Hot New Releases in July!

You can choose to bemoan the lost summer, or you can seek out the entertainment yourself – our July list is here to lift your spirits! Wear your masks, wash your hands, and head over to your nearest bookstore, or browse our new releases online! 

Fiction

Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik

‘Totally cheeky, completely hilarious and endlessly charming!’ – Ayushmann Khurrana

19-year-old Arya Mahtani has been accepted to the University of Westley. But does she really belong there, or is she occupying a seat that would be better warmed by a more deserving student? Plagued by self-doubt, Arya begins her college life. Funny and endearing, Three Impossible Wishes is a heart-warming book about finding love, and learning to love yourself.

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Little Eyes Paperback by Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowell 

‘A timely meditation on humanity and technology.’ – Harper’s Bazaar

The characters in Samanta Schweblin’s wildly imaginative new novel, Little Eyes, reveal the beauty of connection between far-flung souls – but they also expose the ugly truth of our increasingly linked world. Schweblin has created a dark and complex world that is both familiar but also strangely unsettling, because it’s our present and we’re living it – we just don’t know it yet.

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No Going Back by Sheena Kamal

‘Sheena Kamal’s writing is as fearless as her protagonist’ – Linwood Barclay

Meet Nora Watts. She’s not your average heroine, but she’ll go above and beyond for those she loves.This time in order to protect her daughter, Nora is willing to risk everything. From the award-winning and bestselling author of Eyes Like Mine comes the new thriller about family, loyalty and love.

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The Endgame by S. Hussain Zaidi

‘[A] prodigious chronicler of the underbelly of the maximum city’ – Adrian Levy

The bestselling author of the Eleventh Hour is back with another fast-paced thriller. The Endgame sees the return of the iconic team led by Vikrant Singh and Shahwaz Ali Mirza, who find themselves in an even more precarious dilemma than three years ago… can they come together once more to protect the people of the country?

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The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

‘Eloquent and moving…Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love.’ – Publishers Weekly

Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.

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Hiranyakashyap by Kevin Missal

Will Hiranyakashyap be able to defeat Indra? Can Holika forget her rage against her nephew? And will Narasimha find Prahlad and fulfil his destiny? The adventure continues with the second book in the thrilling Narasimha Trilogy by bestselling author Kevin Missal.

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Q by Christina Dalcher

‘It’s hard to tell if this book is truly a work of fiction or a horrific glance at reality’ – Prima

Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state’s new elite schools. Now everyone must undergo routine tests for their Quotient, Q, and any children who don’t measure up are placed into new government schools. Elena tells herself it’s not about eugenics, not really, but when one of her daughters scores lower than expected and is taken away, she intentionally fails her own test to go with her. But what Elena discovers is far more terrifying than she ever imagined….

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Shameless by Taslima Nasreen, translated by Arunava Sinha

‘If Lajja plunged into the underbelly of Dhaka, Shameless exposes the hypocrisies of Kolkata, the distrust and hatred that exists between the two communities.’ – Financial Express

Is life for a Hindu family from an Islamic nation any better in a country where a majority of the population happens to be Hindu? Shameless, the explosive sequel to Lajja, is an uncompromising, heart-breaking look at ordinary people’s lives in our troubled times.

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The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter

‘As sharp and absorbing as ever’ – The Guardian

A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead, with no evidence. Until a chance assignment takes GBI investigator Will Trent to the state penitentiary, and to a prisoner who says he recognises the MO – something he was accused of a decade earlier. As Will digs into both crimes it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth. But when the past and present collide, everything Will values is at stake…

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The Gilded Cage by Camilla Lackberg

‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness’ – Karin Slaughter

People would kill to have Faye Adelheim’s life – her life seems perfect. So how is it, then, that she now finds herself in a police station? A gripping new thriller that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last!

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Body and Blood by Benyamin, translated by Swarup B.R.

‘The best Indian writer of our times’ – Mohammed Hanif

Following the lives of men and women caught in a web of criminally orchestrated accidents and medically induced comas, Benyamin’s latest novel Body and Blood is by turns introspective and thrilling – a meditation on faith and God that also holds up a mirror to the power and corruption of organized religion.

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Rumi: A New Collection by Farrukh Dhondy

Composed almost eight centuries ago, the deep spirituality and buoyant wisdom of Jalal-ud-din Rumi’s poems are a source of inspiration to millions today. Farrukh Dhondy’s translations not only offer a modern idiom to the poems, but also faithfully keep intact their religious context. With selections from Rumi’s masterpieces the Masnavi and Diwan-e-Shams, as well as his ghazals, this volume is a poetry lover’s treasure-trove.

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Non-fiction

The Big Questions of Life by Om Swami

‘This easy-to-read 200-pager offers deep insights into situations and experiences that one has zero control over, and how to overcome them.’ – Mid Day

Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Loss is unavoidable; grief isn’t. Death is certain. And life? Well, life isn’t certain. We can take things in our stride or be tossed on the tide. All it takes is to be able to open our eyes. This choice, we must remember, is ours; always. Om Swami’s new book marks the way to enlightenment through mindful thinking.

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Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism by Dinyar Patel

‘This is an exemplary work of scholarship that emphatically restores Naoroji to his rightful place in the history of India, Great Britain, and the world.’ – Ramchandra Guha 

The definitive biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, the nineteenth-century activist who founded the Indian National Congress, was the first British MP of Indian origin, and inspired Gandhi and Nehru. Mahatma Gandhi called Dadabhai Naoroji the “father of the nation,” a title that today is reserved for Gandhi himself. Naoroji is the first comprehensive study of the most significant Indian nationalist leader before Gandhi.

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Anxiety by Sonali Gupta

“Psychologist Sonali Gupta’s new book provides a useful lens to look at a world full of ‘corona anxiety’” – HT Mint

In Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear, clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta delves into the condition, using case studies to identify how anxiety can be triggered at work, in relationships, and by social media. Gupta shares a unique glimpse into this mental health condition in India, especially among Gen Z and millennials. Recommending strategies and techniques for anxiety-prone readers, this book will help you confront your fears and take control of your life.

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Why Men Rape by Tara Kaushal

‘The book is an excellent treatise of all that we must correct in the larger social milieu to make India a safe place for women to live in.’ – The Tribune

In Why Men Rape, Tara Kaushal sets out to understand the reasons through a detailed investigation which includes meetings with nine men who have an inclination to commit acts of sexual violence.

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The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country by Ashutosh Bhardwaj

‘Searing … The novelist and journalist in him have come together to create an essential document’ – Adoor Gopalakrishnan

From 2011 to 2015, Ashutosh Bhardwaj lived in the Red Corridor, and made several trips thereafter, reporting on the Maoists, on police and governmental atrocities, and on lives caught in the crossfire. In The Death Script, he writes of his time there, of the various men and women he meets from both sides of the conflict, bringing home with astonishing power the human cost of such a battle.

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How to Predict Everything by William Poundstone

‘One of the best science writers of our time has taken on one of the most interesting and important subjects of all time – how to predict the future under great uncertainty… A gripping read.’ – Michael Shermer, author of Heavens on Earth

With brief detours into archaeology, philology, and overdue library books, William Poundstone explains how one formula can be used to predict pretty much anything.

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Getting Competitive by R.C. Bhargava

‘R.C. Bhargava has given suggestions as to how Indian companies can become globally competitive … if the political parties, bureaucracy and industrialists cooperate in this effort.’ – Rahul Bajaj, chairman, Bajaj Auto

In Getting Competitive, R.C. Bhargava draws upon his unique experience of more than sixty years as a policymaker and industry leader to give practical suggestions on the manufacturing sector. For policymakers and general readers alike, this book brings promise to what has become a disappointing scenario.

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The Future Earth : A Radical Vision for What’s Possible in the Age of Warming by Eric Holthaus

‘An encouraging, pragmatic vision for how we can save [the environment].’ – People Magazine

Leading climate change advocate and weather-related journalist Eric Holthaus (“the rebel nerd of meteorology”—rolling stone) offers a radical vision of our future, specifically how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. This is the book for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the current state of our environment. Hopeful and prophetic, The Future Earth invites us to imagine how we can reverse the effects of climate change in our own lifetime and encourages us to enter a deeper relationship with the Earth.

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Overdraft by Urjit Patel
Sometime in 2015, news of unsustainable bad debts (non-performing assets or NPAs) in the Indian banking sector started to first trickle out, and then became a flood. The banks’ problems landed on the table of Urjit Patel when he became Governor of Reserve Bank of India in September 2016. In this book, he explains the problem and how it blew up; and how he would have resolved it if he had not been prevented.

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Ten Times Happier: How to Let Go of What’s Holding You Back by Owen O’Kane

‘A brilliant book of intelligent advice and detailed case studies that encourages reflection and positive change.’ – Fearne Cotton

In Ten Times Happier, Owen O’ Kane reveals how to choose new, healthier perspectives and ditch harmful patterns in the 10 key areas we all overthink about or manage poorly, including: the past our minds other people worry our behaviours the future using the latest evidence-based tools and techniques from across a range of therapies including CBT, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy, Owen provides empowering solutions to managing what keeps you stuck so you can move forward.

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Children

Slime by David Walliams

‘Dahl finally has a worthy successor’ – Telegraph

Welcome to the Isle of mulch… this little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all – Aunt Greta Greed! Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough? Meet Ned, an extraordinary boy with a special power – slimepower!

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The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 

Praise for The One and Only Ivan: ‘Beautifully written, intelligent, and brave book … Quite simply, this story is life-changing.’ –Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medalist

Catch up with the beloved friends from The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob! Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

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The Betrothed by Kiera Cass

‘Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!’ – Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

A would-be queen. A handsome king. A perfect match… Or is it? Lady Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with King Jameson and becoming queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.

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Starfell: Willow Moss and the Forgotten Tale by Dominique Valente, illustrated by Sarah Warburton

Praise for Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day: ‘A wonderful book! Packed with fun, inventive magic, and loveable characters’ – Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic

The anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss, whose magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things as she’s always done, objects keep disappearing against her will … which is especially troubling now that her friend Sometimes needs her help! Can Willow save Sometimes when her own powers are out of control?

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One True King: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

‘Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!’ – Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series

The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani’s bestselling fantasy series. Who will sit on Camelot’s throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends…

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My Name is Tani by Adewumi Tani   

A true story of sacrificing everything for family, living with nothing but hope, then sharing generously all they received to discover the greatest riches of all.

A young boy with an aptitude for chess?  Absolutely. But if you ask Tani Adewumi, he will tell you he believes in miracles and one happened to him and his family. This story will inspire, delight, and challenge you to believe, too.

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