From the award-winning author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line comes a “splendid” (The New York Times) novel set in nineteenth-century Tibet that follows two outsiders—an Indian schoolteacher spying for the British Empire and an English “lady” explorer—as they venture into a forbidden kingdom.“An epic, perilous odyssey . . . scrupulous in its excavation of our spooky, imperfect pasts.”—The Guardian...

Finalist, 2024 Giller PrizeEngrossing, witty yet devastating stories about diasporic Indians that deftly question what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home.An underappreciated coffee shop server haunted by her past attracts thousands of followers on social media with her peacock jewellery. A hotel housekeeper up against a world of gender and class inequity quietly gets revenge on her chauvinist boss. And a foster child,...

**"Warning: if you begin reading the book in the morning, don't expect to get anything done for the rest of the day." --New York TimesWe children are not just stories. We live. Come and see.**Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she always gets top marks) and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job).When a boy at school goes missin...

Garden of Hope: An Inspiring Collection of 17+ Stories that Will Make You Believe in Love, Hope, and JoyDo you love short stories and are looking for a new volume to fill the reading gap?If you need some inspiration and hope in your life, this is just the book for you!Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes we weather the storms easily, and sometimes bad feelings tend to linger. People have always turned to stories to push them through, give them h...

To engage in social change at this moment in time requires consistent attention, deep reflection, and committed collective action. Social Change Now is a powerful roadmap for individuals and organizations who are ready to deepen their commitment to social justice from racial justice advocate Deepa Iyer.We are living in a period of overlapping social, economic, and environmental crises, accompanied by failures in public systems and institutions. It's not su...

Build trust—and create more value.Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or your workload, thoughtful preparation increases your confidence, resilience—and results. But it's not just numbers and strategies. Advocating for yourself, your team, and your business can feel personal, so you also need to manage the emotions that arise during the process.Next-Level Negotiating provides the research, advice, and practical tips you nee...

**An Indian American family is turned upside down when the parents split up thirty-six years into their arranged marriage in this “heartwarming journey of self-discovery” (Southern Living).“Touching . . . both funny and moving—a family drama the entire family can enjoy.”—Reader’s Digest**A REAL SIMPLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • LILLY’S LIBRARY PICK"I have a soft spot for underdogs. And late bloomers. You’ve told me a lot ...

In this book, we share exciting new research information (scientific evidence)and ancient wisdom about natural herbs and spices for improving health and well being.A comprehensive analysis of the latest evidence for herbal remedies is prented including what works, what does not and what can be harmful.This book is aimed at enabling not only health care professionals but also any one who wants to optimal health and wellness.

A STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL FROM WOMEN'S PRIZE LONGLISTED AUTHOR* One of BBC's '12 books you need to read in 2026'* A Guardian Book of the Day* A BookBub 'Best Historical Fiction of 2026' selectionTwo outsiders venture into the Forbidden Kingdom of Tibet, both driven by a motive they are desperate to keep secret…In 1869, the mountainous territory of Tibet is closed t...

"Chosen. Framed by my father’s murderer. Running from the fae courts. Fated to never touch the man who sets my blood on fire.Life was looking up for me not long ago. Now, it’s looking all the way down. This latest shitstorm? Yeah, it takes the cake and the beetroot tickle.The father who shunned me from birth lays cold and dead. The courts are in turmoil and after blood. My blood. I need to find his killer, yet that mystery pales in comparison to the madness crushing fae in ...

Something lives in the darkness … something with teeth.Seventeen-year-old Krescent Dune is buried under the weight of her dead parents’ debt and the ruinous legacy they left behind. The only way she can earn enough money to escape her unforgiving island is by battling monstrous creatures in an underground fighting pit.After a fight goes terribly wrong, she’s banned from the pits. Now hopeless, she is offered a deal: in exchange for the erasure of her debts, she must join an...

In the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Published originally in the Kannada language between 1990 and 2023, praised for their dry and gentle humour, these portraits of family and community tensions have garnered both censure from conservative quarters as well India's most prestigious literary awards. This is a collection sure to be read for years to come.