Why is the word left associated with so many negative things? Gauche in French, sinistra in Italian, and of course, phrases in English like being left out, having two left […]
Friends Behind Walls
Inu and Putti are not allowed to play with each other. But what can they possibly do when everyone else in Shanti Park seems to have been born at the […]
The Adventures of Mooli and the Sticker Trickster
The very first book we read at my very first online reading programme was Trouble with Magic by Asha Nehemiah. We’ve read several of her books over time, and this time, […]
Vincent Can’t Go
We all know what it’s like not to be allowed to go somewhere we really want to go. Birthday party. Sleepover. Movie. Dinner. In Vincent’s case, though, it’s been months […]
The Monster Hunters
We’re rereading The Monster Hunters by Parinita Shetty at my book club in June 2025! Abhay is convinced that his mother has eyes at the back of her head. She […]
Roop and the River Crossing
What was the Partition? What ripples do we see today, and how do people in power continue to exploit communal politics? These are difficult questions that one often wonders about […]
Agassi and the Great Cycle Race
Agassi and the Great Cycle Race by Khyrunnisa A. and illustrated by Saumya Oberoi is another fun Silly Billy book! The cover image encapsulates the madness of the book perfectly: […]
Jumble Sale
Shabnam Minwalla’s Jumble Sale is another delightful Silly Billy Book, a lighthearted mystery, which begins with a missing bottlebrush. Who could have stolen it? An evil crow? A ghost? Or […]
The Scent of Roses
From the author of Boy, Bear, a poignant story that has stayed with me, comes The Scent of Roses, a book about fear, grief and loss. This latest hOle book […]
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom opens with the oracle at Delphi predicting the fall of the Titans. The future is misty and the oracle’s glasses are foggy, so she […]
Gooney Bird Greene
Gooney Bird Greene was the second book I read from Kahaani Box, and it’s a fun story by an author whose work I admire. Lois Lowry has written such a […]
Spellbound
We’re rereading Spellbound by Nalini Sorensen at my book club next month! There are some books that simply must be read at a book club. They’re full of possibility, bursting with ideas […]
I Won’t Wash My Hair
What an utterly delightful book! I love books that make my jaw drop on the very last page, and I Won’t Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur and Ogin Nayam […]
The Chhau Champ
Books about dance are close to my heart, especially books that challenge the status quo in some way. I remember reading Kali Wants to Dance and particularly enjoying it because […]
My Year in Writing: 2023
The year 2023 was remarkably kind to me as an author. It was a year full of lit fests, school visits, and, most importantly, new stories! Uncontrollable What can I […]
A Pinch of Magic
We’ve read Trouble with Magic at my book club; it’s time to read the sequel! A Pinch of Magic is a fun read, full of surprises. I read and reviewed the book […]
Crackers
Some writers stun me with the range of stories they write. Elizabeth Laird, for instance. Look at just the stories I’ve read by her: And now, Crackers, which is completely […]
Friends Forever!
Do we need friends in our life? Most definitely yes! Meet Dhara and Carol (from Varsha Seshan’s book, Dhara’s Revolution), and Ira and Mahalaxmi (from Niyatee Sharma’s book, Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore), all of whom find out that it is one thing to have friends but quite something else to be one!
Registration is a must. RSVP by WhatsApp on 9900495665 or call 8031238486 to confirm your participation.
A Re-vuh-looshinary Session at Atta Galatta
Join author Varsha Seshan as she reads from her brand-new book, Dhara’s Revolution. Explore voting and word games, and create an election campaign along with Dhara, Carol and the students of Sarvaloka Public School. And of course, buy a signed copy of the book!
A Re-vuh-looshinary Session
Can you challenge yourself to do something revolutionary? Join author Varsha Seshan as she reads from her brand-new book, Dhara’s Revolution. Explore voting and word games, and create an election campaign along with Dhara, Carol and the students of Sarvaloka Public School. And of course, buy a signed copy of the book!
This is a free event, designed for ages seven to ten. It will be held at Crossword Bookstore, Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, Wakad.