The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
“Because ultimately only the witness — and not the actors — knows the truth (Vyasa to Draupadi)” What would the Mahabharata be like if told through a woman’s voice? … Continue reading
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
Stories Short and Sweet by Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond is a prolific writer, and generations of Indians have grown up reading his books, some of which are also part of the school curriculum. This collection of twelve … Continue reading
A Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
After the conquest of Malaya in 1942, the Japanese invaded Sumatra and took control of the island. A group of eighty Dutch women and children were collected, and no one … Continue reading
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, Joel Dicker
Marcus Goldman, a prodigy of the well-known author, Harry Quebert is facing a writer’s block. At 28 years, his first book sold a million copies, and Marcus moves into a … Continue reading
Prayers for the Stolen by Jennifer Clement
Ladydi, named so after Lady Diana, stays in a dangerous place for women. In those mountains of Guerrero , Mexico, ‘only boys were born, and some of them turned into … Continue reading
Necropolis by Avtar Singh
http://www.flipkart.com/affiliate/displayWidget?affrid=WRID-141241512826636978 “This city will forgive anything.Your father can make bad drugs, your husband can be a repeat offender with the tax department. Your daughter could be a hit-and-run artist, your family … Continue reading
Unravel by Preeti Singh, reviewed by Seema Mohapatra
“unravel Earliest known use of word – 1603 un.rav.el verb \ n- ra-v l\ : to cause the separate threads of something to come apart : to find the correct … Continue reading
A Monster Calls
A sick mother, a grandmother with whom he shares a cold relationship, bullies at school, an absentee father, and a yew tree that transforms into a monster at his … Continue reading
The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais
“Un petit trésor”!!! The Hundred Foot Journey, though first published in 2008 by Harper Collins, came back into prominence recently due to the recently released movie by the same … Continue reading
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