1. How Women Invest in a Man’s World by Jyoti Mehndiratta Kappal
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Page: 224
Price: Rs 399
–Drawing on years of research and interviews, the author uncovers the emotional and psychological factors that shape women’s financial behaviour. She examines inherent biases, such as parental influence, mental accounting and a tendency toward risk aversion, and how they can hinder confident investing. She also breaks down the various types of women investors, identifying the strengths and strategies they bring to the table.
2. THE FORGOTTEN PRISONERS OF WORLD WAR II by Gautam Hazarika
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Page: 256
Price: Rs 799
–In chronicling the harrowing trials of INA soldiers enduring starvation and sickness in Burma, this tale unveils a lesser-known chapter of history. The author masterfully follows the INA’s journey from a ‘paper tiger’ in combat to a ‘propa-ganda lion’ hastening India’s independence. The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, enriched by personal accounts, is a testament to loyalty, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.
3. Earth Shapers by Maxim Samson
Publisher: Hachette
Page: 352
Price: Rs 999
–Geography is far less set in stone than we might believe and, over time, we have become experts at reshaping our surroundings. From the Qhapaq Ñan, South America’s ‘Great Road’ and the Panama Canal to Mozambique’s railways and Korea’s sacred Baekdu-daegan mountain range, Samson explores how we mould the world around us. And how, as we etch our needs onto the natural landscape, we alter the course of history.
4. Forbidden Desire by Sindhu Rajasekaran
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Page: 272
Price: Rs 799
— Colonial authorities passed a posy of laws to criminalise sexually agentive (wo)men and queer folks. From nautch dancers to courtesans, effeminate men, masculine women, trans and queer persons, even ascetic renunciants were classified as ‘sexual deviants’. Sindhu Rajasekaran’s Forbidden Desire aims to undo the deleterious effects of British colonialism on the India’s rich queer past.
5. I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail
Publisher: HarperCollins
Page: 240
Price: Rs 699
–A comforting book from South Korea’s rising voice in mental wellness genre, I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode is a gentle invitation to rest without guilt. Through a blend of tender reflections and expressive illustrations, Dancing Snail challenges the culture of relentless productivity and reframes ‘laziness’ as a vital act of self-preservation. This bestseller offers solace to anyone feeling anxious, burnt out or emotionally depleted, reminding us that slowing down is not weakness, but wisdom.