Spencer Diaz, a sixteen-year-old teenager, is dying. Almost. Probably. Well, it is up to his doctor and his dad to decide how long to wait for a transplant before they pull the literal plug on his life support system. While he awaits his fate at a hospital in Del Rio, Texas, Spencer ponders over the soupy mess that his life is, what with a runaway mother, an outcast band of friends, and the odd gun shooting in the school corridors, not to mention the steady dose of bullying and the angsts of growing up. Stepping out from the medically induced com(m)a into a full stop sounds too appealing. W Read More..

The Middle of Everything is a delightful collection of life’s essence and encapsulates 56 short humorous and inspirational pieces. Vivek Atray, the Author is also Motivational Speaker and an ex-IAS officer. Hiis 5th book, ‘The Middle of Everything’ contains titles like "A Yawning Divide", "Bad Hair Days" and "He held her Hand".  Fern Tree is the publisher of the book. The Middle of Everything by Vivek Atray is a book that exemplifies all that is cheerful and peppy in life. The pages of this book will calm your mind and warm your heart. Read More..

India’s ’90s kids grew up in an offline world and graduated to one that’s hyperconnected and seemingly always on fire. This generation’s psyche is riddled with qualms about identity, politics, capitalism, technology, relationships, selfhood, and what it means to live authentically—and in Famous Last Questions, Sanjana Ramachandran strikes at the heart of their confusion. She is sincere and ironic, self-flagellating and observant, and witheringly funny. In a heroic attempt to understand why she is the way she is, she takes a scalpel to her childhood trauma and e Read More..

Have you ever sat down to write only to find yourself staring at a blank page? Or had the perfect words in your head, but they seemed to disappear the moment you tried to put them on paper? If you've nodded along, you're in the right place. Write Like a Pro: 10 Rules to be a Better Writer is a much-needed guide for aspiring writers, authors and students. Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or you are a seasoned professional looking to hone your craft, this book offers practical advice, insightful examples, and thoughtfully designed exercises to help you unlock you Read More..

A Joy Ride! The stories in the two volumes of captivating short stories by Vijay Padaki are packed with a variety of plots and a charming range of characters. The first volume is The First Offering and Other Stories: Wagging Tales and the second volume is The Last Cheetah and Other Stories: Wagging Tales. They combine intriguing content with witty narration. The stories are kept short and sweet, never imposing, always entertaining. Padmavati Rao, eminent theatre and film personality will be in conversation with the author to launch the books.  Read More..

🌟 Get ready for a magical adventure! Awwa Pustaka presents Antara’s Day Out — a fun-filled book launch happening on April 26th at Atta Galatta. Join us for a day of stories, laughter, and imagination — perfect for kids and anyone who loves a good tale. Come celebrate with us! Event is FREE for all. But registration is a must. Please confirm your attendance by registering — we don’t want to run out of snacks! 🥪🍪 Read More..

Join us for the book launch of Tadow by Shalaka Kulkarni on April 13 at Atta Galatta, Bangalore! Tadow is an evocative collection of 67 flash fiction stories that delve into the synchronicity of human life, weaving narratives that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.  Inspired by a creative experiment where each story is shaped by five random words, the book explores themes of identity, resilience, love, and the myriad complexities of modern India. Expect an evening of heartfelt storytelling, engaging conversations, and a celebration of the written word in the warm liter Read More..

All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India is an eye-opening book on polyamory—the practice of being in love with or without sexual intimacies with more than one person simultaneously, with the consent of all—in India. For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. As a practising polyamorist, Arundhati Ghosh dispels myths and throws light on the skills necessary to maintain a fulfilling and responsible polyamorou Read More..

Sanghamitra Chakraborty’s biography covers the complete arc of Soumitra Chatterjee’s extraordinary life and captures the many facets of his talent as a creative artist and all-round icon of the Bengal cultural sphere. From his work as an actor of international renown and his long partnership with Satyajit Ray to his forays into poetry, editorship and art, Soumitra Chatterjee and His World captures the richness and complexity of his journey and explores the turbulent times that shaped him. An essential book for legions of his fans, it introduces his legacy to a pan-Indi Read More..

Ramakrishna, a humble teacher, and Nazm, his feisty student, are bound by a love story that ends in tragedy when Nazm is savagely slain on their wedding night. Shattered, crestfallen, and consumed by guilt, Ramakrishna forges an unlikely alliance with a volatile figure known as Coffee Man. Together, they seek Nazm’s killer, though Coffee Man’s ruthless methods threaten to drag Ramakrishna into moral ruin. At the same time, a man who renounced the world years ago realizes that revenge is his only path to Nirvana. Resurrected by his thirst for vengeance, he stalks his victims to sett Read More..