Discover the enchanting bird legends of the Himalayas—stories that soar beyond time.
When Birds Talked by Neha Negi is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated collection of folklore that reimagines the myths of Himalayan birds. Drawing on Uttarakhand’s rich oral traditions, these tales trace the origins of birds such as the Himalayan Monal, Fire-capped Tit, Spotted Forktail and many others—bringing alive stories of transformation, longing and resilience.
Through dramatic storytelling and hand-painted illustrations, Negi creates an enchanting tapestry that connects mythology, ecology, and human imagination. At its heart, the book is an ode to the deep bonds between people and nature, a celebration of vanishing traditions, and a call to protect the fragile ecosystems of the Himalayas.
Blending myth, art and reflections on the environment, When Birds Talked is as much a preservation of cultural heritage as it is a modern eco-fable for readers of all ages.
In the lost Archipelago of Kumarikandam, ruled queen Devi when an alien invasion sets forth on the Earth. Driven by ambition and motivated by science, their leader Naqta brings to life a half beast-half alien Mahishasura who has now taken over Kumarikandam. As the premonitions of Aggatiar, the sage comes to life, Devi is now faced with an intergalactic war with Mahishasura and his army to save her kingdom.
Set 70,000 years ago, Mahishasura is an ultimate ode to the supreme energy mentioned in the Devi Purana. An exploration of the feminine form of parashakti, in the world of Anand Neelakandan, science, technology and AI clashes with the long-lost tales from the puranas retelling Indian mythology for the modern readers.
Rushdie turns his extraordinary imagination to life’s final act with a quintet of stories that span the three countries in which he has made his work—India, England, and the US—and feature an unforgettable cast of characters.
“In the South” introduces a pair of quarrelsome old men—Junior and Senior—and their private tragedy at a moment of national calamity. In “The Musician of Kahani”, a musical prodigy from the Mumbai neighborhood featured in Midnight’s Children uses her magical gifts to wreak devastation on the wealthy family she marries into. In “Late”, the ghost of a Cambridge don enlists the help of a lonely student to enact revenge upon the tormentor of his lifetime. “Oklahoma” plunges a young writer into a web of deceit and lies as he tries to figure out whether his mentor killed himself or faked his own death. And “The Old Man in the Piazza” is a powerful parable for our times about freedom of speech.
Do we accommodate ourselves to death, or rail against it? Do we spend our “eleventh hour” in serenity or in rage? And how do we achieve fulfillment with our lives if we don’t know the end of our own stories? The Eleventh Hour ponders life and death, legacy and identity with the penetrating insight and boundless imagination that have made Salman Rushdie one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
These stories, written originally in Hindi, reveal an author who can think and create in two languages with rare fluency. With her faultless ear for the cadences of Hindustani, Sara Rai illuminates the life of small towns with details which perhaps only a bilingual writer would pick up on. Equally important to her in the landscape of human lives is the presence of trees, birds, insects, and fish. Her Zen-like meditations on the silent yet profound movements of this world are presented in a language that is pared down, spare, and evocative. She remains unseen, but her presence animates each of her characters, whether it be Surabhi from ‘Catfish’, the eponymous Nabila, or Sour Face and Shrew from ‘Golden Anniversary’. The stories are presented here in a lucid translation by Ira Pande and the author.
Known and celebrated in her time, Guli Sadarangani, the first woman writer of Sindh, later sank into oblivion. Perhaps this was because she dared to write about a Hindu-Muslim romance that culminated in marriage. The novel that told this story, Ittehad, was first published in undivided India, and later appeared under another title, Melaapi Jeevan. Rita Kothari’s elegant and empathetic translation of the love story of Asha and Hamid teases out the nuances of their understated relationship and reveals how pre-Independence and pre-Partition India held so many possibilities of living and loving together. Perhaps that is why, the translator speculates, members of the Sindhi community trying to find their feet in post-Partition India were uncertain of showcasing a writer whose writings represented a world that no longer seemed possible.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025
An Observer ‘Novel to look out for in 2025’ and an FT ‘Best Summer Read’
‘Moving, smart and life-affirming.’ OBSERVER
‘Why aren’t all novels like this?’ THE CRITIC
‘A triumphant twist on the great American road novel.’ GUARDIAN
‘So funny, wise and knowing.’ CLARE CHAMBERS
What’s left when your kids grow up and leave home?
When Tom Layward’s wife had an affair he resolved to leave her as soon as his youngest daughter turned eighteen. Twelve years later, while taking her to Pittsburgh to start university, he remembers his pact, and keeps driving West.
An unforgettable road trip novel, The Rest of Our Lives beautifully explores the nuance and complications of a long-term marriage.
Rukmini aunty’s newly built house in Mysore is near a dilapidated relic with its roof caved in, marring the view from her specially designed Zen-like meditation nook. She abhors the house that reeks of litigation and lawsuits and wants it gone, until she discovers that the house belonged to the illustrious writer, R.K. Narayan. It is close to being torn down brick by brick, when the city authorities step in and designate it as a Heritage building and stop the demolition. The fate of Narayan’s abode hangs between the builder’s scalpel and the limited coffers of the city, while they scramble for funds to buy it from his heirs at the prevailing market rate. Only Rukmini aunty and the ‘R.K. Narayan Fan Club’ ladies group in her neighbourhood can now save the house
“कई चाँद थे सरे आसमाँ…” यह उपन्यास लेखक की लंबी शोध यात्रा, भाषा पर अद्वितीय पकड़ और मुग़लकालीन समाज की बारीक समझ का अद्भुत मेल है। उपन्यास की मुख्य पात्र वज़ीर खानम एक निडर, बुद्धिमान और विलक्षण महिला है, जिसने अपने समय की सामाजिक सीमाओं को चुनौती दी। वह एक ऐसी स्त्री है जो अपनी शर्तों पर जीती है।
यह 18वीं सदी के उत्तरार्ध और 19वीं सदी की शुरुआत की मुग़ल दिल्ली की पृष्ठभूमि में रचा गया एक ऐसा उपन्यास है, जिसमें मुग़ल दरबार, नवाबी तहज़ीब, शायरी, मोहब्बत, साज़िशें और सांस्कृतिक उथल-पुथल सब कुछ जीवंत हो उठता है।
The Family Cabin: A Gripping Psychological Thriller
A weekend retreat at the family cabin was meant to be a joyful celebration for Mike’s 40th birthday, planned as a surprise by his wife. But their once-happy marriage is unraveling. Mike’s frequent absences leave his wife and young son alone, and she’s desperate to reconnect. This getaway was supposed to fix everything.
But when she arrives to set up, strange noises echo from the basement. There, she discovers a terrified young woman, bound and pleading for help. Before she can act, Mike arrives unexpectedly. Who is this stranger? Why is she here? And what secrets is Mike hiding?
From the acclaimed author of The In-Laws and The Patient’s List, The Family Cabin is a heart-pounding psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst and Freida McFadden, this page-turner will leave you breathless.
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- Fast-paced & unputdownable – A tense, twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
- Dark twists and shocking turns – Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, and The Silent Patient.
- Short, sharp chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers you can binge in one breathless sitting.
- Perfect gift for thriller lovers – Addictive, unpredictable, and impossible to forget.
The In-Laws is a page-turning psychological thriller that will have you guessing till the very end.
He visited them for the weekend. Now they won’t let her leave.
Chelsea Jameson married the perfect husband, but he doesn’t like to talk about his past.
She finds out why when his parents invite them to stay at their off-the-grid cabin in the woods.
His mother dominates his life, even though her only son is in his thirties. Her mother-in-law creates conflict and tries to manipulate her husband against Chelsea.
When Chelsea discovers more about her husband’s parents, dark family secrets are unearthed, revealing the truth. This is not a regular visit to the in-laws.
Isolated and in the middle of nowhere, Chelsea needs to play their game if she wants to survive her visit.
- Fast-paced & unputdownable – A tense, twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
- Dark twists and shocking turns – Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us, and The Silent Patient.
- Short, sharp chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers you can binge in one breathless sitting.
- Perfect gift for thriller lovers – Addictive, unpredictable, and impossible to forget.
