BENGALURU : Weird Maths: At the Edge of Infinity and Beyond
By David Darling and Agnijo Banerjee
Pages: 288
Weird Maths is a lively, accessible, fun book about mathematics, the maths that is all around us, that defines us, our intelligence, our curiosity. Agnijo has a particular interest in areas of maths that developed in India, most notably number theory. In the Weird Maths series, he has written about the origins of zero and the mathematics of chess, both of which have strong Indian connections, and the life and achievements of great Indian mathematicians, such as Brahmagupta and Ramanujan. One of his greatest fascinations is with large numbers, a topic that has ancient Indian roots in texts such as Lalitavistara Sutra.
Illiberal India: Gauri Lankesh & the Age of Unreason
By Chidanand Rajghatta
Pages: 242
On September 5 2017, Lankesh was shot to death by unidentified gunmen. The murder followed the style of previous murders of rationalists M.M. Kalburgi, Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar. Illiberal India: Gauri Lankesh and the Age of Unreason examines the volatile political landscape that is the background to the murder that chilled the nation. It is the story of two people who grew into political consciousness together, married, separated, disagreed and remained fast friends — an object lesson in the sort of tolerant engagement that our country sorely lacks today.
The Wife Between Us
By Greer Hendricks
Pages: 352
There are a number of assumptions one is bound to have while reading this book. you may assume you’re reading about a jealous wife and her obsession with her replacement. You may assume you are reading about a woman about to enter a new marriage with the man she loves. you may also assume that the first wife was perhaps a disaster and that husband got rid of her. You may assume you are aware of the motives, the history, and the anatomy of the relationships. Here’s a warning before you start reading the book: Assume nothing. Get ready to embark on a ride of suspense as you delve into Greer Hendricks’ The Wife Between Us.
When Life Gives You Lululemons
By Lauren Weisberger
Pages: 352
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Weisberger returns with a novel starring one of her favourite characters from The Devil Wears Prada – Emily Charlton. She is the first assitant to Miranda Priestly, who is now a highly successful image consultant. In this story, Emily, Karolina and Miriam make an unlikely trio, but they desperately need each other. Together they navigate the social landmines of life in America’s favourite suburb on steroids. They reveal the truth and the lies that simmer just below the glittering surface. With her signature biting style, Lauren Weisberger offers a dazzling look into another over-the-top world.