A good book fair should leave room for the title you did not arrive intending to buy. Perhaps it is an investigation built around a curious clue, a poem that catches a familiar emotion in unfamiliar language, or a work of history that turns a distant century into a living political world.
This second Anecdote reading guide presents 15 more books at New Delhi World Book Fair 2027. None of them appeared in our first New Delhi selection, so returning readers receive a genuinely different shortlist rather than the same recommendations in a new order.
The fair runs from 16 to 24 January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Anecdote Publishing House will bring its complete catalogue, and the titles below have been checked against current product pages for their authors, genres, descriptions, links and original cover images. For timings, travel and visitor information, use the separate New Delhi World Book Fair 2027 guide rather than treating this reading list as an event notice.
15 More Books at New Delhi World Book Fair 2027 by Interest
| If you want to read about… | Books to explore |
| Adaptability and decisions under pressure | The Odyssey Equation |
| Crime, clues and police investigations | Connecting The Cuts; The Murder Of Gabbar; Gulnora |
| Ancient India, mythology and political history | WAR GAMES – The Indian Who Succeeded Alexander The Great; The Arrows Of Ayodhya |
| Ambition and moral compromise | The Last Sutta |
| Love, grief and emotional renewal in poetry | The Bloom After Rain; Diary of the lost words |
| Contemporary life through poetry and art | In Between The Lines |
| Self-awareness and changing inherited beliefs | The You Beyond You |
| Spiritual experience and inner healing | Why Am I Here; Find The Light That Hides In You |
| Information literacy and clearer thinking | From Chaos To Clarity |
| Children’s reading connected with healthy habits | Dr. D The Warth Of Tooth Monsters |
This is not a ranking. Begin with the experience you want from your next book, then compare the official descriptions and physical editions at the fair.
Crime, Clues and Institutional Pressure
1. Connecting The Cuts by Nachi
Cover: Connecting The Cuts by Nachi.
Catalogue genres: Crime, Mystery Thriller and Suspense
DSP Arjun Iyer travels to Chennai to investigate the unusual murder of a prominent businessman. The case soon expands into a chain of killings, each accompanied by a symbolic clue, leaving Arjun and Inspector Munuswamy to uncover the pattern connecting apparently separate deaths.
This may suit readers who enjoy fast police investigations, recurring clues and a partnership between investigators. Nachi, the pen name of Narasimhan Eswar, draws on extensive professional and international experience, but the novel remains centred on crime, consequence and the pressure of solving a growing case.
2. The Murder Of Gabbar by Venkat Raman V
Cover: The Murder Of Gabbar by Venkat Raman V.
Catalogue genres: Thriller and Suspense; Crime Thriller
When a feared gangster is murdered in his own territory, the possibility of a wider gang conflict places DSP Gaurav under immediate pressure. The investigation leads through competing motives, political interference and alliances that make apparently simple answers difficult to trust.
Readers who prefer police procedurals shaped by institutions and power may appreciate this book. Its central question is not merely who committed the crime, but whether an investigation can remain independent when influential interests surround it.
3. Gulnora by Ashok Bhasin
Cover: Gulnora by Ashok Bhasin.
Catalogue genres: Crime Thriller and Fiction
The novel begins in 2000, when a young Uzbek woman is stopped at Delhi airport with bales of silk. A case that appears to concern routine smuggling becomes more dangerous after the death of a customs superintendent raises conflicting claims of suicide and murder.
Ashok Bhasin’s experience in the Customs and Central Excise Department informs the setting and institutional detail. The book may appeal to readers who want an insider-grounded investigation involving corruption, concealed favours and the people who benefit when official systems are compromised.
History, Mythology and the Making of Power
4. WAR GAMES – The Indian Who Succeeded Alexander The Great by B Rachana Appachoo
Cover: WAR GAMES – The Indian Who Succeeded Alexander The Great by B Rachana Appachoo.
Catalogue genre: Historical Fiction
Set amid the upheavals surrounding Alexander’s campaigns and death, this historical novel turns towards Chandragupta Maurya and the transformation of India’s northwest. Warfare, imperial collapse and the emergence of a new dynasty provide the book’s political scale.
It may suit readers interested in ancient history, military strategy and researched historical fiction. As with any historical novel, it should be approached as a narrative interpretation rather than a substitute for academic history.
5. The Arrows Of Ayodhya by Raman Sharma
Cover: The Arrows Of Ayodhya by Raman Sharma.
Catalogue genre: Fiction
Raman Sharma retells the Ramayana through Lakshman’s perspective, beginning with the princes of Ayodhya and following the courage, loyalty and duty that shape his journey beside Ram. The familiar epic is therefore encountered through a different central consciousness.
Readers who enjoy Indian mythological fiction may value the emphasis on responsibility and sacrifice. It is especially relevant for someone who knows the broad narrative but wants to reconsider how the story changes when attention moves away from its customary centre.
6. The Last Sutta by Vishesh Dubey
Cover: The Last Sutta by Vishesh Dubey.
Catalogue genre: Fiction
Abhay begins as a lower-middle-class man whose humiliation becomes the force behind a determined transformation. His movement towards political power gradually tests the boundaries between resilience, calculation and moral compromise.
This novel may interest readers who prefer character-driven stories of ambition rather than uncomplicated accounts of success. It also offers reading groups a basis for discussing class, pride, political ascent and the personal cost of becoming powerful.
Poetry for Love, Grief and Contemporary Life
7. The Bloom After Rain by Dr. Sougat Dasgupta
Cover: The Bloom After Rain by Dr. Sougat Dasgupta.
Catalogue genre: Poetry
Across 80 poems, this collection moves from heartbreak through solitude and healing towards the possibility of love returning. Its emotional sequence gives readers a clear path through the collection while allowing each poem to hold a distinct moment.
It may appeal to readers who turn to poetry for emotional recognition and renewal. Gift buyers should consider whether the recipient already enjoys reflective writing about love and recovery rather than choosing it solely from its hopeful title.
8. In Between The Lines by Brinda Roy
Cover: In Between The Lines by Brinda Roy.
Catalogue genre: Poetry
Brinda Roy’s collection considers corporate pressure, empty nests, divorce, loneliness and the courage required for unconventional choices. A satirical edge sits beside quieter emotional observation, and the book includes a selection of the poet’s original sketches.
Readers who enjoy poetry engaging directly with contemporary adult life may appreciate its range. It is also a useful choice for someone who likes visual art and verse to share the same reflective space.
9. Diary of the lost words by Isabel Ho
Cover: Diary of the lost words by Isabel Ho.
Catalogue genre: Poetry
This collection explores grief, identity, trauma, resilience and the gradual movement towards emotional renewal. Isabel Ho writes from the perspective of a young poet whose wider work also engages with self-worth, gender equality and mental-health awareness.
The book may resonate with readers seeking emotionally direct poetry about hardship and hope. Because its concerns are personal and potentially intense, it is sensible to read the official description and consider the intended reader before selecting it as a gift.
Personal Development Without a Single Formula
10. The Odyssey Equation by Amar B. Singh
Cover: The Odyssey Equation by Amar B. Singh.
Catalogue genre: Nonfiction
Rather than promising certainty about the future, this book concentrates on how readers respond to uncertainty. Its framework combines recognising patterns, remaining composed under pressure and taking a wider view before acting.
It may suit professionals, students and general readers who want a structured approach to resilience and decision-making. Choose it for someone interested in frameworks and ideas, not for a reader currently seeking memoir or narrative nonfiction.
11. The You Beyond You by Ramzi Najjar
Cover: The You Beyond You by Ramzi Najjar.
Catalogue genre: Self-Help, Motivational
Ramzi Najjar examines how acquired beliefs, habits and assumptions can shape a person’s understanding of reality. The book invites readers to question those patterns and consider how mind, body, environment and self-perception interact.
This may interest readers drawn to expansive, philosophical approaches to personal development. Its method and tone are broader than a compact productivity manual, so it is worth examining a few pages before deciding whether its style suits you.
12. From Chaos To Clarity by Dr. Deepak Kumar Shrivastava
Cover: From Chaos To Clarity by Dr. Deepak Kumar Shrivastava.
Catalogue genre: Nonfiction
This practical book addresses the difficulty of managing information in a world of constant data. It offers methods for organising, filtering and using information more effectively in professional and personal settings.
The author’s background in public-library services and information literacy gives the subject a clear professional foundation. Readers dealing with digital overload, scattered material or demanding decision-making may find it more relevant than a general motivational title.
Spiritual Enquiry and Inner Healing
13. Why Am I Here by Sarazen Brooks
Cover: Why Am I Here by Sarazen Brooks.
Catalogue genre: Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality
Sarazen Brooks writes about near-death experiences, out-of-body journeys, reincarnation, spiritual guides and questions concerning what may lie beyond physical life. The narrative combines remembered personal experience with an explicitly metaphysical understanding of existence.
This is best suited to readers open to spiritual testimony and accounts that do not present themselves as conventional scientific enquiry. It may prompt discussion about mortality, compassion and purpose even when readers approach its claims from different positions.
14. Find The Light That Hides In You by Ruchira Puri Pujari
Cover: Find The Light That Hides In You by Ruchira Puri Pujari.
Catalogue genres: Self Help and Spirituality
Blending memoir and spiritual reflection, Ruchira Puri Pujari considers pain, memory, healing and self-realisation. Her approach presents inner change as a form of compassionate enquiry rather than an instruction to ignore difficult experience.
It may suit readers who appreciate personal spiritual writing with a reflective rather than prescriptive tone. Since the themes include trauma and healing, gift buyers should consider whether the intended reader welcomes such material.
Children’s Reading and Everyday Health
15. Dr. D The Warth Of Tooth Monsters by Dr. Shivangi Sharma
Cover: Dr. D The Warth Of Tooth Monsters by Dr. Shivangi Sharma.
Catalogue genre: Children’s Book
Dentist and author Dr. Shivangi Sharma places oral health inside a science-fiction-inspired adventure. Dr. D confronts the Tooth Monsters, allowing daily hygiene, courage and anxiety about dental visits to enter the story through action rather than a lecture.
Families and educators seeking a story connected with a practical routine may wish to examine it. No fixed age recommendation has been invented here; an adult should inspect the language, presentation and themes to decide whether they suit the intended child.
How to Turn 15 Possibilities into a Useful Shortlist
A long list becomes helpful only when it supports a decision. Choose according to the reading experience you can realistically give time to after the fair.
| Reader or purpose | A practical starting point |
| Plot-focused reader | Compare the three crime titles and decide whether you prefer pattern-led clues, political interference or an institutional investigation. |
| History or mythology reader | Choose between ancient political reconstruction and a familiar epic viewed through Lakshman. |
| Poetry reader | Select emotional renewal, contemporary social observation or grief and identity. |
| Reflective nonfiction reader | Compare resilience, information literacy, self-perception and spiritual enquiry rather than treating them as one category. |
| Gift buyer | Match the recipient’s demonstrated interests; do not rely on the cover or a broad genre label alone. |
| Family or educator | Inspect the children’s title directly and decide suitability without assuming a universal age band. |
If you expect to buy several books, build a varied set: one plot-led title, one reflective work and one book outside your usual preference. This produces a more useful reading pile than purchasing several books that offer nearly the same experience.
For a wider view, browse the complete Anecdote catalogue or move through the genres collection. The Anecdote authors page can also help readers understand the professional and creative backgrounds behind the books.
A Brief Note for Your Fair Visit
The official New Delhi World Book Fair 2027 page confirms the 54th edition and its Bharat Mandapam schedule. The organiser’s current exhibitor terms require a minimum 10% discount on displayed books; this does not establish any additional Anecdote-specific offer, bundle or giveaway.
The Anecdote stall number has not yet been confirmed. Planned author meetings, signings and reading sessions also await final names and arrangements, so check Anecdote News and Events before travelling. Visitors using Delhi Metro can consult the official Supreme Court station page when planning their route.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are these the same books as the first New Delhi reading guide?
No. All 15 titles in this guide are different from those in the first New Delhi selection. The purpose is to widen the choice without repeating recommendations.
2. Will Anecdote’s complete catalogue be available at the fair?
Yes. Anecdote Publishing House has confirmed that its complete catalogue will be available. A particular physical format or copy should still be checked at the stall because stock may change during the event.
3. Are the books ranked from best to least suitable?
No. They are organised by reading interest, not placed in a universal ranking. A useful choice depends on whether the reader wants suspense, poetry, history, reflection, children’s storytelling or another experience.
4. How were the 15 books verified?
Each title was checked against its current Anecdote product page for the exact title, author, catalogue genre, description, product link and original cover URL. A title with an unverifiable page or cover was not used.
5. Are the cover images original?
Yes. Every image uses the original cover URL published on the corresponding Anecdote product page. The covers have not been redrawn, recoloured, cropped, distorted or replaced.
6. Which books may suit crime readers?
Connecting The Cuts emphasises symbolic links between murders, The Murder Of Gabbar places a police investigation amid political and criminal pressure, and Gulnora begins with customs enforcement and corruption. Compare those different investigative settings before choosing.
7. Which titles may interest readers of Indian history or mythology?
WAR GAMES turns to Chandragupta Maurya in the period following Alexander, while The Arrows Of Ayodhya retells the Ramayana through Lakshman. One is historical fiction and the other mythological fiction, so they serve different interests.
8. Which poetry collection should a first-time poetry reader consider?
Begin with the theme closest to you. The Bloom After Rain follows heartbreak and renewal, In Between The Lines reflects on contemporary adult life, and Diary of the lost words addresses grief, identity and resilience.
9. Are there books for professional or student development?
The Odyssey Equation focuses on adaptability under uncertainty, while From Chaos To Clarity concentrates on organising and using information. Readers should choose according to the problem they actually want to think through.
10. Is the children’s title suitable for every child?
No universal age recommendation has been claimed. A parent, guardian or educator should inspect the book’s language, illustrations and subject before deciding whether it suits a particular child.
11. Which books might work as gifts?
Any of these books could be thoughtful when it matches the recipient’s established interests. Poetry and spiritual writing are especially personal choices, so read the description rather than selecting only by appearance.
12. Will the authors of these books attend the fair?
Participating authors have not yet been announced. Anecdote is planning author meetings, signings and reading sessions, but names, timings, venues and any registration requirements will be published only after finalisation.
Leave Space for the Unexpected Book
The advantage of preparing a shortlist is not that it removes surprise. It gives you a clear place to begin, leaving more attention for the book that earns its way into your hands through a description, a first page or a thoughtful conversation.
Review these 15 titles alongside Anecdote’s first New Delhi book guide, then explore the complete catalogue before your visit. At the fair, compare the physical editions and ask the Anecdote team which part of the catalogue best fits the reader you are buying for.