1. A Shimla Affair — Srishti Chaudhary

Set in 1940s British India, A Shimla Affair draws you straight into the bustling charm of Shimla, where three sisters, Nalini, Noor, and Afreen, run the Royal Hotel Shimla. On the surface, they serve the glittering British elite, but beneath the polished façade lies a brewing storm.

When a revolutionary group seeks their help in a dangerous conspiracy during the grand Summer Jubilee Ball, their lives twist into a maze of secrets, loyalties, and impossible decisions. Nalini’s growing feelings for Charles Nayler, a British officer who truly sees her, make the stakes even higher.

As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters must navigate hidden motives and heavy choices. This is a gripping story of love, duty, rebellion—and three women daring to alter the course of India’s future.

2. There’s a Ghost in My Room: Living with the Supernatural — Sanjoy K. Roy

Imagine growing up with the supernatural as an everyday companion—that’s the world Sanjoy K. Roy invites you into. His memoir begins with a spirit in his ancestral Calcutta home when he was just five, and from there, his experiences only grow more intense and varied.

From Delhi’s stately bungalows to places across India and beyond, Roy recounts encounter with beings that range from harmlessly mischievous to deeply unsettled. What sets this book apart is his calm acceptance of this “parallel dimension” that he believes exists alongside ours.

Rich with humour, vivid memories, and a sense of discovery, this memoir is perfect for both believers and sceptics. It’s a haunting, fascinating journey into the unseen—told with warmth and wonder.

3. It’s Easy to Be Healthy: Malaika’s Guide to Living a Good Life — Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora has been asked the same question for decades: “How do you do it all?”
In this book, she finally answers—with honesty, clarity, and simplicity.

Instead of strict rules or impossible routines, Malaika shares the everyday habits that keep her grounded. She talks about the countless workouts, diets, skincare practices, and wellness experiments she’s tried, and how consistency—not luck—has shaped her lifestyle.

From elixirs and health shots to small rituals that make a big difference, she offers her tested tools for feeling good. What makes this book stand out is that Malaika doesn’t claim perfection. She simply shows how taking care of yourself can be both enjoyable and achievable.

If you’re looking for inspiration, gentle guidance, or a push toward better living, this book brings it all together beautifully.

4. Dr. Cuterus: Everything Nobody Tells You About Your Body — Tanaya Narendra

With wit, science, and complete honesty, Dr. Cuterus breaks the silence around the “private” parts of our bodies—the parts everyone has, but nobody wants to talk about.

Why does it look like that? Why does it hurt? Why does it change?
These are questions Tanaya Narendra tackles head-on, turning a taboo topic into a colourful, empowering conversation.

She explores everything from vaginas and clitorises to penises and scrotums, addressing the embarrassment, confusion, and stigma that surround them. Instead of silence and shame, she brings clarity and humour, making the subject approachable for readers of all ages.

This is your one-stop, easy-to-understand guide to everything you’ve always wondered about—down there or even up there. Dr. Cuterus makes learning about your body feel natural, normal, and genuinely fun.

5. Rising Before Dawn Breaks — Archika Srivastava

Kayal Khanna’s life is shaped not by choice, but by survival. After her husband Abeer dies suddenly, Kayal doesn’t collapse—she becomes unshakeable. She builds a tough exterior, meets every deadline, commands every room, and expects nothing soft from the world. But beneath her strength lies a storm: unspoken guilt, hidden grief, and a quiet depression she barely acknowledges.

Her life shifts when she meets a yogi who doesn’t try to fix her, but sees her clearly. That moment leads her deep into a forest—far from the noise of her old life. There, she confronts truths she has long avoided. But the real test begins when she returns. The job that once defined her now demands silence. She must choose between the woman she has become and the one she is meant to be.

Rising Before Dawn Breaks is a moving exploration of loss, ambition, healing, and courage. It asks the question we all avoid: if you could become anything—absolutely anything—what would you choose?