Paperback copy of Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Good overall condition. Pages have slight yellowing due to age. No major damage. Mumbai - local pickup preferred. (Price can be negotiated)

Illustration by priyankar gupta

Bolbo Baggins is a hobbit who loves comfort, food, and staying home. Then a wizard and 13 dwarves show up and drag him on a quest to steal treasure from a dragon named Smaug. He faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and a riddle game with Gollum where he finds a magic ring. Bilbo starts as a nobody but becomes a hero. *Best for:* Ages 10+. Classic fantasy adventure. It’s the prequel to _The Lord of the Rings_ but works as a standalone.

This isn’t one big story. It’s a collection of short stories, all set in the same made-up South Indian town called *Malgudi*. Malgudi is a small town where nothing huge happens, but the people are unforgettable. You meet: - *Swami*, a schoolboy who hates math and gets into funny trouble - *An astrologer* who fakes predictions until his past catches up with him - *A talkative man* who tricks people just to earn his next meal - *Vendors, teachers, shopkeepers, kids* - all regular people living regular lives Each story is short, warm, and a little bit funny or sad. R.K.