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AHimalayan Love Story by Namita Gokhale

This is my second #NamitaGokhale book, and much like the first one, I greatly enjoyed it. I like how mystic and simple her narratives are. This book is about humans and circumstances, and the reality which hits you after an entire generation has passed. You will have a misplaced sense of who this story really was about till the very end, and that is when you will realize that it was a tale of the hills and the human condition which breeds there in.Should you read it?

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Norse myths are not for me, period. Or, I am yet to find a book which makes them accessible, fun and engaging.This little quest story, however, did familiarize me with a few Norse Gods (humanized) who seek the help of a young, adventure seeking, wise boy. A nice fantasy fiction read.Should you read it?

Corridor by Sarnath Banerjee

A Graphic novel about the dealings of Lutyens Delhi. Brilliant in parts, but I found the overall flow of the graphics very disjointed. Could just be me.Should you read it?

Zen Pencils by Gavin Aung Than

A collection of comic strips which convert #WordsOfWisdom into impactful visuals. So many quotes and beliefs can be found within the covers of this book, each having been given a unique storyline drawn from the rich imagination of the authors.

Should you read it? Yes. Worth owning.(Same as number 11. Borrowed it from the office library at Dramantram Productions. Finished within one parlour sitting.)

a kind of freedom song by Aditi Rao

How will you manage a woman unafraid of regret? Aditi RaoThis book will open you to several innovations in structure of a poem, along with exposing you to some narratives about being a woman and being a woman in love, which must be explored. Some of these poems, I wish, had been written by me.Should you read it?

Browse the World in Bookshops

Bookstores are the centres of moments, memories and cultural associations. In this book of essays, I discovered how different bookshops come to mean different things to people, also by the virtue of where they are located. A treasure trove of personal narratives, this one.

Should you read it? Yes. It is warm and a delight for book lovers.(Bought this from The Bookshop, Jor Bagh.)

Fear Not, My Brother by George Mujajati

This is not the kind of book you would generally come across. I found it lying on a musty, forlorn shelf of a library and was impressed by the topic. Picked it up because had never read anything from #Zimbabwe. And the book did not disappoint. Agreed, the style of writing is not literary, but the simple epistolary exchange between two friends had enough masala to enable a Bollywood collab. Tale of woe and triumph, and the journey of two friends who battle all the challenges characteristic of a life of limited means.Should you read it?

Normal People by Sally Rooney

A very simple story, of simple folks, simply told, yet layered by fascinating insights on humans, relationships, dependency, trust, growth and friendship. And love. Of course. Love. Painful and beautiful. (A story of two friends in love, and their journey through an entire lifetime.)

Should you read it? Highly recommended. Planning on read it again.(Gifted by a senior leader at Extramarks, being aware of my fascination for reading.)

The Magic of the Lost Temple by Sudha Murty

When life gets hectic and tough, it is a Sudha Murty or a Ruskin Bond which give me respite. For the relentless heat, it was this kiddie adventure of #SudhaMurty which I decided to pick up and bury my nose into. It is a classic tale of kids vacation getting adventurous as they put their faculty of curiosity to full test.Should you read it? Pass.

(Same as 43.)When I Hid My Caste by Baburao Bagul

A classic that exposes Brahmanical tyrrany with a directness thar is disturbing and reclaims in literature the space wrenched away from castes and sections, providing form to those rendered invisible. Deeply disturbing and necessary read.Should you read it? Necessary read.

(Bought from Readomania stall, World Book Fair 2019.)Women of Resistance

A book chronicling the voices of 41 poets, who have written verses made powerful by their own unique brands of feminism. It is perhaps the first feminist book I have read which addresses the concerns of intersectionality so well, by just letting individual voices remain individual and not endeavour to belong to an imagined whole.Should you read it? Yes.(Bought from the Seagull Bookstore, Kolkata.)

The Tatas by Girish Kuber

A family I was always keen to know and learn about. This version of their story sounded like flattery in some parts, but still, ended up building in me a huge admiration for the Tatas.Should you read it? Yes.

(Bought from the Dabolim Airport, as a memory from Goa.)The House of Doctors by Tripti Sharan

This book was a shocker and eye-opener of sorts. A lot goes on behind the veil in the medical profession which we scarce know of, acknowledge or show empathy towards. Reading this book to understand the hardwork that goes into becoming a doc, coupled with recent news reports about harassment of doctors makes me believe this country needs to do a lot more to let this noble profession remain noble.Should you read it? YES.

Parliamental by Meghnad S.

What a good time to read this book! In it, you can get a glimpse of a very micro facet of the politics and propaganda that are unleashed on you daily. I will admit that I lost track at a few places, but, but, but, the word-meanings made up for everything!Should you read it? Yes.

The Grumpy King

A little light thing, with King Pingola and Prince Singola and their different ways of running a kingdom ?Should you read it? Yes. It is a read aloud for kids.

Choo-Choo

Found it lying in a library and picked it up to bide time. Little fun and funny stories depicting animals, and their co-dependence. Not extraordinary, but I liked how each story had its own song and a rhythmic texture.Should you read it? Nah.

For kids, however, a book of this kind may help with learning sounds and rhythms.

(A World Book Fair buy.)To Die in Benaras by K. Madavane

This book was the companion on the journey into Benaras, opening up for me at the very start the macabre subject of death, which is so easily and acceptedly associated with the city. I could not visit the Manikarnika Ghat, but visualised enough through the book. These are short stories, not all based in Benaras, which deal with death or moments leading up to it, in a strangely inviting way. Originally written in French, translated to English.Should you read it? Yes.

(Received it as a gift after taking a session on teaching poetry with teachers of the DPS Society. So thankful to the wonderful coordinator who gave me this book with a bright sparkle in her eyes and I started reading it the moment I opened the packaging.)

I distinctly remember when my class in school was introduced to a collection of short stories written by an author named Ruskin Bond. Mountains blushing in the evening sun, fires crackling merrily in wooden lodges, and a motley crew of strange characters. It marked the first time a school textbook took a willing pride of place on my lap. But the author, to me, remained a mythical wordsmith who wrote amazing books for children.

The first book I ever read was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, so it's very special to me; as is Peter Pan. As I grew older, I started favoring adventure stories like Treasure Island. When I was 12, I read David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. It made a great impression on me because young David grows up to be a writer and he became my role model. Did you know the protagonist David was based on Dickens himself? When I was 14, I got my hands on Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I also remember enjoying Three Men in a Boat! Anton Chekov and Henry James introduced me to the short story medium. These authors influenced my own writing in a big way.

I think I was 40 when I wrote a short novel that my publishers in England thought was too short to be a novel for adults. But, they said it would make a great children's story if I changed it just a bit to make it more appealing for children. It was called Angry River. So, you see, my writing for children started off purely for practical reasons.

Young readers want to be able to identify with the main character. They like the supporting characters to be funny. One of my most popular characters is Uncle Ken, who is always getting into trouble and making a fool of himself. Children love to read about an adult who is an idiot!

Yes, it is. The idea can come from anywhere - other people, their experiences, something I hear or read about. Before I put pen to paper, I have the entire story written in my head. Then, I write at a small desk near my bedroom window. I still write by hand. If it's a short story, I am done in a day or two. Novels can take a few months. Sometimes, I write poems on the spur of the moment.

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