Books that celebrate and honour the journey of LGBTQIA+ individuals are important because nothing is more profound and comforting to know that you are not alone, especially for queer and trans individuals. We’ve rounded up eight of the latest Queer YA books available right now — from romance, sci-fi, historical fiction, mystery, and all that.… Continue reading 8 Of The Best New Queer YA Books
As we enter another week of work from home, social isolation, and a sense of insecurity about what the future holds, books prove to be an engaging interlude from the demoralising news cycle. British-born novelist and essayist Pico Iyer, known for his travel writing, recommends a reading list that’ll help you glide through these tough… Continue reading Legendary novelist and travel writer Pico Iyer recommends books for quarantine reading
2020 is a good year for literature lovers, with some of the most anticipated novels from across the globe slated to release this year. From long awaited follow-ups like The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins to Deepa Anappara’s snarky debut novel, Djinn Patrol On The Purple Line, we’ve got you sorted with a roundup… Continue reading 10 books to look forward to in 2020
When was the last time you read a book written by a woman? Or better yet, when was the last time you read a book by a woman that’s not ‘chick-lit’? Chances are, it’s been a while. The Sister Library in Mumbai, India’s first community-owned library, is out to change that. After travelling to cities… Continue reading Meet the founder of India’s first community-owned feminist library
“I read to know more about myself and other people, to dive into the wider world and to shut it off, to escape a situation and to find out how to deal with it. I also read to learn how to write,” says Snigdha Poonam Journalist and Author, Dreamers: How young Indians are changing their world. 10… Continue reading 10 books you need to devour this month
