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Lamb to Slaughter and other short stories by Roald Dahl

When I first discovered Roald Dahl, it was for his children’s stories. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, James and the Giant Peach and so many amazing books, … Continue reading

November 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Interview with Aroon Shivdasani

IAAC, with Aroon Shivdasani at its helm, is well-known in NYC for its cultural programs. They support all artistic disciplines in the classical, fusion, folk and innovative forms influenced by … Continue reading

November 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

An Interview with Samit Basu

Samit Basu is an Indian novelist, graphic novelist and screenwriter. Basu is the author of The Simoqin Prophecies, The Manticore’s Secret and The Unwaba Revelations, the three parts of The … Continue reading

October 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gandhi Before India, Ram Guha

Time Magazine has called Ram Guha ‘Indian democracy’s preeminent chronicler’ and there is truth in the statement. While there are many social commentators, Ram Guha presents modern history in a … Continue reading

October 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Adventures of Stoob, Testing Times by Samit Basu

How does a ten year old live with a name like Subroto Bandhopadhyay ? A name so long that he won’t be able to get into a partnership with Barcelona’s … Continue reading

October 15, 2014 · 1 Comment

Send Us Your Writing

Is there something you have written, and not shared with others yet? A blog, short story, personal memoir, personal essay or a poem? Send it to us at thegoodbookcorner.com and … Continue reading

October 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Missing Queen by Samhita Arni

The Ramayana is a living epic, not dead literature — it is constantly reinvented, re-imagined, reinterpreted by poets, writers, artistes and performers of all genres, not only in India but … Continue reading

October 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Interview with Ashok Banker

Ashok Banker is a delight. He is one of India’s most popular and prolific  authors, and he is gracious, friendly and forthcoming. Despite his amazingly loaded schedule, he took time … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · 5 Comments

Raja Raja and the Swapped Sacks, Natasha Sharma

Raja Raja, the legendary Chola king in South India has a problem. Someone is sabotaging his trade with the Chinese, and swapping sacks of precious spices , gems and cloth … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ten Kings by Ashok Banker

The Rig Veda, or the Book of Knowledge, is one of the oldest Indian texts. Written in lyrical Sanskrit, the Rig Veda is a compilation of advice and instruction on … Continue reading

October 7, 2014 · Leave a comment