What begins as an innocent gesture—taking in an old bed gifted by a neighbor—soon unravels into a harrowing descent in The Ferryman, a surprisingly haunting novel that masterfully fuses psychological terror with supernatural elements. The result is a story that grips the reader…
Anuradha Marwah’s Aunties of Vasant Kunj is a brilliantly crafted novel that blends sharp wit, keen social observation, and heartfelt empathy to paint a vivid portrait of middle-class existence in Delhi. Through the lives of three central characters—Shailaja, Nilima (also called Mrs…
About the Book: The Cursed Land of Lustful Women and The Power of Storytelling The Cursed Land of Lustful Women is a devised performance created as part of an art residency. The stories (in the form of a devised text)…
The Sufi Storyteller begins with a bang and then builds up on the hype. Whether the author delivers on the hype is something the reader must decide, but it’s a good book, well-written and well-structured. It tells the story primarily…
At its heart, Flavours of India: Heirloom Recipes from India’s Kitchens is more than a cookbook—it is a lovingly assembled tapestry of culinary memory, ancestral wisdom, and lived tradition. Edited by Neela Kaushik and Shibani Sethi, this anthology serves as both a…
If you are looking for something different to read this weekend, check out The Ferryman by Krishna Kumar. At its heart, The Ferryman is really a deep dive into life, death, and the choices that shape who we are. It delves into…
Aparna Upadhyaya Sanyal’s Instruments of Torture is a collection of stories, each bearing the name of a torture instrument. Through these narratives, the author explores the complexities of human emotions, hidden desires, and psychological wounds, offering a profound look into…
In A Kite of Farewells, Ovungthung Jungio weaves a poignant collection of stories that pulse with nostalgia, sorrow, mystery, and remembrance. Published by Rupa, this debut offering transcends the traditional short story format, emerging as an intimate exploration of the human…
In an era dominated by fleeting diet trends, hectic routines, and mounting mental health challenges, Brainwashed by Your Gut by Dr. Manjari Chandra stands out as a transformative guide. Drawing on more than twenty years of expertise in functional medicine and nutrition,…
Arundhati Ghosh’s All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India is a bold and unique contribution to the literature on love, relationships, and identity in contemporary India. With candor, empathy, and intellectual rigor, Ghosh explores the realities of polyamorous lives in a…
Boob Blurb: A powerful, unflinching exploration of millennial unrest in an unpredictable world.Sophia feels stifled in a society eager to define her—by her faith, her sexuality, her ambition, her value. Searching for meaning, she dives headfirst into a maze of…