As 2025 draws to a close, Westland Books rolls out a power-packed December list spanning fiction, memoir, policy, poetry, finance, children’s literature and more. From sharp political insight and compelling life stories to imaginative storytelling and practical guides, this month’s catalogue reflects the publisher’s trademark blend of depth and diversity. Whether you’re looking to end the year with a thought-provoking read, discover a new voice, or pick up a gift-worthy title, Westland’s December releases offer something for every kind of reader. Below is a curated round-up of the standout books hitting shelves this month.

1. Why I Killed My Husband and Other Such Stories — Anita Nair
A daring collection of six stories that reveal the collision of personal lives with India’s turbulent social and political shifts; Nair is one of India’s most acclaimed literary voices and a Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

2. Travels in the Other Place: Pursuing the Self in Eight Acts — Pallavi Aiyar
A luminous blend of memoir, travel and philosophy as Aiyar reflects on identity, illness and belonging; she is a globetrotting foreign correspondent and author of eight books.

3. Of Least Concern — Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
Poems born from a Dehradun garden, meditating on nature, time and mortality with striking clarity; Mehrotra is an award-winning poet, translator and editor.

4. Stories We Wear: Status, Spectacles and the Politics of Appearance — Shefalee Vasudev
A sharp look at fashion, identity and cultural contradictions in modern India; Vasudev is a journalist and former editor of Marie Claire India.

5. We Are Our Future: Reflections on Life — Ashok S. Ganguly
An industry titan looks back on a life in business, policy and personal decisions that shaped post-Independence India; Ganguly is a former Hindustan Unilever chairman and Rajya Sabha member.

6. Tatyasaheb: The Story of a Bombay Entrepreneur — Tejaswini Apte-Rahm
The extraordinary true tale of a chawl-born textile assistant who rose to become a Bombay business pioneer; Apte-Rahm is the award-winning author of The Secret of More.

7. Rare: Investing The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Way — Nandini Vijayaraghavan
A deep dive into the Big Bull’s investment strategy across equities, PE, trading and film, backed by exclusive interviews; Vijayaraghavan is a Singapore-based analyst and banker.

8. Be Cyber Smart: An Essential Guide for Every Indian — Satyendra K. Dwivedi
Practical advice and real stories on staying safe from digital scams in an increasingly online India; Dwivedi is an IIT-Kanpur and IIM-B alumnus with decades in tech leadership.

9. Infant Emperor: Ponniyin Selvan Book 6 — Kalki (translated by Nandini Krishnan)
Intrigue deepens in the Chozha Empire with secrets, prophecies and a mysterious child in this classic Tamil saga; Kalki is a legendary writer and journalist of India’s freedom era, translated by award-nominated author Nandini Krishnan.

10. Run, Ekki, Run! — Peggy Sood
A charming children’s story about an emu who learns to soar in his own way; Sood is a long-time educator and literacy advocate.

11. Phonics Fun! Long and Short Vowels — (Children’s Activity Book)
A lively, activity-filled introduction to vowel sounds that makes early reading playful and engaging; created to build strong phonics and language skills for young learners.

12. Phonics Fun! Beginning Sounds — (Children’s Activity Book)
Colourful, hands-on activities help children explore letter sounds, boosting confidence and curiosity in reading; designed to make phonics a fun everyday adventure.