Yours for the Taking
In Gabrielle Korn’s debut novel, Yours for the Taking, a feminist cultural icon oversees a life-saving artificial habitat, yet a clandestine and controversial agenda guides her project. Set in a dystopian, near-future world, Yours for the Taking unfolds against the backdrop of a planet rendered toxic by climate change and capitalism. As the ultrarich seek refuge in luxury shuttles in outer space, the Inside Project emerges on Earth, creating sealed habitats atop cities, strategically designed to protect humanity from the perils of the changing climate.
The Pig Flip
Joshy Benedict's graphic novel, The Pig Flip, garnered widespread acclaim within Kerala’s artistic and literary circles when it first appeared in Malayalam titled Pannimalath.In a concealed spot on a deserted island in rural Kerala, the village men gather at midnight for an intense game of Spot Flip—the ultimate card game. Here, we encounter Babycha, a gambling addict attempting to break free from the game after his marriage to Paulikutty. The story unfolds as we witness him constructing a life with his beloved amidst the tranquil landscapes of God’s Own Country. However, inevitably, he succumbs once more to the irresistible allure of Spot Flip, resulting in the loss of everything. Consequently, his family is compelled to take drastic measures to curb his addiction.
City on Fire
Zeyad Masroor Khan is a journalist, writer and documentary film-maker based in New Delhi. His coming-of-age memoir paints a visceral portrait of how everyday violence and hate seamlessly integrate into our lives and consciousness. In a society where names and clothing serve as markers of the 'other,' the narrative becomes not only an exploration of imagined histories and fragmented realities in contemporary India but also a tribute to hope and sustained unity.
Here in the Dark
Alexis Soloski is a prize-winning New York Times theater critic. In Soloski’s debut thriller, readers embark on a captivating journey alongside theater critic Vivian, who unexpectedly finds herself entangled in a crime. Eager for a promotion, she reluctantly agrees to an interview, unveiling secrets she believed were long buried. However, when her interviewer mysteriously disappears, she discovers—from his devastated fiancée—that she was the last person to have seen him alive. As the narrative approaches its climax, Vivian realizes that the boundaries between the theater and the real world are more fragile and perilous than she could have ever imagined.
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Date 07.12.2023