Dehradun, Oct. 6 -- Books from My Shelves

Before I go any further, I would like to mention that today's article is all due to Mr. Napalchyal's generosity and magnanimity. I have been out of town for some time now and if this article sees the light of day, I have only him to thank - for gently nudging me to submit my piece.

Being an only child, my relationship with books has been deeply personal, intimate, warm, comforting and all encompassing. The relationship of course, has evolved over the years, yet one constant remains. I am surrounded by them, still. So, from a bibliophile or a bookworm, who would devour a book a day, I find myself still buying books (albeit with toned down fervour), with a genuine desire and plan to read them. But...