Neena Aunty by Anukrti Upadhyay Book Review
An independent woman who charts her own destiny. Neena Aunty is the aunt we all would love to have. A character that stays with you long after you finish reading the book.
Fiction
Book Spotlight – Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge
A breathtaking work of historical fiction set in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn. As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, Libertie is the perfect book to celebrate womanhood, mother-daughter relationship, and above all, freedom.
Feminism & India: Fiction Book Recommendations #CauseAChatter
Indian literature has a rich history of feminist writings. Women writers have presented thought-provoking works that have explored female sexuality, smashed patriarchy, and were often political critiques.
Excess Baggage by Richa S. Mukherjee Book Review
A mother and a daughter, constantly in each other’s hair, and off to travel the world together. Excess Baggage by Richa S. Mukherjee is quirky and witty with a generous dose of wanderlust.
Indian Feminist Fiction: Must-Read Translated Literature #CauseAChatter
Indian women writers have always questioned societal norms through their writing. The literature has shaped the modern Indian woman of today who challenges patriarchy on a daily basis. I share some lesser-known feminist translated literature.
Valentine’s Week Special: Books Celebrating Love That Aren’t Romances
If you are a book lover and have been inundated by romance recommendations this Valentine’s week, read on as I share my picks of books that celebrate love but are not romances.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Book Review
Choices and regrets. Fantasy fiction peppered with philosophy for a page-turner with an all-important question – why is it easier to mourn the lives we aren’t living?
Blogchatter Reading Challenge And The Books I Want To Read In 2021
From fantasy fiction to non-fiction to literary fiction to women’s fiction, here is my list of 25 books I plan to read this year.
2020 in Review: The Best Books I Read
2020 has been a good reading year for me. I may not have read a lot of books. But it has been a year I read some excellent books. Although it was difficult to choose my favorite reads, I share my top 10 picks.
Moustache by S. Hareesh, Jayashree Kalathil (Translator) Book Review
Combining myth and magical realism, a stark look at caste politics, social and economic hierarchies. Winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2020.