Transport yourself to another world by reading the below books by Indian authors.
Books are nothing short of magic. They have the ability to make us leave our reality behind with stories that leave us excited and on the edge of our seats.
So, today we give you a list of books by Indian authors every girl should read at least once in her lifetime.
God’s Little Soldier by Kiran Nagarkar
Kiran Nagarkar’s book narrates the story of a gifted mathematician, stock market enthusiasts and a master strategist, Zia Khan. He is god’s little soldier and willing to die for his beliefs. However, his life and beliefs clashes with his brother, Amanat, and their dilemmas of betrayal, faith, morality and god are tested. With a masterpiece of storytelling, the book highlights the threats of religious extremism by combining learning and imagination.
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni
The Palace of Illusions offers an opposite view of the famous Hindu-epic, Mahabharat, by telling the story from Draupadi’s viewpoint, a woman who is living in a patriarchy-dominated world. The book opens a new side of the old debate, as it invites the readers to interpret, especially those who tend to mix mythology and contemporary events.
The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob
A brain surgeon, Thomas, cuts his visit short to India, which leads to a series of events that will haunt his family. Twenty years later, Thomas is having conversations with his dead relatives. The worried mother calls her daughter, Amina, back home, leading to her being stuck in the middle of a mystery. To solve it, Amina needs to dig into her family’s painful past, which leads them to wrestle with their future and past.
Those Pricey Thakur Girls by Anuja Chauhan
A rom-com specialist, Those Pricey Thakur Girls tells the story of Justice Laxmi Narayan Thakur and his wife Mamta, as they spend their days watching over their five unique daughters, all with different quirks. From an engaging plot to elements of suspense and comedy, the book will have you hooked from the first page.
An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma
Ram Karan is an inspector in the Physical Education department in the Delhi school system. He lives with his widowed daughter and granddaughter and supports them by taking bribes. But on the eve of a political assassination, an act leads to a lifetime of shame and violence, and a political campaign that could harm his life.
There you have it- books by Indian authors every girl should read.
