*Ratno Dholi* is a collection of thirty short stories by renowned Gujarati author Dhumketu, translated into English by Jenny Bhatt. The reviewer praises the collection for its movi…
This review of *The Immortal World* by Sunil Kapoor and Sudhir Kapoor critiques a collection of seven stories exploring themes of magic, rebellion, and immortality. While the revie…
This review praises Fredrik Backman’s satirical novella, *The Answer Is No*, which follows a happy introvert named Lucas as he is thrust into communal chaos by a bureaucratic neigh…
This review examines Binodini’s historical fiction novel, *The Princess and the Political Agent*, which follows the life of Sanatombi, a charismatic Manipuri princess. Set during p…
This review highly praises Manoj Kumar Panda’s *One Thousand Days in a Refrigerator*, a collection of contemporary short stories translated from Odia by Snehaprava Das. The reviewe…
Set in pre-partition Punjab, Ali Akbar Natiq’s *Naulakhi Kothi* is a powerful historical fiction novel that explores the intense religious feuds and political chaos surrounding the…
Set in early 20th-century Kerala, *Moustache* follows Vavachan, a man from the lower-caste Pulayan community who defies upper-caste social norms by refusing to shave off a moustach…
*Long Night of Storm* is a lyrical anthology of Nepali short stories that explores diverse themes such as culture, politics, and socio-economic struggles. While the reviewer notes …
This review praises Akhtaruzzaman Elias’s *Khwabnama* as a lyrical masterpiece of historical fiction set during the pre-partition era and the Tebhaga movement. Utilizing elements o…
This book review describes *Jangalnama* as an engaging, firsthand travelogue that explores the lives and motivations of Maoist guerrillas and adivasis in Bastar. While the reviewer…
"The Invention of Shoe," a children's book by Rabindranath Tagore retold by Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee, tells the story of a king seeking a practical way to keep his feet clean. Af…
*The Hour Before Dawn* follows Menoka, a devoted wife and mother whose life is upended when her husband brings home a second wife. Rather than succumbing to heartbreak, Menoka unde…