Book Review: A House of Rain and Snow by Srijato Bandopadhyay
Neha Kirpal reviews Srijato Bandopadhyay’s A House of Rain and Snow (Published by Penguin Random House India, 2023), translated from Bengali by Maharghya Chakraborty Srijato’s latest novel, A House of Rain and Snow, is his most autobiographical work to date. The journey of a young poet is lyrically narrated and beautifully written and makes for […]
Book Review: The Indian Cat by B.N. Goswamy
Sourima Rana reviews The Indian Cat by B.N. Goswamy (Published by Aleph Books, 2023) At the very outset, B.N. Goswamy states that he is not a cat lover, merely an observer of their habits. The Indian Cat is a departure from his usual books on Indian art, history, and culture – the product of the […]
8 Contemporary Indian Fictional Detectives
Sneha Pathak curates a list of contemporary Indian fictional detectives that every thriller lover must read. I have always loved detective novels. As a child, I was always desperate to read more of the Enid Blyton series which was scarce in my small hilly town. What somewhat fulfilled my craving was the detective shows featured […]
What to look forward to at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024
Team P3 is at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 as they share notes on what to expect. Purple Pencil Project is at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 for the third time this year. Amritesh and I have been busy the last few days preparing for it – going through the speaker’s list, highlighting the sessions […]
Book Review: Devi- The Mystery of the Kolkata Murders by Prasun Roy
Rhea Gangavkar reviews Devi: The Mystery of the Kolkata Murders by Prasun Roy (Published by Rupa Publications, 2023) In the vibrant backdrop of Kolkata’s Durga Puja, a gripping tale unfolds as fugitive Durgacharan Mahesh’s extradition casts a shadow over the festivities. The city is plunged into chaos when his brother-in-law is found murdered, sparking a […]
Book Review: Soft Animal by Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan
Priyadarshini reviews Soft Animal by Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan (Published by Penguin India, 2023) How does a privileged urban Indian millennial woman navigate work, marriage, and relationships with families and friends? What happens when these must be navigated under the pressure cooker conditions of the 2020 COVID lockdown? Soft Animal by Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan is my […]
Book Review: Life Was Here Somewhere- Stories by Ajeet Cour
Satyartha Pandita reviews Ajeet Cour’s Life Was Here Somewhere, translated from Punjabi by Minoo Minocha (Published by Speaking Tiger, 2023) Life Was Here Somewhere, a compilation of fourteen short stories translated from Punjabi by Ajeet Cour with Minoo Minocha begins with an interesting and thought-provoking introduction by the author. It delves into a fundamental question […]
“Here is a story sitting to be told, a story with identity as the focal point.”- Rashmi Narzary
Team P3 is in conversation with author Rashmi Narzary where we talk about her latest book An Unfinished Search (Published by Pippa Rann Books) Rashmi Narzary is a dog-lover at heart, an author by passion, a creative writing mentor, and an independent editor. Her book His Share Of Sky was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Prize for Children’s Literature in 2016. Bloodstone: […]
10 Grants and Awards for Debut Writers to Make a Mark in the Publishing World
Team P3 curates a list of grants and awards for debut writers to make a mark in the publishing world. Publishing for the first time is a mix of nerves and anticipation. However, you can navigate these initial stages smoothly with the right guidance. This article lists some notable grants, residencies, and awards for debut […]
10 Successful Debut Titles by Indian Authors
Team P3 curates a list of successful debut titles by Indian Authors every book lover must read. In a country and literary industry teeming with varied stories, perspectives, and voices, it’s always hard to make your mark with your very first work. At the same time, it’s also true that your first book can make […]
