The one habit we hope everyone inculcates is the habit of reading! It is truly one of the greatest pleasures of life. Not only does it help one build vocabulary but it helps people get more imaginative and creative. One can’t help but visualise the beautiful storyline while they read the text. And may we add, the book is always better than the movie!
The world of reading has a variety to choose from, fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, thriller, horror, love & romance, poetry, science-fiction and what not. And we just can’t get enough. The feeling of a book with its unimitable smell and the beautifully strew words is a pleasure one must experience.
Having said that, we picked out 5 of the latest releases of 2019 for you to enjoy!
- Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
After the success of the Palace of Illusions, which is the Mahabharata retold in Draupadi’s perspective comes another literary marvel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni – The Forest Of Enchantments. This book is the Ramayana retold through Sita’s perspective and it had us glued to the book cover-to-cover. It gives Sita the voice that needs to be heard by all and understand the famous Ramayana better and through a fresh new point of view!
2.Remembrances by Mir Taqi Mir and CM Nain
If you are looking for some history, some risque jokes and anecdotes and a retelling of the life of Mir Taqi Mir, the famous Urdu poet from the 18th century then Remembrance – translated by C.M. Naim is the book for you. This book has an account of his ancestry and struggle and the 18th century North India. It is an unputdownable piece of literature you just can’t miss!
3. Kaifiyat: Verses on Love and Women
Kaifi Azmi was just like any other poet of his time. With poetry ranging from eternal romance to rebellious verses, he was truly an artist. Kaifiyat is a book, translated by Rakhshanda Jalil, that showcases some of his best works and his view on women and romance. We also get an insight in Azmi’s life in Jalil’s introduction and a heart-warming foreword by his daughter, Shabana Azmi.
4. The Begum: A Portrait Of Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s Pioneering First Lady by Deepa Agarwal and Tahmina Aziz Ayub
The mother of Pakistan, Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan was an influential personality in politics. With significant contribution towards women’s empowerment in Pakistan, the Pakistan movement, against rising religious conservatism in Pakistan and the growing role of the army, she continued to grow in power even after the assassination of her husband, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. With an introduction by Namita Gokhale, this book follows Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan’s journey in Pakistan’s politics.
5. Sweet Shop by Amit Chaudhuri
Taking inspiration from the sweets in the by-lanes of Kolkata, Sweet Shop is a collection of poems mixed with the author’s thoughts on culture, people, time and identity. His poems show us a new way to appreciate our universe and surroundings. This book is a light read that is sure to keep your attention until the last page is turned.
So with these books on your 2019 reading list, step into Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway at Landmark and browse through a plethora of books to choose from. Happy reading!
