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The Book of Everlasting Things
Aanchal Malhotra's debut novel tells a sweeping love story between a Hindu perfumer and a Muslim calligrapher, set against the backdrop of the Partition of India.
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Victory City
Salman Rushdie's epic novel, narrated by a 14th-century poet, chronicles the rise and fall of a fantastical empire in India, envisioned by a young girl blessed by a goddess.
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Penance
Eliza Clark’s novel, being adapted for television, delves into the aftermath of a shocking teenage murder in a seaside town, recounted through a journalist's investigation.
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Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Patrick Ness introduces a new middle-grade series with this novel about a lizard who finds himself on an unexpected adventure.
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Piper at the Gates of Dusk
Patrick Ness revisits the world of Chaos Walking in this novel where two brothers, sons of original characters, confront a new mystery stemming from a sighting in the night sky.
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The Lost King: The Search for Richard III
Philippa Langley's book details her extraordinary, persistent quest to find the lost burial site of King Richard III, a story that inspired a film about her unwavering determination.
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The Old Oak
Paul Laverty's narrative, tied to Ken Loach's film, portrays the challenges and tentative hopes of a small, struggling English mining town as it grapples with the arrival of Syrian refugees.
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Past Lives Screenplay Book
Celine Song's collection includes the screenplay for her acclaimed film about two childhood sweethearts who reconnect decades after one emigrated from South Korea, exploring themes of destiny and love across different lives.
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