Book Review

The Sunday Book Bazaar: Delhi's enduring kutub khana and literary legacy

One of Delhi's most beloved cultural institutions, the Daryaganj Sunday Patri Kitab Bazaar has for decades drawn students, collectors, families and tourists to its pavement

Like, Follow, Subscribe: The hidden costs of childhood as online content

This book uncovers the messy realities of mom and family vloggers, untangling the issues of consent and privacy involved in putting their children's lives online

Defying China: A powerful memoir of Tibetan resistance under Chinese rule

A Tibetan nun's memoir chronicles the persecution she faced under Chinese rule while giving voice to those still suffering in Tibet

Microstimuli: How tiny cues can reshape decisions and public behaviour

How micro stimuli, not 30-second commercials, can change human behaviour

China's 90% Model: America has the tools, but can't counter China alone

The identification of industries and products to apply chokes on China merits attention and greater focus on execution

Global crimes of the heart: Inside the world of Nigeria's Yahoo boys

While the Yahoo boys don't entirely escape opprobrium, they are not the only villains in Barragán's book

Chasing Like Dhoni: The sham meritocracy of Indian cricket revealed

Talent is only ever half the equation; the other half depends on the body you're born into: Your gender, class, caste, region, religion, age

Love Jihad: Tracing the narrative's historical roots and politics

Sameena Dalwai's book offers a sobering reflection on love and the kind of activism needed to counter the forces behind the 'love jihad' bogey

Tehran Diaries: A poignant portrait of life under war, repression in Iran

Since the bombings began, the regime has made concerted attempts to rally the nation

Age Code: Nutrition and science are reshaping the pursuit of healthy ageing

How good food can be harnessed to slow the ageing process

Managing Public Finances: What public finance documents don't tell you

Economist Anoop Singh's book is a laudable initiative to create greater awareness about healthy public financial management in India

Empire of Ink: A spunky history of newspapers adds color to black and white

Essentially, Empire of Ink argues that technology transforms, but the fundamental human drive to share and compare notes remains the same

Queer India Now: The ordinary lives of queer Indians take centre stage

The queer community has been criminalised for a long time, its rights debated and discussed in courtrooms, laced with social prejudice

Talking Classics: A persuasive case for questioning over venerating them

Personal, anecdotal and humorous, Mary Beard's book is a love letter to antiquity, but one that wants readers to question, denounce, and be shocked by the findings

The Genius of Trees: Decoding the science behind the secret life of trees

When it comes to trees, ignorance casts a shadow too wide to ignore the science behind them. This book explains how trees shape the world

Bringing The Cheetah Back: A diplomatic tale behind India's ambitious plan

Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into Kuno National Park in 2022. This book tells the story behind the historic translocation

Desi Disruptors: The journeys of Indian brands that changed the game

The journeys of 26 brands, mostly since liberalisation, show how brands can drive trial and loyalty

Gerontocracy In America: Are old people ruining American democracy?

Moyn wants more progress and innovation - so much so that his socialist utopia is inspired by capitalism's creative destruction

We the People: Jill Lepore's book revisits 250 years of the US Constitution

Lepore argues that the framers of the constitution were ordinary people - farmers, and tradespersons and local teachers