Renita D’Silva’s “The Spice Maker’s Secret” is a captivating multi-generation historical tale that unfolds across dual timelines (1930s and 1980) and two distinct…
In the mesmerizing narrative of “C: A Novel,” Anupama Raju seamlessly blends prose and poetry to craft a tale as intriguing as the…
“Where have you been all these years, Sudha?” Paati jerks awake when my fingers graze her warm forehead. I know her mumblings are…
Djamila Morani’s The Djinn’s Apple is a captivating YA historical mystery novella that reminded me of Arabian Nights. Set in 8th century Baghdad, commonly…
How often do you judge a novel by its cover or title? Well, I have done it quite often and might continue to…
Decades ago, when I started working, one of the sweet splurges from my first salary was Amitav Ghosh’s masterpiece, Glass Palace. An excellent…