<h2>1 The Man Who Saw Seconds (CLASH Books)</h2>
<p>This high-concept sci-fi thriller hinges on a deceptively <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/maharashtra-pawna-lake-emerges-as-top-paragliding-destination-near-mumbai-23627404" rel="nofollow">small advantage</a></strong> the ability to see five seconds into the future. Alexander Boldizar crafts a sharp narrative around Preble Jefferson, whose gift makes him unbeatable, yet increasingly isolated. The work probes consequence, and the burden of foresight.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>2 A Guardian and a Thief (Penguin Random House)</h2>
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<p>Set in a near-future Kolkata strained by climate collapse and surveillance, Megha Majumdar&rsquo;s novel brings together two sharply drawn figures &mdash; a state enforcer and a young thief &mdash; on intersecting paths. On the longlist for the National Book Award, the narrative balances urgency with interiority.</p>
<h2>3 The Cat Who Saved Books (Pan Macmillan India)</h2>
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<p>A cosy, heartwarming fable that celebrates the enduring power of <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/sign-up-for-these-unique-workshops-this-summer-season-to-level-up-your-game-23627198" rel="nofollow">reading</a></strong>. Sosuke Natsukawa&rsquo;s tale follows a withdrawn boy talked into a series of quests to save books by a speaking feline. Beneath its whimsical premise lies a reflective meditation on grief, connection and the meaning of stories.</p>

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This week’s book corner features a gripping sci-fi thriller, a climate-conscious literary tale, and a heartwarming fable. From The Man Who Saw Seconds to A Guardian and a Thief and The Cat Who Saved Books, the selection offers something for every kind of reader

Lit-start your week: From sci-fi twists to soul-soothing reads

1 The Man Who Saw Seconds (CLASH Books)

2 A Guardian and a Thief (Penguin Random House)

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