Pele: The Autobiography 
Price: Rs 638

From the poverty-stricken streets of Sao Paulo to an international icon and one of the most celebrated footballers of all time, Pele’s life story is as extraordinary as it is enrapturing. With his trademark wit and deference, the legend draws us into a wonderful story lit by insight and humor and encompassing everything you ever wanted to know about the great man himself. From shining shoes for extra pennies at the Baru Athletic Club to triumph in several World Cups, the glory of being on top of the world – and staying there – is shared in what is undoubtedly one of the must-read autobiographies of the year. By turns addictive, moving and enlightening, this is the ultimate story of the rise of a star and an amazing testimony to how even the lowliest of society’s people can reach the dizzying heights of worldwide adoration and success.

The Magic of Home
by Nora Roberts
Price: Rs 560

Jason Law is finally ready to return to Quiet Valley. Ten years is a long time to have left the one place, and the one person he loved. No longer satisfied with just the memories of Faith Kirkpatrick – now he wants to win her back. But Faith has new responsibilities – ones too precious to trust to someone unable to put down roots. Jason has till Christmas to prove he’s staying, that he’s come home to the one he loves. The Magic of Home is a compelling read by the author Nora Roberts who is a publishing phenomenon. This New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels has more than 450 million of her books in print worldwide. Her work has been optioned and made into films, excerpted in Good Housekeeping, and has been translated into over twenty-five different languages. The Magic of Home is a book that will leave you feeling warm and giddy. 

My Brigadista Year
by Katherine Paterson
Price: Rs 638

In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terebithia follows a young Cuban teenager’s mission to teach others how to read. When thirteen-year-old Lora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castro’s army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. But didn’t her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Shining light on a little-known moment in history, Katherine Paterson traces a young teen’s coming-of-age journey from a sheltered life to a singular mission: teaching fellow Cubans of all ages to read and write. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Katherine Paterson is well known for her work in promoting literacy in the United States and internationally, and in 2000 the Library of Congress named her a Living Legend.

 
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