Its soothing melodies create a peaceful atmosphere ideal for meditation, spa treatments, Reiki, and yoga.

'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.This calming track is perfect for holistic therapies. A new taste of India from a promising new novelist.' Abbie Wightwick, Western Mail Mumbai and Calcutta come alive in Susmita's hands, the cities dancing breathlessly through the lives of their people.' Romy Wood, author, Word on the Street 'A beautiful, evocative read. Moushimi and Dipali are fragile and strong, courageous and nervous as they break free from expectation and limitation to write their own stories.

The women at the centre of the story and the women at the edges are inspirational in their warmth and courage.

Through the eyes of a widower and a lesbian we see an India that struggles to truly embrace modernity.' Farhana Shaikh, The Asian Writer 'The Normal State of Mind is a beautiful book by a beautiful writer. She has a perfect ear for dialogue and 20:20 vision for character.' Martin Freeman, The Herald 'Written with precision and a trained eye for detail, Susmita Bhattacharya's debut is a warm tale of love and friendship. Bhattacharya writes with a brisk, uncluttered style producing a love story with themes that cross continents. Vivid and tender, funny and bittersweet, it's fearlessly full of surprises about what it means to be young and female in 1990s India on the cusp of change.' Rosie Dastoor, author, A Small Fortune 'Instantly engaging, The Normal State of Mind is rich with the colour and flavour of India. 'The Normal State of Mind is a deliciously bold debut novel, delving in the mores of modern love, marriage and sexuality, through the eyes of two young women, one gay, one straight.

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