Spook and supernatural: 10 horror books you simply cannot miss
Horror stories and by extension, horror books, are possibly old as storytelling itself. Death, the supernatural, the afterlife, the fear of the unknown – by nature, horror speaks to one of the most primal human emotions. Especially ancient cultures, like those in India, are replete with these stories, even if the motifs and mythologies that […]
Aashit Chatterjee on reading, cinema in the era of digital platforms, and more
The Bollywood filmmaker spoke to us as part of the Bundelkhand Literature Festival 2022, about reading, the rise of digital platforms and the changing nature of cinema, his favourite fim adaptations of books, and much more. Excerpts. How is it like to participate in the Bundelkhand Literature Festival? In a time where reading loses its […]
Delhi Books: read through the city known for its street food
Delhi serves a cornucopia of history, culture, cuisine, commerce and street life, with countless sights and activities to keep visitors thoroughly engaged. It is a place that not only touches your pulse but even fastens it to a frenetic speed. Home to millions of dreams, the city takes on unprecedented responsibilities of realizing dreams bringing […]
Haryana: Books on and about the land of the Mahabharata War
With the tagline, “Desa mein des Haryana, jit dudh dahi ka khana” (trans. Haryana is one of the best states where people love milk and milk products), Haryana is the Indian state that is known for its achievements in agriculture, industrialization and flourishing art and culture. From being referred to as ‘heaven on earth’ in […]
Goa Books: Read your way through India’s favourite holiday destination
When we think of Goa, we often think of beaches and parties. But do we think of Goa books? For those who have been or plan to visit this beautiful holiday destination, you must know that Goa has some a healthy literary culture, some lovely bookstores, and fantastic writers who have written several books on […]
Indira by Devapriya Roy: A Graphic Novel For all
Indira as a book does several things right, most important of which is how compelling a read it is. Check out our full review to know more.
A global fiction in Kunal Basu’s The Japanese Wife
A man dreams of his previous birth where he designed the gorgeous Taj Mahal, a foreign architect called upon just to create that symbol of love. An American woman falls in love with an Indian man in Delhi, a shared love for music creating something exquisite and intimate. These and many more stories are a […]
“Read JNU, even if you disagree with it…”
Purple Pencil Project’s Amritesh Mukherjee caught up with Makarand Paranjpe at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2022, to talk about his latest, JNU. Excerpts. Please tell us what JNU, the book, is about. You have taught at the JNU, the university, for a very long time, and stood for ideas that are different from what is […]
“Kohinoor is just a stone. There are priceless murties I’m more worried about”
Purple Pencil Project’s Amritesh Mukherjee spoke to S. Vijay Kumar, the author or The Idol Thief, which goes deep into the underbelly to unravel the “21st-century pillaging of India’s temples by a glittering cast of suave criminals”. Transcribed excerpts. The title of your book, The Idol Thief is very intriguing, very amusing even. Where did […]
