Categories: Fiction

Rivers of Thirst

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<p>Rivers of Thirst presents the powerful narratives of Joginder Paul whose writing was profoundly shaped by his experiences during the 1947 Partition. This collection translated for the first time from Urdu to English explores themes of displacement identity and belonging revealing how trauma echoes across generations. These stories explore the struggles of its characters who refuse to relinquish their memories of undivided Punjab.</p><div><br></div>

MISS SAMUEL: A JEWISH-INDIAN SAGA

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<p>Among the communities that have over the centuries graced the open shores of India one is rarely acknowledged. The Bene Israels one of the ten lost tribes of Israel arrived at the Konkan Coast shipwrecked around 2000 years ago and for generations made the subcontinent their home. This novel—narrated by Miss Seema Samuel an almost 70-year-old Bene Israel living in an old age home—tells their story—of their trials and tribulations love and loss and their longing for ‘Aliyah’ the return to the Promised Land of Israel.</p><p>Shifting from the Konkani shores to the bustling streets of Ahmedabad and finally to the tranquillity of an old-age home on the outskirts of Pune each generation of Seema’s family grapples with the tension between their Jewish faith and Indian identity struggling with their fear of persecution and a yearning for acceptance.</p><p>Like Isaji Eloji who having married a Hindu Narayani is believed to have ‘blackened’ the Jewish name. Two generations later burdened by his grandfather’s transgression David Reuben stops at nothing to keep his Jewish identity pure even poisoning his daughter Lily for loving a non-Jewish man. Years later his son Samuel David finds that his Jewish identity makes him an outsider in his own country; and his grandson Bobby faces persecution of the worst kind—when he is murdered by a mob in Ahmedabad. Through these shifting tales and intense introspection Seema remains a constant—her memories echoing the past and the present.</p><p>Spanning six generations Miss Samuel tells the story of a family a community and a country. Translated into English for the first time Sheela Rohekar’s quiet yet poignant novel is sensitive as it is tender fiction with heart and purpose.</p>

Mighty Tigers

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<p>Three thrilling books from the Indian jungle on the big cat who rules our imagination.</p><p>The books in the set by legendary writers of nature and wildlife are:</p><p>Fierce-Face the Tiger: About a young tiger cub Fierce-Face who has to overcome odds to learn to survive in the jungle.</p><p>Tiger! Tiger!: In this wonderful collection of writings by writers old and new get to know the amazing big cat in a whole new way.</p><p>The Life of a Tiger: A captivating story about the life of a fierce tiger set in the enchanting world of the Indian jungle.</p>

The Life of a Tiger

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<p>In The Life of a Tiger S. Eardley-Wilmot invites readers into the enchanting world of the jungles of north India where the majestic tiger prowls as both predator and as an emblem of untamed beauty. This richly woven tale captures the essence of the tiger’s life from its hunting practices to the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing environment. The tiger encounters both natural predators—other tribes of the jungle such as the elephants and the wild dogs—and the encroachment of humans turning him resilient and instinctive. Suitable for young readers and adults alike this captivating story not only entertains but also educates encouraging all to reflect on the fragile relationship between nature and humanity.</p><p>A forestry officer and conservationist Eardley-Wilmot had spent much of his adult life studying the awe-inspiring beauty of the Indian jungles and wildlife. With vivid imagery and evocative prose The Life of a Tiger is an unforgettable journey in discovering the wild spirit of this king of the jungle.</p>

Too Good to Be True - A smart, funny will-they-wont-they romance

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<p><span data-sheets-root="1" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial;">Dive into<a href="https://sriina.com/too-good-to-be-true-a-smart-funny-will-they-wont-they-romance/45280" target="_blank"><b> Too Good to Be True</b></a>, a captivating romance novel by Prajakta Koli, renowned for her MostlySane persona. This smart, funny, will-they-won't-they story follows Avani, a bookstore employee, whose life mirrors the love stories she cherishes when Aman, a seemingly perfect man, enters her world. As their relationship unfolds, Avani grapples with the age-old question: Is he too good to be true? Available at <a href="https://sriina.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sriina</b></a>'s online bookstore, you can <a href="https://sriina.com/addtocart" target="_blank"><b>buy</b></a> this engaging novel at an affordable price. Don't miss out on adding this delightful read to your collection.</span></p>

A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS

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<p>London 1923. Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets but Vivien Featherswallow isn’t worried. She’s going to follow the rules get an internship studying dragon languages and make sure her little sister never has to risk growing up Third Class. By midnight Viv has started a civil war.</p><p>With her parents arrested and her sister missing all the safety Viv has worked for is collapsing around her. So when a lifeline is offered in the form of a mysterious ‘job’ she grabs it. Arriving at Bletchley Park Viv discovers that she has been recruited as a codebreaker helping the war effort – if she succeeds she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn’t they’ll all die.</p><p>At first Viv believes that her challenge of discovering the secrets of a hidden dragon language is doable. But the more she learns the more she realises that the bubble she’s grown up in isn’t as safe as she thought and eventually Viv must decide: What war is she really fighting?</p>

A Heartstopper novella — NICK AND CHARLIE

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<p>CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby Formula 1 dogs the Marvel universe the sound felt-tips make on paper rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.”</p><p>NICK: “Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.”</p><p>Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’ for God’s sake!</p><p>But as the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Or are they delaying the inevitable? Because everyone knows that first loves rarely last forever…</p>

Solitaire

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<p>My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Things were very different I guess but that’s all over now.</p><p>Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden.</p><p>I don’t know what Solitaire are trying to do and I don’t care about Michael Holden.</p><p>I really don’t.</p>

INKBOUND: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo

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<p>‘The perfect fantasy adventure’ Siobhan McDermott author of Paper Dragons</p><p>On her tenth birthday Meticulous ‘Metty’ Jones receives her fate as all children do in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her tattoo will reveal an exciting destiny: travel discovery or adventure. What appears is a skull in the palm of a violet glove – Metty’s fate is to be a murderer.</p><p>When Metty’s father disappears in mysterious circumstances Aunt Magnificent takes her to the glittering city of New London filled with magic wonder and enchantment. But when Metty hears rumours of a shadowy organisation known as the Black Moths she begins to suspect they are connected to her own dark fate …</p>

Turtle Moon

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<p>Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs.</p><p>Under the hot tropical sun Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle …</p>