Summary

In Chapter 7, "Mukesh," while Mukesh was getting ready to spend the day with Priya, the phone rang. "Kyle from the Harrow Road Library" was calling about a book Mukesh had on request (78). Although confused, Mukesh promised to stop by and pick it up.

In Chapter 8, "Aleisha," Kyle called Aleisha to say that Mukesh was coming in to pick up his book. Aleisha felt embarrassed for reserving To Kill a Mockingbird for him, but ever since finishing it, "she had wanted to talk to someone about it" (81). Before going into the library, she googled the book's major themes. She did not know how to talk about literature.

In "Indira," Indira showed up late for yoga. Because it was the first time Naina had led the group since her treatment, Indira was eager to attend. While taking off her shoes, she found "a crumpled bit...