Category: Book Blogger
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Books on Mumbai Metro: A Quiet Initiative That Keeps Finding New Readers
In this blogpost, we talk about one of our initiatives Books on Mumbai Metro- A Bookbot India Initiative. Every once in a while, it helps to be reminded that not everything around books needs to be structured, measured, or optimised. Some things can simply exist. About three years ago, that…
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The Rise of Korean Literature in India: A Growing Connection
In this blogpost, we analyse the latest trend and rise in Korean Literature in India. Literary tastes are constantly shaped by cultural exchange. For decades, Indian readers primarily leaned toward American and British literature, with classics from authors like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway, and George Orwell shaping reading…
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New Release: Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy
In this blogpost, we review the latest book by Arundhati Roy, Mother Mary Comes to Me (Penguin India, 2025). With her first memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy, the Booker Prize–winning author of The God of Small Things turns her formidable gaze inward, charting the life of…
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The Second Freedom: How South Asian Literature Has Written (and Rewritten) Independence
In this blogpost, Namrata analyses the journey of South Asian Literature post Independence and the meaning of true freedom. Every August, South Asia is bathed in the colours of flags. There are parades, speeches, and a rush of nostalgia for 1947, the year two new nations emerged from the long…
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Book Review: The Dictator- India Reimagined by Ali Kanchwala
Team Keemiya reviews The Dictator by Ali Kanchwala The Dictator: India Reimagined by Ali Kanchwala is a chilling and thought-provoking political thriller that offers a compelling yet disturbing vision of a reengineered India. More than mere fiction, the novel operates as a speculative warning—a fictional experiment in authoritarian perfection that…
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24 Must Read Books for Pride Month
In this blogpost, we share a curated list of books for pride month, including some by queer writers in India. June is here, and with it comes an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and amplify queer voices, especially those close to home. India has a rich and evolving tapestry of LGBTQ+…
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Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq: A Historic Booker Win and What It Means for Indian Writers
In a landmark moment for Indian literature, Kannada author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won the 2025 International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, a collection of 12 short stories originally written in Kannada. This marks the first time a Kannada-language book and a short story…
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10 Most Anticipated Indian Books – 2025
Team KC shares a curated list of most anticipated Indian Books 2025. As 2025 unfolds, the Indian literary scene is abuzz with a plethora of compelling releases. From deeply personal memoirs to insightful non-fiction, this year’s offerings promise to captivate readers across genres. Team KC shares a curated list of…
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Book Review: Too Good to Be True by Prajakta Koli
In our latest blogpost we review Too Good to be True (Harper Collins, 2025) by Prajakta Koli. Too Good to Be True is a delightful debut by Prajakta Koli, a celebrated creator who brings her signature wit and charm into the world of fiction. This Prajakta Koli book is already…
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Recommended Reads for Writers – Week # 12
The recommended read for writers this week is Writing India, Writing English: Literature, Language, Location by G.J.V. Prasad The complex and ever-evolving interaction between English and Indian languages has long been a subject of academic debate, creative exploration, and sociopolitical discourse. In Writing India, Writing English, G.J.V. Prasad delves into…