The Other Lata by Kirthana Ramisetti
Thursday, JUNE 26, 6:30 PM

​A compulsively readable story of mistaken identity and the sacrifices made to keep up appearances.
 
Lata Murthy stumbles into a more glamorous life when she starts receiving—and responding to—emails meant for another, far more fabulous Lata. But as she slips deeper into her new identity, she catches the attention of both a charming fashion designer and the real Lata, who’s out for revenge in increasingly strange and dangerous ways.

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PAIRED WITH: GrUner Veltliner by Ottavino Wines

The book is as lively and refreshing as a glass of this wine!  We paired this sharp, expressive Grüner Veltliner (from Shalini Sekharwith, Winemaker/Proprietor of Ottavino Wines) with The Other Lata—both are crisp, layered, and full of surprises. With bright citrus and a touch of spice, the wine mirrors Lata’s bold leap into a new life and the tension that simmers beneath the surface.

Purchase the Grüner by the glass during Book Club Meeting!

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"As lively and refreshing as a chilled glass of champagne, The Other Lata is a sharp, surprising exploration of identity, class, and what it means to truly belong. Kirthana Ramisetti has done it again!"
 Kirstin Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Counterfeit

“Who hasn’t longed to be someone richer, more glamorous, more famous, more fashionable, more powerful and alluring? Who hasn’t wanted to slip out of their own skin? Kirthana Ramisetti explores these ideas through a zany protagonist who makes the highly questionable, yet hilarious choice to assume a wealthy Mumbai socialite’s identity. Yet, for all The Other Lata’s humor, hijinks, and memorable party scenes, Ramisetti also tackles deeper themes of identity, belonging, class, and money in her third novel. While ultimately posing the question: how radical would it be, in fact, to love our true selves?” 
 Daphne Palasi Andreades, author of Brown Girls

“The Other Lata is a page-turning examination of class, wealth, and privilege, and just how fully you can erase yourself in a desperate attempt to be seen. Ramisetti is a master at creating the kinds of complex and nuanced female protagonists you can’t help rooting for even when they’re at their most exasperating. Fans of Inventing Anna will be taken in by this compulsive mistaken identity romcom that’s as insightful as it is satisfying.”
 Bianca Marais, international bestselling author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor

"The Other Lata is an energetic romp through New York City's high society, following our eponymous heroine, Lata, as she navigates the dizzying transformation from outsider into bonafide insider. This cat-and-mouse game of mistaken identity and deception will delight fans of both rom-coms and suspense."
 Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession

"There’s a new Tom Ripley in town! Identity thief Lata Murthy is all heart, an endearing underdog with a penchant for lying and stealing. She bounces around high society scenes in New York City and the Hamptons, but I would have followed Lata’s antics anywhere. The hot dog juggling scene (yes, you read that correctly) in particular had me cackling. Thanks to Ramisetti’s assured prose, The Other Lata manages to be both a delicious romp and a profound examination of what it means to belong." 
 Stephanie Wrobel, international and USA Today bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel
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"Kirthana Ramisetti's latest novel is both irresistible and impossible to put down! If you received an email invitation for a more exciting life, wouldn't you consider accepting it? Readers everywhere will be surprised and satisfied with Lata's journey with identity, power dynamics, and New York City. I know this will be a story that so many readers will love to return to. The Other Lata is my favorite type of novel: juicy, clever, and full of heart."
 Saumya Dave, author of The Guilt Pill