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Written in the style of a journal, this book is a glimpse into the everyday life of a modern day working woman – with kids. Twinkle Khanna manages to touch upon the small struggles of our everyday life with light humor. Dealing with a super busy husband, a ‘prodigal’ son, a mother who is a bit too involved in your home and a mother-in-law who is obsessed with feeding her son like there is no tomorrow. Easy on the mood and mind, this book is a delight and can be relied upon to cheer you up and put a smile on your face when you are stuck in traffic, bored in the metro or otherwise just having a gloomy day.

Emma Woodhouse is a rich spinster who lives in Hartfield with her father. She is young, beautiful, proud, fierce and as we call it today, an up townie – Despite all this, she is lovable. Emma likes to think of herself as a master of matchmaking and in spite of Mr. Knightley’s protests and reasons against her obnoxious assumption, decides to go ahead with her premonitions. What would that result into? Enter Frank Churchill and Emma, who is not so easy to swoon, suddenly feels her heart shiver. What will become of them? Will Emma change her position on marriage and leave behind her father and her beloved Hartfield? I leave it up to you to read and find out.

All the characters in the book are fascinating and relatable. There is an underlying tone of sarcasm in the narrative with witty dialogues and we are on an amusing ride. There are many humorous situations in the book that will leave you in splits. Pick this one up to get lost in a lovely and totally indulgent world that only classics can offer.

Blasphemy is the story of a beautiful girl named Heer who is married off to a religious leader, Pir Sain, by her parents at the age of 15. What follows is a nightmare!

Using his Godly façade, Peer Sain indulges in not only anti-religious but inhumane activities. Murder, incest, abuse and a variety of other gory activities are carried out in his haveli… all in the name of God. Blasphemous in every way!

Heers’s compelling situation calls out to you in every word. This book is based on a true story which makes it all the more unbearable. Tehmina Durrani surprises you with her courageous and bold narration. Having said that, the book’s happy ending is hard to believe and bravo! if it really happened in real life.
Blasphemy shatters the walls of shrines to lay stark naked what goes on behind them. Pick up your copies to find out!

Samantha Sweeting, a 29-year-old top notch lawyer has lived her whole life focused on only one dream – to become a partner at her firm. On the day of being announced partner, she realises she made a mistake that is going to cost the company 50 million dollars! Samantha never makes mistakes; unsure of how to face the consequences, she flees and unknowingly takes a train to rural London. She knocks at the nearest door and finds herself mistaken for as a housekeeper. Instead of telling the truth, she decides to stay on till she hears from her office. But wait, she can’t cook or iron or do any of the household chores… A fun read with many hilarious scenes, the book is simple and witty without a dull moment! All the characters of the book are loveable and ladies – you’ll find yourself blushing when you read about Nathaniel. From the writer of ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’, Sophie Kinsella – this is a lighthearted book which uplifts your spirit!