Reviews

Hindi literature hails Rajkamal Choudhary’s Machhali Mari Hui as a radical milestone. Now, for the first time, it the book reaches an English-speaking audience as The Dead Fish, in Mahua Sen’s outstanding translation. What emerges is a haunting, fearless work that probes sexuality, emotional dissonance, and human frailty with startling …

  Every housing society has its share of nosy aunties, but Richa’s nosy aunties don’t just gossip; they serve justice in their hilarious, heartwarming, and slightly dangerous world. It’s a universe of middle-aged women who swap knitting needles for vigilante missions, showing us that superheroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes …

With this book, Anupama Jain once again proves her mastery of tongue-in-cheek humour and sharp characterisation. The long-awaited sequel to When Padma Bani Paula follows our beloved Padma as she navigates the challenges of balancing her ambitious, rebellious persona with the realities of married life. With her tantrums, her husband’s …

True Treasure by Sudha Vishwanath is a warm story of friendship, resilience, and the courage to embrace one’s true self. The novel follows the intertwined lives of four protagonists—Ratna, Suman, Trishna, and the transgender Mrityunjay (who transitions to Shalaka), each navigating their own struggles and moments of self-discovery. The author’s …

  If you like your fiction served with equal parts sass, heart, and life lessons smuggled in between witty one-liners, Anupama Jain’s novel is def your next pick. This isn’t just the story of Padma (erm, later Paula) trying to escape the straitjacket of tradition; it’s also a crash course …

  Beetashok Chatterjee’s non-fiction Mayday! grips the reader from the very first page, much like his previous works of fiction. The veteran sea captain recounts 13 civilian maritime tragedies, some infamous, like the Titanic, and others less familiar but each retold with clarity, empathy, and a keen professional eye. What …

Falling for You is a tender, emotionally resonant story that explores the slow transformation of childhood friendship into something deeper and more profound. At the heart of the novel are Ruhana and Vineet, two individuals bound by years of shared memories, growing pains, and unspoken affection. The narrative begins with …

Wind Chimes by the Sea is a warm collection of eleven short stories that gently tugs you into the world of seafarers—their lives, sacrifices, and silent struggles. I have long been a fan of Mr B’s work. His previous books have been brilliant, and this book offers a rare, insider’s …

  Mumtaz Khorakiwala’s Saudade is a hauntingly beautiful poetry collection that weaves longing, memory, displacement, and love into an intricate lyrical tapestry. Anchored in the Portuguese concept of saudade—a bittersweet yearning for what is absent or lost—the book captures the elusive nature of remembrance through deeply evocative poems. Divided into …

  I received a copy of this book from the publisher for an unbiased review. Tejaswi Priyadarshi’s Berserk is not a novel you read; it’s a novel you survive. A dark, relentless descent into the human psyche. A harrowing psychological thriller that blends horror, drama, and emotional trauma, this book …