The thing with Ladies Watches is as they say, “A woman can never have enough clothes and shoes”, and the same rule of thumb applies for a wristwatch. It would not be wrong to say that a wristwatch is the handiest staple accessory for the woman of today, who believes in exhibiting beauty-with-brains. Like every other accessory, you need one for every occasion. The best thing about the amazing new trends in wristwatches that emerged in 2016 is that they offer something for everyone. While a floral wristwatch would sport a casual T-shirt and jeans look best, a geometrically patterned knitted watch is all the rage for its Bohemian vibe. Planning on hanging out with friends this weekend? A multicoloured woven watch like this one can be paired perfectly with an easy breezy, floral or plain chiffon flared long dress or a long skirt. The obsession with Turkish jewellery across the world (especially Pakistan) is apparently not going to end anytime soon. Jewelled Turkish style watches, which can be best worn during the festive season, are another addition to the latest wristwatch trends. If you're into all-things-vintage, the denim watch or Eiffel Tower watch is sure to make your style game strong. Also, there are those with charms, chains and beads, which the younger lot (read: college and university going girls) can sport on any day, from the bonfire golden night to just any other day at the institution. Those who want their watches to match each and every outfit or pair of shoes they wear can go for the easy-on-pocket watch set which comes with interchangeable straps.

3. The Sunrise by Victoria Hislop:  

In the summer of 1972, Famagusta in Cyprus is the most desirable resort in the Mediterranean, a city bathed in the glow of good fortune. An ambitious couple are about to open the island's most spectacular hotel, where Greek and Turkish Cypriots work in harmony. Two neighbouring families, the Georgious and the Özkans, are among many who moved to Famagusta to escape the years of unrest and ethnic violence elsewhere on the island. But beneath the city's façade of glamour and success, tension is building. 

When a Greek coup plunges the island into chaos, Cyprus faces a disastrous conflict. Turkey invades to protect the Turkish Cypriot minority, and Famagusta is shelled. Forty thousand people seize their most precious possessions and flee from the advancing soldiers. In the deserted city, just two families remain. This is their story. (x)

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4.  Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie:  

The morning of August 9, 1945 breaks dreary and unspectacular in the city of Nagasaki. Nonetheless, twenty-one year-old Hiroko Tanaka is elated: she is in love. Her emerging romance with the displaced German Konrad Weiss offers release from the greyness of wartime deprivation. In this time of heightened xenophobia, their affair must be kept secret, particularly as Hiroko’s father has recently been outcast for questioning the patriotism of sending children on kamikaze missions. As Hiroko and Konrad furtively plan for a future after the war, there is no way they can comprehend the unspeakable devastation bearing down upon them. (Read complete synopsis here)

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5. The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam:  

In the dying days of a brutal civil war, Sohail Haque stumbles upon an abandoned building. Inside he finds a young woman whose story will haunt him for a lifetime to come. . . . Almost a decade later, Sohail's sister, Maya, returns home after a long absence to find her beloved brother transformed. While Maya has stuck to her revolutionary ideals, Sohail has shunned his old life to become a charismatic religious leader. And when Sohail decides to send his son to a madrasa, the conflict between brother and sister comes to a devastating climax. Set in Bangladesh at a time when religious fundamentalism is on the rise, The Good Muslim is an epic story about faith, family, and the long shadow of war. (x)

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6. Twilight In Delhi by Ahmed Ali:  

Set in nineteenth-century India between two revolutionary moments of change, Twilight in Delhi brings history alive, depicting most movingly the loss of an entire culture and way of life. As Bonamy Dobree said, "It releases us into a different and quite complete world. Mr. Ahmed Ali makes us hear and smell Delhi...hear the flutter of pigeons’ wings, the cries of itinerant vendors, the calls to prayer, the howls of mourners, the chants of qawwals, smell jasmine and sewage, frying ghee and burning wood." The detail, as E.M. Forster said, is "new and fascinating," poetic and brutal, delightful and callous. (x)

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That is all, folks! There are a bunch of sellers on Amazon.in that offer used books and they levy shipping if the order total is below INR 399. I bought the used books from a seller called Flickster. I am happy with the quality of books, so I consider my shopping experience to be pleasant. As for books, there was slight yellowing of pages, but no browning, torn pages and stains. In fact, one of the books was as good as new!

If you are into reading into do tell us about your new buys or your current read.

Till next time,
Deepika.