The Wild Robot on the Island
This picture book, with gorgeous illustrations by Peter Brown, comes in his popular The Wild Robot series, made into a movie featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor. Roz, the robot, lands up on an island and is forced to learn the ways of the wild to survive. Intended for readers between the ages of 3 and 7, profound life lessons for adults are tucked away in these pages too. ‘The Wild Robot on the Island’, by Peter Brown, HarperCollins, 48 pages, ₹599.
Oceans: Earth’s Last Wildness
In his new book, co-written with Colin Butfield, naturalist David Attenborough takes the readers into the depths of the oceans, the “earth’s last wildness” as the subtitle describes them. From the mysteries of the coral reefs to the unique species that inhabit the waters, this is a magisterial story of an ecosystem hidden from our eyes but critically responsible for supporting life on earth. ‘Oceans’, by David Attenborough and Colin Butfield, Hachette India, 352 pages, ₹1,299.
The First Gentleman
Former US President Bill Clinton is back with another thriller with co writer James Patterson, this one with obvious autobiographical leanings. The First Gentleman—a former President (ahem) now playing second fiddle to his wife, the reigning President—is accused of murder, which sets a pair of journalists on an investigation. ‘The First Gentleman’, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, Penguin Random House, 400 pages, ₹899.
The Little Book of Data
Entangled in layers of surveillance and misuse, data has a questionable reputation in our times. But it can be a force for good, as well as a vital lens to understand our present, past and future. Richly told through stories, ranging from that of the bubonic plague to meat grading, this book is a reminder why understanding data is critical for anyone living in the 21st century. ‘The Little Book of Data’, by Justin Evens, HarperCollins, 304 pages, ₹599.