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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Beyond the grid A trip to Germany enables editors and publishers of children’s books in India to acquaint themselves with the prevalent trends there.
EXTRACTS The Scent of the Other Side Exclusive excerpts from the translation of Sarah Joseph’s seminal novel Othappu, which will be released later this month.
VERSE TALK Why still read poetry? The three distinct poetic gusts that opened up a parallel universe. KARTHIKA NAIR
BOOK WATCH 
Vintage PuzoSix Graves To Munich is a story with a predictable ending. Yet, so clinical is the narrative — shorn of all emotion except a barely-in-check anger that is always simmering but seldom boils over — that the pages keep turning as ... SECOND THOUGHTS Conversations in the dark Isaiah Berlin’s intellect, sensitivity and knowledge is the life blood of Personal Impressions but is unobtrusive ... ENDPAPER A bibliophile’s joy The experience of browsing for books through a catalogue may be unfamiliar but try it; you’ll be hooked.
THRILLER Dramatic day Dead on Time is a fast-paced novel set in the murky world of British politics. COFFEE TABLE Crowds, colour and garam chai A portrait of a nation that excels in drawing our attention to the many faces of Indians… MIND OVER MATTER The great Indian dream Exploring how dreams are represented in practice, language and literature from India. BIOGRAPHY Spirit of the game Apart from writing about Gavasakar, the author has captured the mood of the times and the ethos of Bombay’s cricketing culture. MYSTERIES A crackling good yarn Subhas Chandra Bose in a guest role, Nazi gold, a sprinkling of murders… make a great thriller. Ringside view Paulo Coelho departs from his normal path but still turns out an easy read. |
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