This summer let a book choose you

Discover the joy of reading this summer with handpicked titles from Delhi's popular bookstores, promising new worlds and adventures.

“Life is about making right choices and enjoying those choices through reading.” R.K. Narayan’s words are a quiet reminder in today’s fast-paced world. In present times when screens consume every minute of our attention , picking up a book becomes a praiseworthy act because it is a conscious choice to slow down and let imagination take wings. There is perhaps nothing better than feel of the paper and the words printed on it.

With exams getting over and vacation approaching, what could be a better time than summer to rediscover the quiet joys of reading?

We got around Delhi’s beloved bookstores such as Bahrisons, Faqir Chand & Sons in Khan Market, and Midland in Hauz Khas, to handpick some promising titles. Fromprize-winning novels to the best sellers of the month at the book shops, here is a list of books that create a buzz and help to spend meaningful summer afternoons.

Heart Lamp by Bany Mushtaq (Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025)

Through 12 compelling stories, Bany Mushtaq captures the intricate lives of women in southern India’s Muslim communities. A must-read for those who love brave and bold stories

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie(2025)

Adichie’s latest masterpiece follows four women across continents, linked by hope and healing. It helps to This novel invites you to reflect on the invisible threads that connect us all.