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Fiction

Bitter Fruit - The Very Best of Saadat Hasan Manto: Edited & Translated by Khalid Hasan, Rs. 599

This exhaustive anthology shows Manto’s best work. It sweeps across genres and states of mind. A treasury for Manto fans.

Superpowers: David J. Schwartz, Rs. 369

A first novel that is thoughtful and convincing.

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa: Nicholas Drayson, Rs. 395

A beguiling story that does for contemporary Kenya and its 1,000 species of birds what Alexander McCall Smith’s Ladies’ Detective series does for Botswana.

Six Suspects: Vikas Swarup, Rs. 495

A riveting page-turner and a richly textured tale of human frailties and emotions.

Vanmam (Vendetta): Bama (Translated by Malini Seshadri), Rs. 345

Characterised by startling language, ethnographic detail and native idiom; this is Bama’s third full-length work of fiction in Tamil.

No God in Sight: Altaf Tyrewala, Rs. 195

A sparkling debut novel of confidence, verve and talent.

Protect & Defend: Vince Flynn, Rs. 256

Sizzles with inside information, military and CIA secrets ... a thriller with deadly aim.


Non-Fiction

Reserved! - How Parliament Debated Reservations 1995-2007: Rajeev Dhavan, Rs. 395

Witty, incisive, thoughtful and provocative account of India’s nuanced policy on reservations.

Sustaining India’s Growth Miracle: Ed. Jagdish N. Bhagwati, Rs. 495

This study offers a broad and dispassionate survey.

A Science Odyssey: C.G.R.Nair, Rs. 270

A journey into history and evolution of science through the ages, from the Vedic period up to contemporary times.

Individuals, Householders, Citizens - Malayalis and Family Planning, 1930-1970: J. Devika, Rs. 495

Critical examination of this crucial aspect of social development in Kerala.

Nuclear Power in India - A Critical History: Sarma & Banerjee, Rs. 395.

An unbiased account of the trials and tribulations faced by Indian scientists while working on the country’s nuclear power programme.

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