Here's why you should check out these three books

04 May,2026 09:32 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  The Guide Team

Expect the unexpected, and find a bit of your younger self along the way.

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1 Register Me as Kulbhushan (Penguin Random House)

Written by Sahitya Akademi awardee Alka Saraogi, translated into English by John Vater, this book is set in Kolkata. It follows a man known by many names, Kulbhushan Jain, Gopal Chandra Das, Bhushan Chacha, as he attempts to reclaim his identity and the quest that unfolds into a larger story of displacement.

2 Desi Disruptors (HarperCollins India)

Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and fascinating insights, Vispy Doctor and Vikrant Pande's ode to Indian brands blends sharp storytelling with decades of on-ground market research to reveal strategies that speak to the psychology of the Indian consumer.

3 Shampoo Day (Pratham Books)

This cutesy book about a day - Sunday - and how little Rima reacts to it in her own way is delightfully brought to life by Sowmya Rajendra with art by Barkha Lohia. Expect the unexpected, and find a bit of your younger self along the way.

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