1 Colour My Love (Niyogi Books)

This diverse anthology by Shehnab Sahin is a hat-tip to historic fiction from all corners of Assam that span nearly a century. There are stories about its culture, ecology, socio-political layers and lots more to keep the reader piqued.

2 Colombo: Port of Call (Penguin)

Ajay Kamalakaran’s book is a delightful hop across to this coastal city, with fascinating impressions by celebrities who visited Colombo, from Mahatma Gandhi, to Sir Don Bradman, Anton Chekhov and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

3 All The Missing Socks (Pratham Books)

This charming tale by Easterine Kire with quirky art by Ogin Nayam is a beginner-reader special. It’s packed with oodles of delicate humour for young readers, who are taking their first steps with discovering picture books. Go, find your favourite, amidst all the missing socks!