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HAVE YOU MET ME d’Andaleeb Wajid

Three cousins reunite at their grandmother’s funeral and discover her secret life through the journals she left behind, forcing them to confront buried family tensions, long-held secrets, and the complicated legacy she has left them.

HAVE YOU MET ME
by Andaleeb Wajid
HarperCollins India, July 2026

Haleema Begum was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her three daughters were settled in different parts of the world with their families, and she got to spend time with her grandchildren whenever they visited her home in Mysore.

But when Haleema dies, the families gather in her house again, maybe for the last time. Amidst a cloud of grief and decades of unspoken pain and bitterness between their mothers, Safina, Nura and Rayhaan meet. As kids, they were inseparable. Now they are practically strangers.

But when the three cousins discover Nani’s journals, they find a common purpose-protecting their Nani’s home and legacy. As they begin to learn about the family’s history, the three of them also start to understand each other. Told from multiple perspectives, Have You Met Me? is a novel charged with the bittersweet emotions and complex relationships that are a part of every family.

Andaleeb Wajid is a Bangalore-based hybrid author. She writes in genres such as romance, horror and YA. She has published 40 novels in 14 years.

MUSAFIR CAFÉ de Divya Prakash Dubey

What happens when two people determined not to fall in love keep finding reasons to stay? The phenomenal Hindi bestseller now in English.

MUSAFIR CAFÉ
by Divya Prakash Dubey
HarperCollins India, 2016/September 2026

In the bustling heart of Mumbai, Chandar and Sudha meet across a coffee-house table—two strangers bound by parental pressure, mutual reluctance and an unexpected honesty that cuts through every social pretense.

She’s a divorce lawyer who knows exactly how love ends. He’s a software engineer who doesn’t know what he wants from life. Neither wants marriage. Neither expects this.

From staged matrimonial disasters to tearfilled evenings at Prithvi Theatre, from seaside confessions to late-night messages left unsent, their story unfolds in stolen conversations and eloquent silences—the kind that change everything.

Now a major Netflix series, Musafir Café is a tender, witty and deeply human exploration of modern relationships, self-discovery and the terrifying beauty of connection.

Divya Prakash Dubey is known for his contemporary Hindi writing and has authored other books like October Junction and Masala Chai. His works are appreciated for their simplicity and emotional depth.

DETECTIVE GOPI de Sudha Murty

A new book in the bestselling series about the world’s most lovable dog, who turns detective to solve a splashy summer mystery!

DETECTIVE GOPI
by Sudha Murty
illustrated by Suvidha Mistry
HarperCollins India, October 2026

Gopi is back in a brand-new avatar!

It’s been an unbearable summer in Bangalore. Gopi is trying everything to keep cool. From rolling in muddy puddles to jumping into ponds and wells (and having to be rescued). But nothing is working. Till Ajji plans a getaway to the banks of the River Shubhada.

But what was planned as an escape from the heat becomes an unforgettable adventure as Gopi turns detective and helps solve a mystery!

Sudha Murty was born and brought up in North Karnataka. She did her M.Tech in Computer Science, founded the Infosys Foundation and is currently the Chairperson of the Murty Trust. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written more than 50 books across genres—from children’s books to short stories, novels, technical books, and travelogues. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. She has more than 20 honorary doctorates and is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2023 and 2006 respectively; Sahitya Akademi Award in 2023; the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature in 2006 and the Attimabbe award for excellence in Kannada literature from the Government of Karnataka in 2011. Most recently, Sudha Murty was nominated as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.

THE TURNING de Shannaaya Chopra

We know how the story goes. A villain with powers that could destroy the world, against an unlikely hero with gifts that rival the villain’s. A long struggle, full of losses, until finally good triumphs over evil. But what if the wicked, uncontrollable powers belonged to the hero herself?

THE TURNING
by Shannaaya Chopra
illustrated by Omung Kumar
HarperCollins India, April 2026

Kiara Sharma’s life is uneventful—a widower father, devoted friends and an affinity for art. But as the clock strikes midnight and a full moon rises, she transforms into a red-eyed Katrol—a werewolf so rare that only two are known to be alive.

Kiara’s fate takes her to Ordenia, a land hidden in the forests of Mumbai, where she is acquainted with the world of werewolves and memory orbs. Kiara fells a war raging inside her, but it’s just the beginning–her arrival brings howling enemies to her new home, ones that could destroy everything she loves.

As Kiara sets out on a perilous journey to save her friends, her very soul is put to the test. She knows she is being asked to flip a coin- will she let the monster inside her win or will she sacrifice her life for Ordenia?

Shannaaya Chopra is a 19-year-old college student, currently pursuing a degree in psychology. Born and brought up in Mumbai, she considers the city her forever home. She has been a voracious reader ever since she gained the ability to read, which eventually morphed into a great love for writing as well. She has a dog named Happy and a little sister who she calls Tiny. They are more precious to her than anything in the world. Shannaaya enjoys playing badminton, swimming and (though he can never learn the choreography) dancing with her friends. She hopes that THE TURNING is just the beginning of a very long line of books to come.

THE ZEN HUSTLE CODE de Bhasker Jaiswal & Anupam Mukherji

Forget everything you’ve been told about the soul-crushing sacrifices you need to make to achieve corporate success.

THE ZEN HUSTLE CODE:
Life-changing Strategies for Unstoppable Career Growth
by Bhasker Jaiswal
with Anupam Mukherji
HarperCollins India, March 2026

Whether you’re a twenty-five-year-old facing corporate dread, a thirties-something climbing the professional ranks or a forty-plus executive wondering why you spent your youth perfecting PowerPoint fonts, THE ZEN HUSTLE CODE shows you how to excel in both your career and in your life.

C-level advertising veteran Bhasker Jaiswal tells you how to crack the code to becoming a top performer, create long-lasting legacies — all while having time for your hobbies, holidays and the things that truly matter in life. Co-authored with Anupam Mukerji, better known as the once-anonymous blogger Fake IPL Player, this radical guide transforms complex career strategies into practical insights that actually stick.

Through this book, you’ll learn the sure-shot way to:

– get your promotion
– understand the dynamics of your office – red and green flags
– get to CXO while still owning your weekends, and much more.

Using brilliant analogies and real-world examples, Bhasker and Anupam deliver the blueprint for an impressive career while keeping your peace of mind intact. Because life’s too short to spend pretending conference rooms are living rooms!

BHASKER JAISWAL is ex COO of the media business at Dentsu India—the fifth largest advertising network in the world. Over a twenty-five-year career, Bhasker has worked with advertising giants like Omnicom and Publicis across India and SEA. He has handled some of their largest clients including Apple, Pepsi, P&G, Coca-Cola, Danone, Intel, Visa, Johnson & Johnson, etc.