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An Atmospheric Excerpt from Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Enchanted Cottage’An Atmospheric Excerpt from Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Enchanted Cottage’
An Atmospheric Excerpt from Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Enchanted Cottage’

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Mystery, drama, and a hint of the supernatural are all expertly woven together in this compelling story set in the hills. The Enchanted Cottage is a haunting masterpiece by the exceptional storyteller Ruskin Bond. Illustrated masterfully by Sucharita Sengupta Suri, this is a brilliant book that you must add to

Read Two Phenomenal Poems from Vivek Narayanan’s “After”Read Two Phenomenal Poems from Vivek Narayanan’s “After”
Read Two Phenomenal Poems from Vivek Narayanan’s “After”

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A tour de force that allows the ancient voice of Valmiki’s Ramayana to engage with modern experience, Vivek Narayanan’s After initiates a transformative conversation across time. Read two dazzling poems from the book:

Former IAF Pilot Rajesh Isser Remembers | ExcerptsFormer IAF Pilot Rajesh Isser Remembers | Excerpts
Former IAF Pilot Rajesh Isser Remembers | Excerpts

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Punctuated with humour, excitement and suspense, these stories of incredible real-life incidents will keep you hooked. Read excerpts from Rajesh Isser’s inspiring memoir.

Read the first chapter from Alan Garner’s Booker shortlisted “Treacle Walker”!Read the first chapter from Alan Garner’s Booker shortlisted “Treacle Walker”!
Read the first chapter from Alan Garner’s Booker shortlisted “Treacle Walker”!

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A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers. Read the first chapter from Alan Garner’s luminous novel!

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    Ravindra Rathee On the Indian Soldiers’ Spirit of ‘Dharma’ | ExcerptRavindra Rathee On the Indian Soldiers’ Spirit of ‘Dharma’ | Excerpt
    Ravindra Rathee On the Indian Soldiers’ Spirit of ‘Dharma’ | Excerpt

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    With persuasive flair and rich detail, Ravindra Rathee rewrites India’s military history, even as he tells a page-turning story that takes the reader through the turbulent centuries of British Indian history. Read an excerpt from the book:

    Read an Excerpt from “The Dance of Faith”Read an Excerpt from “The Dance of Faith”
    Read an Excerpt from “The Dance of Faith”

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    The Dance of Faith is a vibrant and brilliantly crafted tapestry of art, dance, cinema and religion of the Tamil region in which the sordid and spectacular shine through equally. Read an excerpt from the book.