Children’s Day special: 12 lovely books for kids of all ages
Celebrate the joy of reading this Children’s Day with our hand-picked list of 12 delightful new books – perfect for curious, creative and fun-loving kids of every age!
Tag: book review
A tale of two Indias: Anita Krishan and Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew on their new historical novels
We interview novelists Anita Krishan and Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew about their new books set in mid-20th century India, highlighting stories of conflict, survival and the power of hope.
Monisha Rajesh’s ‘Moonlight Express’ – rides through history, culture, planet and politics
Former Indian Railways employee Sangeetha Vallat reviews British journalist Monisha Rajesh’s new book ‘Moonlight Express’ and finds cultural insight and social critique embedded in vivid descriptions of night-train journeys, food, people and landscapes.
This book is not a parenting guide – but it does tell you how to become a better parent
Anagha Nagpal and Riri G. Trivedi’s new book invites parents to reflect on their inner worlds and encourages emotional growth so that we avoid passing unresolved childhood wounds to the next generation.
Unbeaten spirit: 2 priceless new memoirs by Andaleeb Wajid and Sangeetha Vallat
We review two new memoirs set in Karnataka – Andaleeb Wajid’s is a touching tale of healing after losing loved ones to Covid, while Sangeetha Vallat’s is a witty sketch of the folks who keep Indian railways running.
Hyphenated worlds: Marjan Kamali’s fiction and the real-life resistance of Iranian women
Marjan Kamali’s bestselling novels capture the struggles of Iranian women caught between their homeland and adopted countries, between past and present, emphasising both the power of memory and the pain of loss.
When meat-eating becomes a metaphor for male authority over the female body
A comparison of Han Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ and Agustina Bazterrica’s ‘Tender Is the Flesh’ with food customs in India reveals how meat-eating is used as a patriarchal tool to strip the woman of her autonomy, writes Nethra Anoop.
12 books to keep children engrossed in the summer holidays
From books on environment to space, history, dogs, friendship, horror and wellbeing, we’ve got little readers of all ages covered for the long, hot summer vacations ahead!
Sonali Bendre Behl’s ‘A Book of Books’ is a welcoming, friendly guide to reading
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.
A daughter’s letters to her father, and a raw journey through eldercare and self-discovery
Popular podcaster Mohua Chinappa’s memoir ‘Thorns in My Quilt’ delves into her journey of self-discovery through letters to her deceased father, exploring themes of caregiving and empowerment, while addressing the societal challenges that women and families in South Asia often face.
What it means to be Muslim, female, poor – Neha Dixit’s book gives us a grounding in India’s truth
Award-winning journalist Neha Dixit’s debut book ‘The Many Lives of Syeda X’ follows a Muslim family in Delhi’s informal labour sector post-Babri Masjid riots. It visibilises the exploitation of migrant workers, and highlights women’s resilience amidst systemic inequalities.
10 exciting new books for the kids to cuddle up with this winter
Winter break is here, and it’s the perfect time for the kids to dive into reading! Here’s a curated list of engaging new books for children from India, featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction on themes like space, pets, girl power, the Indian freedom struggle, and more!
“All of us pretty much have similar narratives”: Saheba Singh and ‘All Kinds of Stupid’
Design entrepreneur and artist based in Delhi, Saheba Singh’s new book ‘All Kinds of Stupid’ explores themes of love, grief and self-discovery through poetry and interactive elements. It invites you to embrace your dark side and move forward, one dream at a time.
15 out of 299 – Portraits of the fierce women in India’s Constituent Assembly
There were only 15 women in India’s Constituent Assembly, which first convened in 1946 with 299 members. A new book ‘The Fifteen’ highlights the contributions of these trailblazing women in shaping India’s Constitution, and their struggles for gender and social justice, while battling myriad challenges in their own lives.
3 fun and feminist new fiction titles to spice up the festive season
These 3 new novels offer excitement and a modern perspective this month. Nisha Sharma’s ‘Marriage and Masti’ rewrites a Shakespearean rom-com. Kirti Bhadresa’s ‘An Astonishment of Stars’ illuminates the lives of BIPOC women in Canada. And Anisha Lalvani’s ‘Girls Who Stray’ delves into crime and youth culture in Delhi.
Actor Gillian Anderson’s book ‘Want’ serves up women’s secret fantasies, anonymous and unfiltered
Award-winning television and theatre actor Gillian Anderson’s new book ‘Want’, a collection of fantasies by anonymous women from around the world, creates a unique space for women’s voices in sexual literature.
4 exciting new novels by women authors releasing this October
We’re covering upcoming new fiction titles by Nayantara Violet Alva, Farzana Doctor, Trisha Das and Akshita Nanda.
Democracy, freedom and choice – powerful essays by 11 women writers and leaders
A new book ‘Democracy’ brings together thought-provoking essays by 11 brilliant women writers and leaders from diverse personal, professional and geographical backgrounds
Manjul Bajaj’s ‘The Book of Bullah’ is a modern retelling of the Sufi mystic’s poetry
Literary critic and spiritual seeker Julia Dutta reviews Manjul Bajaj’s latest book ‘The Book of Bullah’, which features the 18th-century Sufi saint’s timeless poetry translated to English and presented with a contemporary touch.
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