Title: The Making of a Value Investor
Author: Gautam Baid
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pp 288, Rs 499
The book follows Gautam Baid’s development as an investor during a brutal bear market, when he recorded his reflections, observations and learnings in his investment journal. It charts the mistakes and successes in the battle for investment survival during one of the most tumultuous market phases in history. Baid skillfully captures his collective experiences of that period, allowing readers to truly connect with his evolving world view.
Title: The Woman In Me
Author: Britney Spears
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pp 288, Rs 999
The Woman in Me is a moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice —her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.
Title: East & West
Author: Catherine Ann Jones
Publishers: Pippa Rann Books & Media
Pp 196, Rs 599
Catherine Ann Jones’s connection with India began with her marriage to the novelist Raja Rao who (with Mulk Raj Anand and R K Narayan) helped establish the international reputation of Indian fiction in English. In this captivating book, contrasting and complementary aspects of Indian culture are explored through stories of seekers, stories of ordinary Indians; stories of heroes, frauds and victims.
Title: Green Pearls of India
Author: V Sundararaju
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Pp 256, Rs 595
It is undeniable that primitive man worshipped trees with singular impartiality in reverence of their life-giving nature. Throughout the world, every culture has formed enduring bonds with trees, and in appreciation of their inherent spiritual value, some have even been singled out for special veneration. India is no different. Here, too, people revere and worship trees. In this book, V Sundararaju captures the essence of 27 such sacred trees.
Title: The Exchange
Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Hachette
Pp 368, Rs 499
The Exchange is John Grisham’s epic follow-up to his phenomenal global bestseller The Firm, the novel that launched his career as the world’s favourite storyteller—it will take you on a rollercoaster journey across the globe, from New York to London, and Rome to Marrakech. The new legal suspense thriller by Grisham marks the return of Mitch McDeere, who has cheated death and come out the other side.
