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.
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.
Combining myth and magical realism, a stark look at caste politics, social and economic hierarchies. Winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2020.
A tale about female friendship with a generous dose of mystery. Girls and the City by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar is a fascinating read where women navigate misogyny with grit and tenacity.
Balli Kaur Jaswal is one of my favorite authors and primarily writes fiction based on the Sikh diaspora. If you are looking to read about the “real” Sikhs, check out my favorite picks from her.
There is no other city quite like Mumbai. A city that is a character in itself. A compilation of books that capture the spirit of Mumbai.
An intense coming of age story of 15-year-old Xiomara, a rebellious teenager. Written in verse (slam poetry), the book is quite a unique read.
A fascinating, no-holds-barred inside story of the high profile investigation. The book is a must-read if you enjoy true crimes.
“Broken can be beautiful too”. It is what perfectly sums up Kintsugi: A Novel by Anukrti Upadhyay. A delightful read about the intricacies of human emotions.
Women are often put in boxes and expected to make compromises. A book about a woman’s journey through the decades to self-discovery.
True courage comes from purposefully standing out. Set in the 1950s, a historical #ownvoice YA novel that is just as relevant today.