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Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah

Title: Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter (Paperback 1998-99) Author: Adeline Yen Mah Price;from Rs.359 ‘Falling Leaves’, is a memoir of an unwanted daughter, the story of Adeline  Yen Mahthe youngest child from an affluent Chinese family. … Continue reading

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Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren by Sarah Napthali

Title:Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren: Finding Calm in the Chaos of the School Years (Paperback) Author:Sarah Napthali Price: Rs. 1,073 This is one book that I would like to share with parents not only mothers. However, mothers will find it … Continue reading

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I Am My Own Sunshine by Mahalakshmi Rajagopal

I Am My Own Sunshine Author: Mahalakshmi Rajagopal Publisher: Power-Publishers Price: Rs.  125.00 At first glance, the book looks like a collection of short stories. However, these stories are not fiction but the case studies of real people in today’s … Continue reading

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Shrayan by Abha Iyengar

Shrayan  (Paperback) Author:  Abha Iyengar Publisher: Blue Pumpkin (2012) ISBN 9789350873 Shrayan is an adult fantasy, a quest for that Promised Land that everyone yearns for, like a personal Shangri La. It takes you on a fascinating journey of self-discovery. … Continue reading

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A Bowlful of Butterflies by Ritu Lalit

A Bowlful of Butterflies (Paperback) Author: Ritu Lalit Publisher: Rupa Publication (2011)   Price: Rs. 191 This is a book about friends, siblings and many emotions that revolve around relationships. It explores poignant realities that bring in transformation. A tale … Continue reading

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The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma

 Title: The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Author: Robin Sharma Publisher: JAICO Publishing House (First published in 2012) Price: Rs 250/- ISBN Number 978-81-8495-292-6 This is a book from Robin Sharma, who wrote the best-seller “Monk … Continue reading

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The Twentieth Wife

Title: Twentieth Wife – A Novel Author: Indu Sundaresan Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS INDIA Edition: Paperback ISBN: 0143028588 Reading ‘The Twentieth Wife’ by Indu Sundaresan was an enriching experience. I have had the pleasure of reading Indu’s books and so was … Continue reading

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Riddle of the Seventh Stone by Monideepa Sahu

The Riddle of the Seventh Stone Author- Monideepa Sahu Ilustr. Pooja Pottenkulam INR 195 ISBN 978818988480 This is an adventure story for the young readers (age group 9-12 years) and offers a glimpse to the vermin world. The main characters … Continue reading

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The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards    The Memory Keeper’s Daughter Penguin Paperback 432 pages May 2006 “Photography is all about secrets,” David said […] “The secrets we all have and will never tell.” (201) The image on the … Continue reading

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Labyrinth

Labyrinth by Kate Mosse Genre-Mystery, Thriller. One look at the cover page was enough to get me interested. An image of a broken labyrinth and few hieroglyphics tell the reader about the ancient mystery. This is a story of two … Continue reading

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