Books You Definitely Shouldn't Miss This Summer

Compiled by: My Secret Bookshelf

1) “Autumn Showers” by Lata Vishwanath

(Non-Fiction | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 295 INR)

Blurb: While growing up in northern India, away from her native place, the author was often intrigued by her agriculturist grandfather’s constant letters to the Indian government. More than a decade after his death, she delves deep into the letters he left behind and unravels a fascinating saga of her agriculturist family in her ancestral village in the southern state of Karnataka.
In an evocative narrative that spans over a century, the author takes the readers on a journey to her ancestral land and depicts her grandfather’s life through the various anecdotes she has collected over time. A dedicated farmer, he passionately fought for the rights of farmers till the end of his life. Part memoir, part history and part reportage bordering on fiction, “Autumn Showers” narrates the dynamic tale of the quintessential Indian society woven closely around agriculture and also details the challenges agriculture faces in India and the world today.



2) “Nobody Likes An Outsider” by Fawaz Jaleel

(Political Thriller/Mystery | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 199 INR)

Blurb: This fast-paced crime thriller with a well-woven plot shifts between fiction and non-fiction seamlessly. Ashraf Zain, an inspirational & visionary ‘minority’ leader, is killed in a road accident in Begusarai. Enter Yohan Tytler, a recently promoted CBI lead investigator, along with his associates Sukumar Azhagu and Ila Qureshi. Before the investigation even begins, another murder happens and this young CBI team is soon entangled in a thrilling mix of suspects.
The CBI team then manoeuvres a quagmire of political power play, intellectual mafias, media pressure, religious leaders, increasing suspects, and other powerful people. This intriguing book manages to take the readers to the state, its culture and politics.



3) “The Art Of Healing” by Sanhita Baruah

(Poetry | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 149 INR)

Blurb: This book captures the phases of healing in the form of poems and notes. It is divided into three chapters – Awareness, Acceptance and Allowance, to be read in this particular order. This is the essence of the book – ‘Heal from your past so that it doesn't shadow the future. Make a choice to heal from what has been hurting you to step up in life. It requires your efforts, patience, trust and time. It’s a long journey but, in the end, it will be worth it as you let go of what didn't work for you and embrace what did with an open heart.’



4) “Poems In A Chai Cup” by Mukti Masih

(Poetry | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 150 INR)

Blurb: “Poems In A Chai Cup” is a collection of simple and easy-to-understand poetry meant to be read while sipping chai. This book is for chai and poetry lovers, and for readers and non-readers. The simplicity of the poems makes the book extremely relatable to people of all age groups. The first volume contains a collection of poetry on the themes of love, longing, hope, strength, dreams and friendship.