Books to Look out for this Week

Author- Khalil Gibran
Publisher- penguin
Price- Rs.96/
The Prophet is a work of spiritual fiction, penned by the famous Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran. Through twenty-eight poetic essays, the book delves into the very depths of human condition-offering timeless wisdom about life and its many ups and downs. A true mirror to the human soul, this book reveals the deepest truths of human life. Within the pages of this book is everything you need to know about life, death, and everything in between.  Philosophical, spiritual, and above all inspirational, The Prophet is a modern classic that has sold millions of copies since its English publication in 1923, inspiring generations of thinkers and readers. It is truly a life-changing book-honest, soul-touching, and absolutely awe-inspiring.

Author: Sugandha Pallan
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
Price-Rs.310/
“Where the Dead Come Alive” is the story of Nidhi, an orphan, who is shocked to see Dharampal again. The man died a year ago.
Nidhi, a journalist, decides to dive deep and unravel the mystery behind this occurrence. She decides to involve Rachna and Rachna’s boyfriend Raunak in the investigation. They are taken to a place where Dharampal makes them meet many like him. They call it their cult. She is shaken after she realises that somehow, she is also related to the cult. A book filled with thrill.

Author- Ruskin Bond
Publisher- Rupa Publications India
Price- Rs. 150/
Ruskin Bond has been writing tales about the hinterland for decades, but this is the first time his stories revolving around trains and railway stations of small-town India have been brought together in a single collection. Classics such as ‘The Eyes Have It’ and ‘The Night Train at Deoli’ rub shoulders with tales of big cats taking refuge in railway tunnels and strangers who strike up a friendship while waiting at a platform.So, hop on and allow one of India’s greatest storytellers to steer you through the Great Train Journey.

Author- Romila Thapar
Publisher- Penguin
Price- Rs.256/
The historical book starts right from the prehistoric era and enumerates the good and the bad of every era that followed. It compares the religious customs, living habits, economical prosperity, traditions and rituals of each era, giving readers a clear idea of how India formulated to be what it is today. Emergence of all the great dynasties have been discussed in detail and it is made clear what the emergence of a particular dynasty meant for India. It also documents names of revered scholars, rulers and visionaries through the ages and discusses their contributions.