The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh - A story subtly told.with endearing and authentic characters.a young boy growing up in Calcutta and then in London. Violence( post partition)wraps the book but in a surprising form - subtle and soft.
The Moon and Six pence by Somerset Maugham - The celeberated story of Paul Gaughin, the famous painter. A book about dreams and what it takes to achieve them.
The Serpent and the Rope - Raja Rao.probably the best book to ever come out of India.itz philosophical and poetically written.
Atlas Shurgged by Ayn Rand: A modern classic. The best illustration of objectivism, the philosophy proposed by the author. The book has compelling characters who do not believe in mediocrity.who believe in the righteousneous of hard earned money.
The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham - A compelling story about a young boy who wants to know the absolute!