In a literary landscape where first novels often show their seams, Lana Sabarwal’s Maya, Dead and Dreaming arrives with the polish and precision of a seasoned storyteller. What makes this achievement even more striking is Sabarwal’s background: an economist specialising in…
Aravind Adiga burst onto the literary scene in 2008 with The White Tiger, a scathing indictment of India’s class struggle, winning the Booker Prize and establishing him as a bold new voice in postcolonial literature. His debut was celebrated for its…
Sukriti's Bride's Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy is a revelatory exploration of India's bridal fashion industry, weaving together sharp social commentary, rich cultural heritage, and deeply human narratives. At its core, the novel interrogates the ethical contradictions of an industry…
Joy Garg’s Perfect Advisor is a compelling blend of emotion, humour, and moral lessons woven together through the life and adventures of its protagonist, Ray Singhania. The book is a character-driven narrative that explores themes of justice, family, and the complexities…
A Genre-reader’s Perspective on The Quest of Sushruta As someone with a penchant for novels that blend history with fiction, I believe The Quest of Sushruta by Dr. Ajaya Kashyap stands out as a deeply absorbing and transformative reading experience.…
The Time Traveler’s Wife, published in 2003, is a unique blend of romance and science fiction written by Audrey Niffenegger. The novel follows the complex relationship between Henry DeTamble, a man with a rare genetic disorder that causes him to…
Anyone who claims to indulge in reading Indian English literature must have heard about Chetan Bhagat. The phenomena that annunciated the revolution in Indian English fiction – making it accessible, simple, friendly and 'consumable'. Before Bhagat, one might say, common…
I must admit right at the beginning that reading a quality poetry collection by a relatively young author does delight me more than anything else! Being an ardent reader of Indian English poetry for more than a decade (academic and…
Poetry! This word has a charming effect on many people. Literature could not be as aesthetic as it is (without poetry). I have been reading poetry for many years. I began reading serious poetry during my early college years. And…
The Unproposed Guy is a novel that offers entertainment, excitement, an engaging storyline and a very finely written, fitting conclusion that will sum up the life story of Kevin to an extent, a guy who realises his truth and lives…
