Embark on a fictional journey of a widow who reads fragments of her dead husband's unfinished book that goes deep into issues of equality, love, caste and religion; Then, there's a tiny town that tells vibrant stories of its residents.
On to a fast-paced tale of a brilliant young man's meteoric rise in business followed by treachery, infidelity and murder; and finally, a book that explores the immune system and what keeps it running. There's much the IANS bookshelf has for you this weekend. Happy reading!
While pondering over her dead husband Jithendran's love letters written in the background of social and political events, Ann Marie discovers a narrative that gives way to the sweeping saga of a village by the river Periyar.
The sprawling story, told through the history of three generations of a feudal Nair family, is an artistic meditation of human existence and a contemporary classic.
Book: Savithri's Special Room and Other Stories; Author: Manu Bhattathiri; Publisher: HarperCollins; Pages: 206; Price: Rs.399
Karuthupuzha, named after a black river, is a little sleepy town located in the interiors of south India. And the town is the address for people belonging to multiple backgrounds like an accountant wanting to become philanthropist, a godman with strange fetish and Savithri - a kind-hearted grandmother filling her secret room with delicacies.
However, as the pages unfold, there comes a new surprise. Told in a fresh new voice that is wry yet humane, the stories are full of life's little ironies and delicate wisdom.
Book: Destiny of Shattered Dreams; Author: Nilesh Rathod; Publisher: Rupa; Pages: 244; Price: Rs.200
Atul Malhotra is ambitious, passionate and has raw courage to pursue his dreams as he learns the art of gambling for high stakes. What follows is a game of treachery, infidelity and murder.
This is a tale of the sordid corporate-politico nexus that compels Atul to enter a world of dirty deals and power plays. Complete with sordid affairs of lust, intrigue and exhilarating highs, Rathod's debut book is also a story of innocence lost forever.
Book: Why Aren't We Dead Yet?; Author: Idan Ben Barak; Publisher: Collins; Pages: 203; Price: Rs.299
Ever wondered how our immune system fights off millions of disease-causing germs every day? Idan Ben-Barak's book explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents.
The book is entertaining and equally thoughtful: Science writing that can inspire students seek a career in medicine or immunology. Readers who just want to understand more about their body can also laugh along the way.
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