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Bookrack for the week (June 29 to July 5)Discover top book picks for June 29–July 5, from mythology and memoir to fiction and food writing in this week’s roundup.
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Carnivore , K Anis Ahmed

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HarperCollins, pp 320, Rs 399

Kash owes a lot of money. His restaurant, specialising in exotic meats and catering to New York’s elite, was doing well. Then the business dried up, and now Boris the loan shark wants his investment back. But Kash has a plan.

One In A Billion , Sonal C Holland

Westland, pp 208, Rs 599

In this book, the author narrates the story of being from a middle-class family in Mumbai to becoming the first Master of Wine from India and being instrumental in making the drink popular in the country.

The Jyotirlingas , Samhitha Reddy

Hachette, pp 256, Rs 399

Suffixed by unusual facts and travel tips, these lyrical retellings from the Shiva Purana weave mythology, history and spirituality into a unique volume to cherish.

Sri Ramanuja’s Teachings , R V Raghavan

Kalpaz, pp 79, Rs 360

This book deals with the soul’s nature and its path as well its destination after death, and expands on the sage’s teachings and philosophies.

Spices And Stories , Vijaya Chakravarty and M G Padma

KGS publn, pp 224, Rs 750

This is a book that brings forth the evolution of Tamil Brahmin cuisine and provides detailed recipes of some of the community’s iconic preparations.

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(Published 29 June 2025, 00:22 IST)