Overbooked This Weekend With Our September New Releases!

Remember the good old days when the weekend would pass with the blink of an eye? Restricted movement and rightful calls for social distancing however, have made the thought of spending yet another weekend at home unbearable…

Well, not under our watch! Our September new releases will have you scrambling to free your schedule this and every other week of the month! You can thank us later but for now, GET READING!

FICTION

My Best Friend’s Son’s Wedding by Zarreen Khan

From the bestselling author of Koi Good News? comes a rib-tickling new novel about family, friends and not one but two big fat Indian weddings.

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The Foundling by Stacey Halls

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars, comes a story of two women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything… a captivating story of mothers and daughters, class and power, and love against the greatest of odds.

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Call of the Raven by Wilbur Smith, with Corban Addison

An action-packed and gripping adventure by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith, about one man’s quest for revenge, the brutality of slavery in America and the imbalance between humans that can drive – or defeat – us.

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Notes from Small Planets by Nate Crowley

Journey from fantasy mountains to super-cities, through piratical seas and up into space without missing any must-see sights – or putting a foot wrong with the locals! Whether you’re Lord of the shoestring-budget or Luxe Skywalker – Notes from Small Planets is your pastiche passport through the best worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

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NON-FICTION

Gangster on the Run by Puja Changoiwala

‘A thrilling, unputdownable read from a prolific journalist!’– Rakesh Maria, former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai

Rahul Jadhav took the name ‘Bhiku’ after a character from the 1998 cult classic Satya – a gangster who was everything Rahul once wanted to be. Soon, he found himself shouting threats down the barrel of his gun and became one of the most wanted gangsters of his time. After his arrest in 2007, the extortionist and hitman was left a shadow of his former self, ravaged by alcoholism and drugs abuse – which twisted his mind into a near-schizophrenic state. That was only part of his journey. Today, he is an ultra-marathoner – who as covered over 3000 kilometers, including a 2019 run from the Gateway of India to India Gate – and aims to breaks the national stadium run record.

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Letters to Mother by Narendra Modi, translated by Bhawana Somaaya

As a young man, Narendra Modi had got into the habit of writing a letter to the Mother Goddess, every night before going to bed. But every few months, he would tear up the pages and consign them to a bonfire. The pages of one diary, dating back to 1986, survived, however. These are now available in English for the very first time as Letters to Mother, in a powerful translation by Bhawana Somaaya.

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Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

‘Who better to help you find meaning in your life than a monk? Jay’s experience and wisdom are invaluable to anyone looking to improve their life and reach their full potential.’—Ellen DeGeneres, television host, actress, writer, and producer

In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk in the Vedic tradition to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Drawing on ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, “Think Like a Monk” reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us.

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Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis

With her signature humor, heartfelt honesty and true-life stories, in Didn’t See that Coming, Rachel Hollis shares how to embrace the difficult moments in life for the learning experiences they are, and that a life well-lived is one of purpose and focused on the essentials. This is a small book about big feelings, inspirational, aspirational, and an anchor that shows that darkness can co-exist with the beautiful.

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Kleptopia by Tom Burgis

‘A powerful, appalling, and stunningly reported exposé … It reads like fiction, but unfortunately is all too true.’ – Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money

In this real-life thriller packed with jaw-dropping revelations, award-winning investigative journalist Tom Burgis weaves together four stories that reveal a terrifying global web of corruption: the troublemaker from Basingstoke who stumbles on the secrets of a Swiss bank, the ex-Soviet billionaire constructing a private empire, the righteous Canadian lawyer with a mysterious client, and the Brooklyn crook protected by the CIA.

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The Hype Machine by Sinan Aral

‘An immensely interesting, informative, and provocative look at the biggest technological questions of our time, and the future of our democracy.’ – Eli Pariser, bestselling author of The Filter Bubble

Packed with original research conducted by Sinan Aral and his team, The Hype Machine describes the impact of social media on statecraft, politics, voting, business and public health. This is a fascinating book that provides counterintuitive and surprising answers to some of the most hotly debated topics of our connected, digital era, as it impacts society.

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Solved by Andrew Wear

‘Wear conversationally imparts a wealth of carefully analyzed facts that amount to far more than a glorified BuzzFeed list… insightful.’ – Kirkus Reviews

By bringing together for the first time tried and tested solutions to society’s most pressing problems, from violence to inequality, Andrew wear shows that the world we want to live in is already within reach. Solved is a much-needed dose of optimism in an atmosphere of doom and gloom. Informative, accessible and revelatory, it is a celebration of the power of human ingenuity to make the future brighter for everyone.

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Stories of Hope by Heather Morris

‘A sincere…moving attempt to speak the unspeakable.’ – The Sunday Times on The Tattooist of Auschwitz

In stories of hope, Heather Morris takes us on an inspirational journey through some of the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

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Sense by Russel Jones

For over a decade, multi-sensory marketing expert Russell Jones has been using the science of the senses to design products, brands and retail environments that tantalise our senses in revolutionary ways. In this incredible new book, Jones takes research from the worlds of neuroscience, experimental and behavioural psychology and beyond, and shows you how to live more multi-sensorially; paying attention to the sounds, scents, colours, objects, shapes and textures that constantly surround you, to profoundly impact and improve every aspect of your life. Sense is a fascinating and revelatory look at how you can use your senses in a way you never have before.

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Nothing to Lose: The Authorized Biography of Ma Anand Sheela by Manbeena Sandhu

Manbeena Sandhu followed the Osho movement for two decades before her journey finally led her to Sheela. Nothing to Lose is a no-holds-barred account of Sheela’s life, her intense relationship with Bhagwan, and the riveting story of what actually happened behind the closed doors of the cult’s ashram.

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The Ultimate Goal: A Former R&AW Chief Deconstructs How Nations and Intelligence Agencies Construct Narratives by Vikram Sood

In The Ultimate Goal, Vikram Sood, former chief of India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), explains ‘the narrative’ and how a country’s ability to construct, sustain and control narratives, at home and abroad, enhances its strength and position.

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Full Spectrum: India’s Wars, 1972-2019 by Arjun Subramaniam

In his first book, India’s Wars: A Military History, 1947-1971, Arjun Subramaniam attempted to set this right by taking readers on a journey until the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. Full Spectrum: India’s Wars, 1972-2020 takes the story forward. Covering every major operation that the armed forces have participated in, it fuses the strategic, operational, tactical and human dimensions of war and conflict into a racy narrative that reflects their changing character in modern times.

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Inquilab: A Decade of Protest 

‘A reminder of the need to protect constitutional values’ – Rajdeep Sardesai

From the Anna Andolan in 2011 to the anti-CAA-NRC movement in 2019, a fierce spirit of liberty has gripped the nation over the last decade. A Decade of Protest capture the most important events and issues of the past ten years. The anthology includes the voices of ∗ Anna Hazare ∗ Kavita Krishnan ∗ Nayantara Sahgal ∗ Rana Ayyub ∗ Kanhaiya Kumar ∗ Romila Thapar ∗ P Sainath ∗ Mahua Moitra ∗ Majid Maqbool ∗ Chandra Shekhar Aazad ∗ Nabiya Khan ∗ Ramachandra Guha

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India’s China Challenge: A Journey through China’s Rise and What It Means for India by Ananth Krishnan

‘Ananth Krishnan presents a gripping account of contemporary China, the country’s stupendous progress and the dark side. His eye and intellect are probing, and he is an indomitable explorer. The effect is brilliant.’ – Nirupama Rao, Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to China

Ananth Krishnan first moved to China in the summer of 2008. In the years that followed, he had a ringside view of the country’s remarkable transformation. India’s China Challenge tells the story of a complex political relationship, and how China – and its leading opinion-makers – view India. It looks at the economic dimensions and cultural connect, and the internal political and social transformations in China that continue to shape both the country’s future and its relations with India.

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China’s Good War by Rana Mitter

‘Mitter confirms his status as one of the world’s leading sinologists in this lucid work as he explores fresh intellectual terrain, awakening us to China’s radically different perspectives on critical wartime events.’ – Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and President of the Asia Society Policy Institute

Chinese leaders once tried to suppress memories of their nation’s brutal experience during World War II. Now they celebrate the “victory”-a key foundation of China’s rising nationalism. As China grows more powerful, the meaning of the war is changing. Rana Mitter argues that China’s reassessment of the World War II years is central to its newfound confidence abroad and to mounting nationalism at home. China’s Good War begins with the academics who shepherded the once-taboo subjects into wider discourse.

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CHILDREN

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

‘Zoboi and Salaam together craft a powerful indictment of institutional racism and mass incarceration through the imagined experience of Amal, a Black, Muslim 16-year-old facing imprisonment.’ – Publishers Weekly

With spellbinding lyricism, award-winning author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam tell a moving and deeply profound story about how one boy is able to maintain his humanity and fight for the truth, in a system designed to strip him of both.

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Blood & Honey by Shelby Murin

‘Decadent and dangerous… the rich cast of characters captivated me, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next for this merry band of miscreants.’ – Reneé Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series

After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Dames Blanches, Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run from coven, kingdom, and church—fugitives with nowhere to hide. To elude the scores of witches and throngs of chasseurs at their heels, Lou and Reid need allies. Strong ones. But protection comes at a price, and the group is forced to embark on separate quests to build their forces. As Lou and Reid try to close the widening rift between them, the dastardly Morgane baits them in a lethal game of cat and mouse that threatens to destroy something worth more than any coven.

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The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

A post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions. First performed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts’ inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide – a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world.

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We told you you’re going to be overBOOKed didn’t we? Now that we’ve got you kitted out for the rest of the month, don’t worry about the upcoming weekends – dive into your favourite book NOW!