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Her first novel in a decade, ‘Dream Count’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires. There is Chiamaka, a Nigerian travel writer living in America; her best friend Zikora, a successful lawyer; her bold and outspoken cousin Omelogor; and Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, who is raising her daughter in America. The bestselling and award-winning author of ‘‘We Should All Be Feminists’, in this novel, Adichie takes up the very nature of love itself.

The near absence of books on Braj, where Krishna grew up and lived until 14 years of age, prompted author Juhi Sinha to write a book on it. This work transports readers to the streets and alleys of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana. From Latthmar Holi in Barsana to the Vrindavan temple of Banke Bihari, from shops selling Krishna idols to those selling chaat, it tries to capture the sights and sounds of the land, offering glimpses into the faith of the countless devotees.

Compiled mainly from lectures given by the author at local temples in Japan, this book gives essential spiritual solutions to develop a mindset that cultivates peace of mind. Illustrated with examples from daily life, it discusses basic mental attitudes that help manage stress, improve relationships at home and at work, and cope with fears of an uncertain future. The book helps face the sources of stress and unhappiness positively and constructively by accepting them as precious experiences to cultivate the mind and soul.