Books in brief

Published March 27, 2016

Log Kya Kahein Gey

By Kamran Ahmed

This unusual novel centres on social ills and dilemmas. The storyline revolves around the fact that if society is going towards a decline, people cannot lay the blame on society in general itself. In this thought-provoking read, it is people’s most common habits and characteristics — not the best ones either — that are brought under scrutiny.

Carnage in December

Poems by Ejaz Rahim

This slim volume of poetry was penned by Ejaz Rahim following the attack on the Army Public School Peshawar in Dec, 2014. The tragic overtones of his writing also inspire something deeper: some soul-searching is in order for the reader, as the poet raises questions about society and politics today.

Womentrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories of Success

By Avinash Kirpal

Based on individual interviews with 10 women, this compilation is the go-to handbook for any young woman who dreams big. From organic farming to autism, the women featured in Womentrepreneurs have worked in different fields, overcoming challenges on the path to success.

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