JOIN USWhen Breath Becomes Air (Medicine)
Paul Kalanithi
A neurosurgeon in his 30s writes about his love for medicine and the unexpected turn his life takes when he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. This poignant reflection on life & death has been posthumously published.
Swing Time (Friendship)
Zadie Smith
The shared dream of becoming dancers binds two biracial girls in a complicated friendship, which only ends in their early 20s. The severed relationship is never
revisited, but it's not forgotten either.
The Pleasure Principle (Erotica)
Various authors, Edited by G Sampath
The anthology of erotic literature brings together 15 stories by leading Indian contemporary writers. The diverse voices and themes offer a good dose of
excitement indeed.
Second-Hand Time (War & Politics)
Svetlana Alexievich
The life and times of Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union are examined through the many voices — of doctors, writers, deli workers — who have shared their stories with the investigative journalist & Nobel Prize winner.
Sweetbitter (World of food)
Stephanie Danler
A small-town girl moves to the glamorous New York City to begin her adult life as a worker at a posh restaurant. As her appetite for culinary knowledge grows, so does her appetite for experiences. And she soon finds herself in a love triangle.
Shoe Dog (Business)
Phil Knight
The founder of one of the most popular athletic brands, Nike, recounts the growth of a start-up to become a globally recognised company. And the memoir begins with the shy 24-year-old Phil Knight as a college graduate at crossroads.
Why Not Me? (Comedy)
Mindy Kaling
Infused with humour, the personal essays by actor,
comedian and writer Mindy Kaling — about her experiences in Hollywood, body image, adult life, falling in love — have relatable aspects for everyone.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Self-help)
Mark Manson
The author, a star blogger, argues — with academic research and in-the-face jokes — that the path to a better life is built by recognising things that matter and going after them, and by accepting our limitations.
Born to Run (Music)
Bruce Springsteen
The struggles of depression, the thrill of live performances, his formative schooling years are some of the life
experiences American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen delves into in his candid memoir.
All Quiet In Vikaspuri (Graphic novel)
Sarnath Banerjee
Set in a dystopian world where neighbourhoods wage wars to claim water, and following a man who travels to the centre of the Earth to find a mythical river, this graphic novel is the stuff of tragicomedy.