Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
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4 Reasons Why You Should Read Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘City of Girls’
There are many treasures within the pages of ‘City of Girls’ that will keep you hooked as a reader.
4 Reasons Why ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama Is a Powerful, Important Read
Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ is many books rolled into one. Here’s why you should read it.
How He Sees Her: Stories that Look at the Male Gaze in Urdu Literature
Intrigued by how Indian writers in Urdu view women and write about them, literary historian Rakhshanda Jalil has put together an anthology ‘Preeto’ with short stories that focus on their portrayal of women in their writing.
Their Book for Children Has Not One But 50 Extraordinary Heroines
An interview with Ishita Jain and Naomi Kundu, authors of the new children’s book ‘The Girl Who Went to the Stars and Other Extraordinary Lives’.
From Lice Remedies to Menstrual Hygiene, These ‘Supergirls’ Teach Indian Kids to Stay Clean
The Supergirls series by Katha India contains interesting, relatable stories to educate children about water, sanitation and hygiene – from day-to-day cleanliness to menstrual taboos.
Why India in 2019 Can Take Lessons on Love and Women’s Desire from Its Ancient Past
Nayanjot Lahiri’s new book ‘Time Pieces: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Ancient India’ is as much an eye-opener about social mores in ancient India as it is a great read.
Here Are Your Essential Reads for September
These new releases should be on your radar this month.
“Anuja Chauhan a Stellar Writer, But Deemed ‘Chick-Lit’, While Chetan Bhagat Occupies So Much Space”
Read the prizewinning entries in our ‘Equal Visibility’ reader contest.
“Trolls Use Sexual Intimidation to Keep Outspoken Women in Line”: Sreemoyee Piu Kundu
Sreemoyee Piu Kundu on the social stigma of single or divorced in India and why single women live in fear.
When Emmy J Favilla First Published BuzzFeed’s Editorial Style Sheet
Emmy J Favilla’s A World Without “Whom” is as much about reinventing grammar as a witty insight into the internet generation’s mindset. Here, she shares what happened after she first published BuzzFeed’s now-famous editorial style sheet.
Three Book Recommendations This Week
Looking for something to read? Check out these books that our editor loved reading this summer.
Yes, You CAN Launch a New Career Midlife, Pat Shows You How
Motivational writer and speaker Pat Duckworth’s latest book will give you an impetus to turn entrepreneur
Book review: The Lives of Others, by Neel Mukherjee
Book: The Lives of Others Author: Neel Mukherjee Publisher: Random House India The first chapter of Neel Mukherjee’s second novelContinue Reading
