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Sea Of Poppies

Amitav Ghosh,

Rs. 599.00

The first in Amitav Ghosh’s new trilogy of novels this is a stunningly vibrant and intensely human work that confirms his reputation as a master storyteller. At the heart of the this epic saga is a ship, the Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean to the Mauritius Islands.

Devil May Care

Sebastian Faulks,

Rs. 395.00

Written to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth this is a masterful continuation of the James Bond legacy. Picking up from where Ian Fleming left off, Faulks takes Bond back to the height of the Cold War in a story of pace and tension.

A Case of Exploding

Mangoes

Mohammed Hanif,

Rs. 395.00


In this suspenseful novel the author casts a bright light on the most shadowy locations – ISI jails, army barracks, General Zia’s bedroom. This work is sharp, black, inventive and utterly gripping.

The 3 Mistakes of

My Life

Chetan Bhagat,

Rs. 95.00

Based on a real events comes another dark, witty tale about modern India, where Chetan Bhagat brings out the ethos and isolation of an entire generation to the fore.

The Bin Ladens

Steve Coll, Rs. 695.00

This is the history of a family and its fortune: of how a young, illiterate Yemeni bricklayer, Mohammed Bin laden, went to Saudi Arabia and made himself and his many children into millionaires. One of the greatest stories of the 20th century.

The Greatness

Guide 2

Robin Sharma,

Rs. 195.00

Part manifesto for excellence and past business mastery manual and part inspirational companion this work distils the writer’s thinking into 101 simple, yet powerful lessons that will help you live beautifully.

Go Kiss the World

Subroto Bagchi,

Rs. 399.00


Through personal anecdotes and simple words of wisdom the author brings to the young professional lessons in working and living, energising ordinary people to lead extraordinary lives.

Goodnight and

God Bless

Anita Nair,

Rs. 399.00

A sparkling collection of literary essays, each one a bedtime rumination, this work is about books, writers, book events, mice, mothers, airport hotels, the wind and other subjects interwoven with personal and anecdotal history of the author.

Eat Pray Love

Elizabeth Gilbert,

Rs. 299.00

She is in her thirties, settled in a large house with a husband who wants to start a family. But she doesn’t want any of it. A divorce and a rebound fling later, she emerges battered yet determined to find what she’s been missing. This is a woman’s search for everything.

Smoke and Mirrors

Pallavi Aiyar,

Rs. 395.00


A charming and engaging book on China through young Indian eyes. A nice mix of memoir, reportage, travelogue and sharp observation.

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