15 New Titles Your Bookshelf Needs ASAP

So many books, so little time!

1. Testaments by Margaret Atwood - ₹583

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Atwood revisits The Handmaid's Tale after fifteen long years. We can't wait to find out what happens next!

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2. Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer - ₹245

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The first book in a brand new series that focuses on the life of a new detective and its many challenges.

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3. So Now You Know - A Memoir of Growing Up Gay in India by Vivek Tejuja - ₹260

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Twitter's favourite bookworm writes a memoir about how Bollywood and books shaped his life growing up gay in Mumbai.

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4. Quichotte by Salman Rushdie - ₹558

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In a modern tribute to the classic Don Quixote by Cervantes, Rushdie writes about the quest for love as Quichotte travels across the American landscape.

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5. Postscript by Cecelia Ahern - ₹319

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The long awaited sequel to bestseller P.S. I Love You.

We've missed Holly and Gerry. ❤️

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6. Akin by Emma Donaghue - ₹505

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Unconventional modern families make for great stories about finding love and similarities where you would least expect it.

If you enjoyed Donoghue's 2015 bestseller Room which was later adapted into a movie, you will love this too.

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7. Ahalya's Awakening by Kavita Kane - ₹318

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In this mythological retelling, Kane gives voice to Ahalya – the woman who was cursed to become a stone. What's her story?

Kane has retold various other mythological stories from the female perspective. Find them here.

You can buy Ahalya's Awakening here.

8. The Girl Who Lived Twice by David Lagercrantz - ₹437

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Lagercrantz continues Stieg Larsson's legendary Millennium Series .

We just can't seem to get enough of Lisbeth Salander!

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9. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World by Elif Shafak - ₹427

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They say that when you die, your whole life flashes in front of your eyes. In this novel, Shafak takes us through her protagonist Leila's memories in the moments after she passes, revealing the horrors of her life.

P.S. The novel was shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2019.

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10. The Carpet Weaver by Nemat Sadat - ₹282

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Sadat's debut novel is the coming-of-age tale of a doubly marginalised Muslim gay man, with war-torn Afghanistan as the backdrop. (P.S. A hardcover book for just ₹282 is an absolute steal!)

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11. Permanent Record by Edward Snowden - ₹425

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Snowden was a former CIA employee turned whistleblower who blew the lid on global surveillance programs, initiating the discourse on individual data privacy. In this tell-all memoir, he reveals how and why he did it.

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12. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire: Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay - ₹1,049

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The illustrated editions of the much-loved Harry Potter series are collector's items and every Potterhead's dream come true. Jim Kay's vivid illustrations bring the fantasy alive. Find the first three books here.

Buy the fourth book here.

13. The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat - ₹379

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A book about the horrors of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and the case and court trial that followed. This book details the atrocities committed by The British Raj. This one is essential reading for all Indians interested in learning more about their country's rich history and struggle for independence.

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14. A Beginner's Guide To Japan by Pico Iyer - ₹426

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The perfect guide to the rich Japanese culture, Iyer writes about the country he adopted as his home, through conversations with friends and his own unique experiences.

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15. New Kings Of The World by Fatima Bhutto - ₹374

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Bhutto details the rise of Eastern pop culture stars, focusing the light on India, South Korea, and Turkey. Read about how Bollywood, Turkish soap operas, and K-Pop are creating a new and rich entertainment culture to serve the masses.

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