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What’s India Reading? Introducing India’s own NYT list
From Top-50 fiction and non-fiction to Top-25 children and YA, an Indian-centric bestseller list will let readers figure out which books to dive into next.
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Tanushree Podder delves into Patriotism, Friendship and Love in the Army in her Latest Novel
Tanushree Podder’s “The Girls in Green” is a beautiful story of friendship, love and patriotism as four young women navigate the Officer Training Academy. From tough-as-nails superiors to their first mistakes and successes and even love, “The Girls in Green” covers it all.
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In Defence of Chetan Bhagat’s ‘Books’
For years I followed the dictum that rejecting Bhagat’s work was some sort of qualifier for a better, more intellectual palate. It is perhaps ‘woke’ to trash his books. But it took me years to realise that he may have done more for reading in this country, than any other author writing in his time.
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What is Love?: Aastha Atray Banan Decrypts the L-Word in her Latest Release
Aastha Atray Banan’s “The L-Word” is a deep dive into the world of modern dating. From left swipes to long distance relationships to polyamory – this collection of gyaan coupled with anecdotes decrypts what “love” is in today’s times.
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Ruskin Bond’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” as An Antidote to Lockdown Gloom
Ruskin Bond’s latest “It’s A Wonderful Life” is an appreciation for the smaller things in life. Considering the negative news that abounds us, his words act as a salve in these times, often lending courage to help us get through the day. I’d call it essential reading for lockdown life.
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Anthony Bourdain Devours the Underbelly of Cities Across the Globe in World Travel
Anthony Bourdain’s “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide” is an encyclopedia of all things food. In this hefty collection of anecdotes, Bourdain recreates the pages of his passport through a culinary lens. As the name suggests, he documents his travels around the world offering fresh perspectives on obscure delicacies that otherwise popular cities have to offer.
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Meet Crazy Rich Dilliwalas in Anuja Chauhan’s Club You to Death
Anuja Chauhan has often been miscategorised into romance fiction even though her works stretch beyond that realm. In Club You to Death, she channels her love for Lutyens’ Delhi and curiosity toward rich-people problems and turns it into a murder mystery. This book is the perfect respite from the pandemic-induced seriousness and keeps you hooked for a lazy afternoon read.