Books of the week: From Vinu Abraham's The Lost Heroine to Mark Gevisser’s The Pink Line, our picks

Our weekly roundup of books that should be on your radar. For more of our weekly book recommendations, *** – FICTION The Lost Heroine By Vinu Abraham; translated by CS Venkiteswaran and Arathy Ashok Speaking Tiger | Rs 299 | 176 pages Translated from the Malayalam by CS Venkiteswaran and Arathy Ashok, author Vinu Abraham’s novel depicts the tragic life of Malayalam cinema’s heroine PK Rosy. Victory Colony, 1950 By Bhaswati Ghosh Yoda Press | Rs 499 | 292 pages Writer and translator Bhaswati Ghosh’s debut novel follows Amala Manna, who in 1949 has just crossed over to India from East Pakistan, and soon loses her younger brother Kartik. – NON-FICTION The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World’s Queer Frontiers By Mark Gevisser HarperCollins India | Rs 699 | 568 pages Writer Mark Gevisser’s book tells the story of how LGBTQ+ rights have become important human rights during the second decade of the 21st century. Turmeric Nation: A Passage Through India’s Tastes Edited by Shylashri Shankar Speaking Tiger | Rs 499 | 336 pages Edited by author and senior fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, Shylashri Shankar, the book is a collection of essays that seek to understand what ‘Indian’ food is, how it can be classified by region, religion, or ritual, the concept of a collective self when it comes to cuisine, and more.