The Automobile Club of Egypt by Alaa Al Aswany, translated by Russell Harris
I am always looking to read more of literature in translation, which is why when the generous Vivek Tejuja gave me The Automobile Club of Egypt (2013) by Alaa Al Aswany (translated to English by Russell Harris in 2015), I was thrilled. It’s a big book, two centimetres longer and wider than your average book […]
Rupal Vyas on reading Khaled Hosseini
There is a point, particularly around late teenage, when you are curious to know about how the things are spectacularly different in other countries, other states and their bits and pieces you wish to connect with and admire. Two years ago, I hot that stage, especially at the crack of dawn, my usual wake up […]
Low-down on a literary September
We are now solidly in the second half of the year and whether or not you have completed you literary goals are, like us, are lagging behind because life came in the way, there are events, must-reads and must-listens. Mumbai-folk, these are mainly for you. If you are doing something interesting or know of a […]
Upcoming literary events in July
No matter which city you’re in, we’ve got your July weekends covered with these literary events. Event Name: Broke Bibliophiles – Bombay Chapter What’s it about?: A meet for book-lovers where you meet others of your tribe, swap books and discuss prose and poetry alike Location: Doolally Taproom, Mumbai Dates: July 22, 2018 Registration: Events […]
The Third Squad by V Sanjay Kumar
“You may not open a book if you hate its cover,” says this book critic. “So it helps to have it well designed.” I open the packaging and am supremely disappointed. On the book cover is the figure of a man, his back to the reader, one hand holding a gun, looking at the skyline […]
Diksha Bijlani: On what powers slam poetry
Diksha Bijlani is a spoken-word poet, Applied Psychology graduate from Gargi College and she has represented India in Chicago’s International Poetry Slam competition. She is also a co-founder of Slip of tongue and till now, they have done workshops and shows across universities. Diksha’s chosen themes include, in her own words for a prior interview, […]
Upcoming literary events in June
Book your calendars this upcoming month for some of the fine literary events coming up in the cities. Event Name: Language Fest What’s it about?: A fest which brings to you the blended flavour of 8 languages, individually presented by some of the best artists across the country is up to fill your soul with word […]
Literary May-Hem
The last week of May has got you covered with some upcoming literary events across the country. Event Name: BuddyBits Recite Whats it about? Amidst the rush which could take be a giving up point for you, BuddyBits is coming up with a spoken word event. Take a seat and listen to the wonderful storytellers […]
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl is about growing love for humans, the reluctant choices for a better future and the power of books. The characters open themselves and bloom themselves for others to get in their zones and some, just take small steps to get into adventurous, wild zones. It is a mature perspective on the part […]
A Day in the Life by Anjum Hasan
I wake up, my arms aching from a night’s cold, from having slept but not feeling rested. I remember a professor, in the final year of my bachelor’s degree, one that feels a little useless in life right now, telling the class how you should start your day with a touch of art. “Wake up […]
