September Releases by Rupa Publications and Penguin Random House

Who You Were Meant to Be:

Become the Best Version of Yourself

By Zoe McKey (Price: Rs 195, Pages: 104) Rupa Publication

In Who You Were Meant to Be, Zoe McKey provides a roadmap to self-discovery and personal growth by exploring influential personality studies from renowned thinkers like Gary Chapman, Carl Jung, and Isabel Briggs Myers. This book offers a research-based, psychologically proven framework to help readers understand their strengths, improve self-awareness, and make more meaningful life choices. By integrating these insights into daily life, you can enhance your self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-love. McKey’s practical approach encourages readers to uncover their true selves and embrace a more fulfilling existence, breaking free from others' expectations to define their own path.

Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners

By Sreeram Chaulia (Price: Rs 795, Pages: 304) Rupa Publication

Sreeram Chaulia’s Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners explores the significance of India’s international friendships in achieving its goal of becoming a leading global power. This insightful book examines India’s strategic partnerships with Japan, Australia, the USA, Russia, France, Israel, and the UAE, analyzing how these relationships shape and are shaped by India’s position in the world. Chaulia delves into how India balances its alliances in a divided global landscape, the evolving value of these partnerships, and whether strategic ties will evolve into formal alliances. This comprehensive study provides a unique perspective on India’s role as a rising power and its approach to global diplomacy.

Intermezzo

By Sally Rooney (Price: Rs 699, Pages: 448) Penguin

Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo delves into the emotional complexities of two brothers, Peter and Ivan. Peter, a successful lawyer, struggles with addiction and conflicting relationships, while Ivan, a chess prodigy, embarks on a transformative affair with Margaret, an older woman with a troubled history. Rooney’s novel weaves their stories together to explore themes of unspoken emotions, human connection, and the delicate balance between desire and despair. With her characteristic insight and depth, Intermezzo offers a profound meditation on self-discovery and vulnerability, making it a compelling and introspective read.