*Religion in Indian History; Edited by Irfan Habib (Tulika Books, 2007, pp 291, Rs 550) This volume provides a collection of studies that deal with the role of religion in Indian history.
*The River of Lost Footsteps— Histories of Burma; Thant Myint-U (First published in UK by Faber and Faber Ltd in 2007, pp 361, Rs 495) The author relates the story of modern Burma through the telling of his own family’s history.
*End Games; Michael Dibdin (Faber and Faber, 2007, pp 335, Pounds 4.99) This is an action-packed thriller that takes the reader on a journey deep into a proud and ancient culture and the dark corners of the human heart.
*The Snake Stone; Jason Goodwin (Faber and Faber Ltd, 2007, pp 308, Rs 475) Istanbul 1838. In his European palace on the Bosphorus, Sultan Mahmud II, architect of Ottoman reform, is dying and the city swirls with rumours and alarms.
*Maharaja— The Lives, Loves and intrigues of the Maharajas of India; Diwan Jarmani Dass (Hind Pocket Books, 2007, pp 435, Rs 295) This book carries exciting stories that capture the magic, romance, secrets and sensuality of Princely India.
