1. People-Powered Startups
Saurabh Nigam
Penguin Random House
Pp 272, Rs 499
People Powered Startups spearheads one of the largest case studies done in the realm of HR management. With its India-centric perspective from remote work, gig economies to AI in HR, the book bridges global best practices with the unique challenges of the Indian startup ecosystem. Packed with first-of-its-kind case studies of some of the largest brands, Nigam provides real-world solutions to address HR challenges in high-growth environments.
2. Learning from Silence
Pico Iyer
Penguin Random House
Pp 192, Rs 599
In Learning From Silence, Pico Iyer travels deep into inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: houses burn, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other nonmonastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. He shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship.
3. Invisible Helix
Keigo Higashino
Hachette
Pp 288, Rs 699
The body of a young man is found floating in Tokyo Bay. But his death was no accident— Ryota Uetsuji was shot. He’d been reported missing the week before by his live-in girlfriend Sonoka Shimauchi, but when detectives go to interview her, she is nowhere to be found… Detective Galileo, Keigo Higashino’s beloved character, returns in a case where hidden history, and impossible crime, are linked by nearly invisible threads in surprising ways.
4. The Convenience Store By The Sea
Sonoko Machida
Hachette
Pp 320, Rs 599
A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness. At first glance, it’s a store like any other. But there’s a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in. Celebrating the joy of connection and community, The Convenience Store by the Sea is a heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese novelist Sonoko Machida.
5. 100 Indian Stories
AJ Thomas
Aleph Book Company
Pp 856, Rs 1,499
This anthology brings together 100 of the finest stories written by Indian writers, starting with the late 19th century—when literary giants like Rabindranath Tagore and Fakir Mohan Senapati first made their mark. It then goes on to include some of the best fiction of the 20th century before ending with work by stars of the 21st century. The book sources stories from every major Indian language, region, generation, and literary tradition, giving readers a banquet of literature that is exceptional and memorable.