6 books to read before Jaipur Lit Fest

Alexander McCall Smith

The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

McCall Smith’s most popular fiction series follows the adventures of Botswana’s only female sleuth Mme. Ramotswe. Through his wry observations the author culls out humorous characters and situations. 

Colm Tóibín

Brooklyn

The Irish author creates a delicate balance of humour and melancholy with the novel’s central character Ellis Lacey, who leaves her stifling Irish hometown for a promising future in New York. Just when Lacey finds her comfort zone in the crowded Brooklyn boarding house, a death pulls her back to Ireland.  

Ruskin Bond

A Book of Simple Living: Notes from the Hills

If you’ve already devoured his novels and short stories, read this unexpected work for a candid revelation of the author’s life in Mussoorie, his love for nature and the loneliness experienced by a writer. 

Stephen Fry

Moab is my Washpot

Describing the first 20 years of his life, the actor, writer and tv host’s candid autobiography is packed with his classic humour and views on everything from prison life, suicide and love affairs.

Stephen Fry

Moab is my Washpot

Describing the first 20 years of his life, the actor, writer and tv host’s candid autobiography is packed with his classic humour and views on everything from prison life, suicide and love affairs.