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!
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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!
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
Their books offer a sassy, unconventional approach to a zero-waste lifestyle
Environmentalists Srini Swaminathan and Shubhashree Sangameswaran offer practical tips for an eco-friendly lifestyle in their two new books.
A mystery in history: 2 suspense novels with fabulous, flawed female protagonists
Reviews of ‘The Bombay Prince’ by Sujata Massey set in pre-Independence India, and ‘Small Pleasures’ by Clare Chambers set in the suburbs of 1950s London.
Amanda Craig’s ‘The Golden Rule’: A Feminist Thriller with a Political Twist
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.
“The More Disconnection There Is to the Self, the More Fear” – Holistic Psychologist Dr Nicole LePera
Holistic psychologist Dr Nicole LePera has promoted self-healing to her 3.7 million Instagram followers for years; she’s now written a book on it.
“The Pandemic Has Shrunk the Imagination”: Author Dharini Bhaskar
Dharini Bhaskar talks about going from a publisher to an author, her acclaimed first novel, and how the pandemic has affected her writing process
“Two things work in India’s favour – its democratic spirit, and the little remaining spine of its civil society”
Aditi Patil’s new book looks at how India’s gender and caste inequalities have led to an environmental crisis.
Meet the Indian Children Who Illustrated JK Rowling’s New Book ‘The Ickabog’
These Indian children were among the 34 child illustrators who won the chance to be featured in JK Rowling’s new book, ‘The Ickabog’.
Book review: JK Rowling’s new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’
The back-story of the book adds spectacularly to its allure, and the India connection makes it very special for readers in this part of the world.
The Perfect Read for Those Who Haven’t Tried Vipassana, and Those Who Have
Journalist Gayatri Jayaraman’s new memoir about her vipassana experience ‘Sit Your Self Down’ accomplishes a rare feat.
Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
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.