“The Only City: Bombay in Eighteen Stories” is a book edited by novelist and journalist Anindita Ghose. It will be published by Fourth Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book is a hardback, 352 pages long, and will be released on October 24, 2025.
MoreThe jury praised him for expanding the frontiers of postcolonial and ecological literature and giving voice to subaltern subjects, including nature. Selected unanimously after a year-long review that began with 113 novelists, Ghosh becomes the 2025 laureate.
MoreAmita Parikh’s debut novel, The Circus Train, is a fast-paced historical fiction story set during World War II. The plot follows Lena Papadopoulos, the daughter of a traveling circus’s star illusionist, who is brilliant and curious but uses a wheelchair due to a childhood bout of polio.
MoreLike his previous works, Hosseini avoids cheap theatrics, opting for a raw, unflinching look at harsh realities. This commitment to authenticity is what makes the book so powerful. The story begins with a fable told by a father, Saboor, to his two children, Abdullah and Pari, as they travel through the mountains.
MoreThe book addresses heavy themes such as grief, trauma, abuse, war, and violence with a raw and honest approach that few other works can match. It stands as a masterpiece of storytelling, seemingly written straight from the heart.
MoreI read several books about romance and personal growth in July, featuring strong characters and relatable leads.
MoreJune was Pride Month, and oh did Abbie Wells celebrate! She read many gay romance novels in June, along with some other works. Here are Abbie’s brief reviews.
MoreMay was a hectic month for me! I moved apartments, traveled back home, and managed to juggle three jobs. Despite all this, I still found time to read. Enjoy last month’s recap.
MoreMarch Reading Recap: ‘Iron Flame,’ ‘Not For the Faint of Heart’ and ‘The Starless Sea’
Rebecca Yarros’ “Iron Flame” strived to balance multiple storylines but left some key figures in the shadows. While it was an enjoyable read, it didn’t quite capture the magic of “Fourth Wing”. Lex Croucher’s “Not for the Faint of Heart” featured entertaining dynamics, though reading it alongside “Fourth Wing” made it difficult to fully appreciate.
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