2021 - Looking ahead: Between the lines

Manoj Gupta and Ayush GuptaThe Case Files of Super Commando Dhruva and Sherlock HolmesRaj ComicsComing in FebruaryFor the first time one of the countrys most loved superheroes Dhruva will join hands with one of the most popular detectives in the world Sherlock Holmes The 120pager kicks off when Dhruva receives a call from 221B Baker Street to solve a case which puts Indias national security at riskShanta GokhaleShyamchi Aai Puffin ClassicsComing in JanuaryThe citybased awardwinning writer has translated Pandurang Sadashiv Sanes autobiography into English Recognised as a classic in Marathi literature the book is a fictionalised account of Sanes childhood and is rooted in the unconditional love of a motherAmitav GhoshJungle Nama HarperCollins IndiaComing in FebruaryCarrying artwork by celebrated New Yorkbased artist Salman Toor the book has Ghosh delving into verse for the first time It is an adaptation of the legend of Bon Bibi a fable from the villages of the SundarbansPankaj SekhsariaWaiting for Turtles Karadi TalesComing in TBAA professor and researcher who has worked extensively in the field of wildlife conservation Sekhsaria presents a fascinating tale for children about turtles The story is set on Tarmugli Island a place brought alive by Vipin Sketchplores illustrationsAnnie ZaidiOne of Them Aleph Book CompanyComing in TBAAfter a great run with Prelude to a Riot the novel was shortlisted for the JCB Prize and won the Tata Literature Live Book of the Year Fiction Award this year Zaidi offers a tale about people who live on the margins of a cityAngellica Aribam and Akash SatyawaliThe Fifteen Hachette IndiaComing in TBAThe authors dive into the making of the Constitution of India by profiling the 15 women who played an active role in shaping it as members of the Constituent AssemblyTisca ChopraMy Period Book Red PandaComing in MarchForaying into childrens literature the actor presents a frank and fun guide to menstruation for girls aged between eight and 13 With inputs from a gynaecologist it serves as a starter kit for parents tooJhumpa LahiriWhereabouts Hamish HamiltonComing in JuneThe title sees the Pulitzer Prizewinning writer scale new heights it has been written in Italian by her for the first time and translated into English Lahiri returns with a work of fiction exploring estrangement and attachment after nearly a decadePerumal MuruganFour Strokes of Luck JuggernautComing in JanuaryIn this collection of stories translated by Nandini Krishnan the Sahitya Akademi awardwinning writer returns to themes of loneliness the bonds between humans and animals and the search for meaning and happinessNikesh ShuklaBrown Baby Pan Macmillan IndiaComing in FebruaryLauded by BookerPrize winner Bernardine Evaristo the title is a love letter by the author to his daughters in remembrance of their grandmother they never got to meet while looking at feminism racism parenting and belongingRavi Shastri with Ayaz MemonUntitled HarperCollins IndiaComing in MayIn a candid biography the current head coach of the Indian national cricket team lays bare his life detailing his journey with other extraordinary cricketers who helped him grow Expect neverheardbefore anecdotes and insightsSorabh PantPant for PM of the World Rupa PublicationsComing in TBAThe funnyman has performed over 2000 shows in over 100 cities around the world Some of his thoughts from the stage and social media will materialise into this work of nonfictionVandana Shiva and Shreya JaniSlow Living Roli BooksComing in TBAMitigating climate change bottles down to the small things from the way we eat to how we travel In this partmanifesto and partmanual the authors and activists prod you to reassess your choices