Our pick for May is Christina Dhanuja’s ‘Dalit Women and the Fullness of Life’, which blends memoir and social analysis to explore the inner lives, agency and complexity of Dalit women beyond stereotypes. Sign up to meet the author.
What happens when women refuse to age into invisibility? Is there any prerequisite to enjoying desire or sensual pleasure? These and other interesting topics were raised during eShe Book Club discussion with author Sonora Jha.
Our book of the month is Deepta Roy Chakraverti’s ‘Daktarin Jamini Sen’ — a fascinating historical tale with exciting twists and turns in royal intrigue, chronicling the incredible life of a forgotten feminist icon. Perfect for Women’s History Month? We think so!
Register for eShe’s first Book Club discussion on 28 February 2026, where you can share your views about our Book of the Month ‘Intemperance’ and interact with the author Sonora Jha.
Film and television actor Sonali Bendre Behl’s second book invites new readers and especially parents of young children to cherish the joy of books, offering personal anecdotes, encouragement and guidance to ignite new literary journeys.
Jojo Moyes’ new novel ‘Still Me’, ‘The Only Story’ by Julian Barnes and ‘Eleven Ways to Love’ should be on your must-read list this month.
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, Peach by Emma Glass, and an old book that MUST make it to your reading list this month.