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FICTION
Released: Feb. 14, 2012
OTHER WATERS
by Eleni N. Gage
"Gage beautifully describes the waters that evoke the transformative moments of Maya's journey. Yet Parvati, the curse-caster, remains mysteriously underdeveloped. A lovely read, but a missed opportunity to delve deeply into the superstitions that still lurk in our modern minds."
Can goddesses walk among us? Can an entire family really be cursed? Can a modern woman find her inner goddess? Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: March 6, 2012
INDIA: A SACRED GEOGRAPHY
by Diana L. Eck
"At times a bit dense for the casual reader, but Eck's perseverance illuminates one of the world's most mysterious and multifaceted countries."
A far-reaching exploration of the spiritual geography and sacred spaces of India. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: March 6, 2012
Kirkus Star BEAUTIFUL THING: INSIDE THE SECRET WORLD OF BOMBAY'S DANCE BARS
by Sonia Faleiro
"Gritty, gripping and often heartbreaking--an impressive piece of narrative nonfiction."
A harsh, cinematic look at the international sex trade. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: March 15, 2012
INDIA BECOMING: A PORTRAIT OF LIFE IN MODERN INDIA
by Akash Kapur
"An honest, conflicted glimpse of a country "still sorting through the contradictions of a rapid, and inevitably messy, transformation.""
Lively, anecdotal look at the people who have been vastly changed by the entrepreneurial explosion in India. Read full book review >