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Truly self-interpretive, this book juxtaposes experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba with spiritual experiences recorded by seekers over the millennia. The narratives mirror the journey that men and women have embarked upon over time to unite with the Divine. These encounters, far from random, are part of a meticulously planned and intentional process driven by Sai’s unwavering commitment to human transformation. Each occurrence underscores the tangible, poignant and accessible nature of the spiritual journey, making it more intense and impactful than ever recorded.

Sonia Rafeek’s third novel The House of Girls is a historiographic metafiction crafted in a ‘novel within novel’ format. The story kicks off with the protagonist Nazia Hassan, working as a receptionist in a hospital in Dubai, receiving a book by courier written by someone else in her name. Embarrassed to the core, she tries to hide it, yet longs to see its contents. The new novel titled ‘Bait Al Banat’ unravels the life of three sisters, Mariam, Soraiyya and Shamsa, who lived in the historic Gold Souq area. They remained unmarried throughout their lives and earned their living by doing small-scale businesses.