1 Indian Videshinis (Roli)

This curation by Ian Magedera makes for a fascinating insight into the lives of women of foreign heritage who made India their home. The list is a who’s-who of personalities who’ve strode India from politics to activism and business. These include Sonia Gandhi, Simon Tata, Dr Annie Besant. Sister Nivedita and Princess Niloufer, among others.

2 The Rain-Maiden and The Bear-Man (Seagull Books)

Easterine Kire’s stories in this collection represent the oral narratives from the people of Nagaland. Some were narrated by local storytellers, while others were based on Naga folktales.  Each story, brought alive by Sunandini Banerjee’s art, beautifully depicts its rich traditions that respect the natural and the spiritual worlds.

3 I See The Promised Land (Tara Books)

This visual storybook about the life of Martin Luther King Junior by Arthur Flowers and Manu Chitrakar, is a must-read in these cataclysmic times. The stunning art and sharp text will take the reader on an interesting path, where Flower’s lyrical prose and Chitrakar’s Patua scroll art works offer a fresh look at King’s heroic life.