17 best children’s books for a magical summer 2023
What better way for kids to spend the holidays than with a stash of some amazing new books? We’ve got you covered with this all-new summer reading list for children of all ages.
What better way for kids to spend the holidays than with a stash of some amazing new books? We’ve got you covered with this all-new summer reading list for children of all ages.
As India celebrates Children’s Day on November 14, we bring to you 14 new children’s books about India and the world that kids of all ages will love.
One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor reads Morgan Housel’s bestseller ‘The Psychology of Money’ and finds life wisdom tucked in between the tips on business and finance.
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
The 130-year-old history of Vogue is not just a study in brand-building but also an overview of issues that have plagued Western society in this period – from war widows to consumerism, racism and sexism.
Journalist Zehra Naqvi’s debut book ‘The Reluctant Mother’ chronicles her personal struggles of motherhood in a world that constantly tries to define her and who she should be.
Puja Changoiwala’s new book aptly captures the stark reality of millions of migrant labourers who had to trudge hundreds of miles to reach their homes after India’s 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Blending traditional wisdom and modern sleep research, this new book aims to be a sleep bible for modern Indian parents struggling with their child’s bedtime needs and habits.
In her new memoir, Durban writer Shubnum Khan shares how her face got plastered on billboards across the world, and other fascinating stories from her colourful life.
In her autobiography ‘Swimming Against the Tide’, para swimmer Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu shares her remarkable journey of battling obstacles and emerging a winner.
Poet-activist Najwa Zebian’s debut book draws life lessons from her experiences as a Muslim immigrant seeking the essence of ‘home’ all through her growing years.
The new book ‘The Inheritance of Words: Writings from Arunachal Pradesh’ brings together diverse writings of women from this northeastern Indian state.
Natasha Scripture’s intriguing memoir ‘Man Fast’ takes us through her romantic trysts and spiritual quest as she travels the globe for work and self-discovery.
‘Big Mistake’, a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up.
Acclaimed poet Arundhathi Subramaniam’s new book features four contemporary women who have chosen to transcend social barriers and walk the spiritual path alone.
Amanda Craig’s ninth novel The Golden Rule, longlisted for this year’s Women Prize for Fiction, is both an imaginative thriller and a political commentary.
A diehard fan of award-winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri reviews her new book ‘Whereabouts’, and is somewhat taken aback.
In response to a reviewer reading a caste angle in a book that is largely unspecific about caste, Dr Bhargavi Chatterjea Bhattacharyya defends her literary freedom.
In her new book, actor and social-media star Saloni Chopra subverts fairytale endings and puts forward more feminist solutions instead.
Book review of legendary Bollywood film director and screenwriter Sai Paranjpye’s autobiography ‘A Patchwork Quilt: A Collage of My Creative Life’