Ending the Year with a Bang | December New Releases

Filled with unprecedented challenges, this year has undoubtedly been an exceptional, one that we’re all equally happy to bid adieu to. As we gear up to usher in the new year, we’ve brought to you our final list of new releases for 2020.

We hope that in the coming year you see A Sky Beyond the Storm, stop being The Couch Potato, and find Method in the Madness. This fabulous selection is exactly what you need to end your year with a bang!

 

Fiction

Zoravar by Maharsh Shah

Set in 1945, Lahore, this is a captivating story of the dizzying rise and fall from grace and innocence of a superstar, set against the heady, glittering world of Bollywood. Book 1 in the Bollywood saga!

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Along with the Sun: Stories from Tamil Nadu’s Black Soil Region

‘The black soil region and the lives lived on it are both equally miraculous. And it is a miracle that so many writers have sprung from this arid land. Ki. Rajanarayanan, acclaimed writer and folklorist, has collected these stories which are all set in this particular landscape; he is also a unique person. I would, therefore, call this anthology a collection of wonders.’ – Perumal Murugan

A unique anthology of short stories from the ‘Karisal’ or ‘Black Soil’ region of Tamil Nadu. Written by celebrated contemporary Tamil authors in a range of literary styles, and edited by Ki. Rajanarayanan, one of the most acclaimed and influential writers in Tamil, these are stories that will resonate universally long after they are read.

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A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir

‘Takes you into a world as bloody and ruthless as Game of Thrones, but there’s a tender and humane heart to these books, too.’ – 
New York Times

Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir’s beloved New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm? Picking up just a few months after A Reaper at the Gates left off…

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A Spoonful of Curds by Bharati Jagannathan

‘Gently nuanced and heart-warming…’ – Kiran Manral

Written with plenty of heart and a touch of humour, A Spoonful of Curds brings together a dozen short stories that unfold around Tamilians – both in India and abroad. Accessible yet evocative, this is perhaps the closest we can get to a new R.K. Narayan – stories set in the recent past, told for the present and sure to be cherished in the future.

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Non-Fiction

7 Divine Laws by Swami Mukundananda

Why is personal growth and life transformation so difficult? Does creation wish us to fail? Of course not! The purpose behind the universe’s grand design is to make us succeed. The impediment is created by our lack of awareness of the laws of the universe. This book discusses seven of the most important divine laws, and how to enrich our life by applying them.

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Making Conversation by Fred Dust

‘We all know that leading conversations between groups who don’t see eye to eye is challenging. We’ve needed a road map for making these conversations productive and solutions-oriented, and now we have one in Making Conversation.’ –
 Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

A former Senior Partner and Global Managing Director at the legendary design firm IDEO shows how to design conversations and meetings that are creative and impactful. Codifying all he has learned, he outlines the four elements essential to successful exchanges: Commitment, Creative Listening, Clarity, and Context.

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Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1 by Dr Rupy Aujla

‘This is a great cookbook that encourages everybody to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. I’ve followed Doctor Rupy for years and I love his mission to improve the health of everyone using food.’
– Joe Wicks, bestselling author of Lean in 15

Bestselling author and NHS medical doctor, Dr Rupy introduces his simple 3-2-1 formula, making it possible to easily cook healthy meals every single day. Following on from his two bestselling cookbooks, he builds on his message that the most important health intervention anyone can make is what you put on your plate.

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I Came Upon a Lighthouse: Short Stories of Life with Ratan Tata by Sanjana Desai and Shantanu Naidu

I Came Upon a Lighthouse is the story of an uncommon, intergenerational friendship between a millennial and an octogenarian that presents a beloved and much respected Indian icon in a never-seen-before, heartwarming light.

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A Matter of Trust: India-US from Truman to Trump by Meenakshi Ahamed

‘Meenakshi Ahamed has given us an authentic, thoughtful and accessible account of a relationship characterized by paradox and progress. This is a book with a serious message—one to read and savour.’ – Shivshankar Menon, Former National Security Advisor, Ambassador to China and Foreign Secretary

Meenakshi Ahamed draws on a unique trove of presidential papers, newly declassified documents, memoirs and interviews with officials directly involved in events on both sides to put together this illuminating account of their relationship that has far-reaching implications for the changing global political landscape.

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Self-Confidence: 10 Lessons for Life in the Age of Anxiety by Charles Pépin

Drawing on the collective wisdom of philosophers, psychologists and the lives of people we encounter on a daily basis, Charles Pépin invites us to probe the mystery and mastery of self-confidence. An essential read for anyone who has encountered a crisis of confidence.

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The Folk of the Air Series (Boxset) by Holly Black

‘Stands out amid a plethora of fairy-court fantasies…Complex, nuanced characters, frank sensuality and thorn-sharp, intricate storytelling all conspire to ensnare.’ ― Guardian

Newly available as a boxed set for the first time, these stunning paperback editions of the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy will be sure to delight both existing fans and new readers.

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Method in the Madness: Management Insights from an Insider-Outsider-Insider by Parameswaran Iyer

In Method in the Madness, Parameswaran Iyer reflects on his four-decade career and the choices he made along the way, providing key management insights, practical career advice, as well as life lesson.

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Bosh! How to Live Vegan by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby

All questions about veganism are answered in this guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle by veganism’s answer to the Hairy Bikers!’ – My Weekly

This book will help you make positive changes that will have a huge impact on the world around you. It covers all aspects of vegan living, everything from food to toiletries to travel. Should you be eating avocados? Is it still ok to wear an old leather belt? Henry and Ian will answer these questions and more in this fully-comprehensive guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle.

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Of Gifted Voice: The Life and Art of M.S. Subbulakshmi by Keshav Desiraju

Though M.S. Subbulakshmi’s story has often been told, we know little of the woman behind the image and the musician behind the public persona. Of Gifted Voice by Keshav Desiraju attempts, with warmth and keen-eyed perception, to understand the music, the history, the artiste and her incomparable presence.

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How Not To Hire by Emily Kumler

How Not to Hire is filled with interviews and stories of people who were being held back by the things they didn’t realize were working against them. It is the tool you need to get the best candidates for the interview and the right person for the job!

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How Not To Sell by Mike Wicks

This book is here to teach you how you’re screwing it up at work and what to do about it, how other people screwed it up before figuring it out, what you should stop doing immediately and what you should be doing more of now – stop panicking and letting frustration hold you back.

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Food Matters: The Role Your Diet Plays in the Fight Against Cancer by Dr Shubham Pant

In Food Matters: The Role Your Diet Plays in the Fight Against Cancer, Dr Shubham Pant shows you how changes in dietary and lifestyle habits can keep your cancer-free, and how nutritional and lifestyle interventions beat the disease, stay healthy during treatment, and reduce your risk of the disease. It also features nutrient-rich recipes from food historian Pushpesh Pant and others.

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Nine Rules to Conquer Death by Kevin Toolis 

‘This is the bardic volume that distils that Wisdom and dispenses it to a world that has lost its way with death. It’s like a lamp to guide us home.’ – Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind

Drawing on the wisdom of the ancients, from the Aztecs and the Iliad to the Irish Wake, Nine Rules to Conquer Death provides the answer to those eternal mortal fears and longings. Kevin Toolis distils insights drawn from millennia of human experience into a profound and punchy guide to dying – and living – well.

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Children’s

The Couch Potato by Jory John and Pete Oswald

‘Looking for a spud-tacular read? Starch here.’ – Kirkus Reviews

The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn’t have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside.

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13 Little Blue Envelopes (Epic Reads Edition) by Maureen Johnson

Don’t miss this Epic Reads paperback, featuring a brand-new look and an exclusive Q&A with Maureen Johnson—available for a limited time only. With a stunning new design, this Epic Reads edition of bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s utterly romantic tale is the perfect addition to any YA bookshelf!

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