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The Forever Green Lore

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Sreekumari Ramachandran

Penguin, pp 400, Rs NA

Dive into the enchanting world of this book, where history and mysticism intertwine to create a tapestry of cultural heritage that is both vibrant and timeless.

The Midnight Shift

Cheon Seon-Ran

Bloomsbury, pp 298, Rs 599

When four isolated elderly people die back-to-back at the same hospital by jumping out of the sixth­ floor window, Su­Yeon doesn’t understand why she’s the only one at her precinct that seems to care.

Courtesans Don’t Read Newspapers

Anil Yadav

Penguin, pp 224, Rs 299

These are a collection of stories that force you to stretch your emotions, question the world of privilege, as the characters begin to find their way somewhere deep within you.

A Shimla Affair

Srishti Chaudhary

Penguin, pp 312, Rs 350

Nalini and her two older sisters run the Royal Hotel Shimla. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies.

The Dead Fish

Rajkamal Choudhary

Rupa, pp 200, Rs 495

Translated into English for the first time, this novel explores the psychological depths of Nirmal Padmavat, a ruthless businessman whose personal life is marked by emotional volatility and contradictory sexuality.

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(Published 24 August 2025, 02:20 IST)