This feature explores how Indian YA literature walks a fine line between bestselling romances and issues of societal relevance.
Lockdown Diaries: A Day In The Life Of Anukrti Upadhyay
Author Anukrti Upadhyay talks about how focussing on her day-to-day tasks helps her gain little pockets of peace during this lockdown.
Why Coming-Of-Age Stories Crowd My Bookshelves
In a world where love is often temporary, Tia turns to coming-of-age stories to remember that there exists another, more courageous way.
Booklists
10 Exciting Indian YA Novels To Get Your Hands On
These Indian YA novels deal with LGBTQIA+ issues, Kashmir, infanticide, friendship and family and will keep you entertained for days.
9 Classics Written By Bengali Authors
Classics written by Bengali authors like Tagore and Ray have influenced and entertained generations of Indians. Here are 9 such books you must read.
The Ultimate List Of Books Worth Reading On Kindle Unlimited
We’ve sifted through the clutter on Kindle Unlimited to find the hidden gems. Here’s a list of amazing books that are available on Kindle Unlimited.
7 Indian Literary Podcasts You Must Listen To
Looking for new ways to try out all things literary? Check out these seven Indian literary podcasts that are sure to get you hooked.
The Absolute Worst Of Shakespeare’s Villains
We bring you some of Shakespeare’s villains that are just as compelling as his heroes, while also being disturbing and brutal figures.
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The Ultimate List Of Books Worth Reading On Kindle Unlimited
We’ve sifted through the clutter on Kindle Unlimited to find the hidden gems. Here’s a list of amazing books that are available on Kindle Unlimited.
Why I Am Reading Less During The Lockdown
Caught in the middle of an ever-growing list of things to do, Varsha talks about how this has led to her reading less during the lockdown.
Why You Should Read Albert Camus’ The Plague During The Lockdown
Albert Camus’ The Plague shows us the alarming parallels between fiction and the reality of our current lockdown. Find out how.
A Quartet Of Poems
While these four poems aren’t connected by a common theme, they are all poignant and vivid in their message and the images they create.
7 Indian Literary Podcasts You Must Listen To
Looking for new ways to try out all things literary? Check out these seven Indian literary podcasts that are sure to get you hooked.
The Absolute Worst Of Shakespeare’s Villains
We bring you some of Shakespeare’s villains that are just as compelling as his heroes, while also being disturbing and brutal figures.
Why I Read Shakespeare
Oishani talks about how reading Shakespeare opened up her eyes to conversations around gender, race and other subjects that are relevant today.
10 Marvellous Books Featuring Bookstores
We bring you a list of books featuring bookstores, both fiction and nonfiction, that reflect our love of all things book-based!
What Working At A Bookstore Taught Me
In this essay, Tia talks about the lessons she learnt while working at a bookstore and how they helped her later on in life.
Pick Of The Week
Chosen Spirits by Samit Basu
Although Samit Basu’s Chosen Spirits is a dystopian novel, it could very well become our reality. Set in near-future New Delhi, technology has taken over our lives and our every waking moment is captured by data analysts and monetised.
Touching upon themes of social inequality, religious intolerance and the importance of standing up for what you believe, Chosen Spirits will show you the path we could be heading down if don’t act now.
Author Spotlight
Rehana Munir
Rhea has completed her Masters in English at SNDT Women’s University. Her key research interests are post-colonial studies, mainly focussing on women’s narratives and their experience of citizenship. Her other interests are Dalit literature in translation. She also sings in a choir.
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