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Under the Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita – coming-of-age YA fiction
Under The Bakul Tree is a poignant, touching, and heartfelt coming-of-age YA fiction, a beautiful tale of friendship and hope.
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The Letter to Lahore by Tanu Shree Singh – Indian historical fiction
The Letter to Lahore is well-written, captivating, and courageous middle-grade Indian historical fiction featuring the unsung tale of heroes of freedom struggle.
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Strangus Derangus (Book #1), In the Bear’s Den (Book #2) & Adventures of Little Shambu by Reena Ittyerah Puri, Savio Mascarenhas (Illustrator)
Strangus Derangus and In the Bear’s Den & Other Adventures of Little Shambu are fun, cute, and lovely illustrated children’s story of the adventures of an Indian boy and his love for animals.…
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The Map and the Scissors by Amit Majmudar, a story of clashing personalities and partition
The Map and the Scissors is extraordinary, thought-provoking, epic, and beautifully written historical fiction, a story of clashing personalities and partition that brought back history to life. Disclaimer – Many thanks to the…
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Best Intentions by Simran Dhir – well written Indian contemporary
Best Intentions is gripping, fast paced, and well written Indian contemporary with many layers and themes that readers of the genre will enjoy.
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Zero Day by S. Hussain Zaidi – thriller on cyberterrorism
Zero Day is an intriguing, fast paced, and plot driven thriller on cyberterrorism. If you're fan of the author's previous work I'm sure you would enjoy this.
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The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy Publication Date: June 6th 2017 Publisher: Hamish Hamilton (Penguin Random House India) Read Date: October 30th 2018 Genre: Literary Fiction / Indian Culture and politics / Contemporary…
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You Never Know by Akash Verma
You Never Know by Akash Verma Publication Date: September 18th 2017 Publisher: Penguin Random House India Read Date: October 4th 2018 Genre: Psychological Thriller Pages: 240 Stars: 3/5 There will be times when…
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Goan Chase: Take Three Mysteries by Richa Sambhy Mediratta
Published: October 5th 2016 by Notion Press, Inc. Read Date: July 27th 2017 Stars: 4.5/5 It is story of three best friends solving mystery. Blurb (in my words)- Three friends, Jai, Ayesha and…
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Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar by Kochery C. Shibu
Published: September 2015 by Niyogi Books Read Date: May 23rd 2017 Stars: 3/5 Blurb (in my words)- Story revolves around Hydro Electric project (AM Hydro) – biggest dam under construction in Dhaulandhar and…