riverside stories writings from assam edited by banamallika

Book Review: Riverside Stories, Edited by Banamallika

Riverside Stories: Writings from Assam, edited by Banamallika, is a powerful anthology featuring women and queer voices from Assam. Blending fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual art, it explores identity, resilience, and the socio-cultural fabric of Northeast India. A must-read for lovers of inclusive and thought-provoking storytelling. Continue reading Book Review: Riverside Stories, Edited by Banamallika

Book Review: The Ex Factor by Harini Srinivasan

This isn’t a mushy romance but love between a firebrand hiding wounds and a crushed lover hiding feelings. Oindrilla Roy and Vivek Rao were besties in school in Kolkata, but broke off due to firebrand Oindrilla, or Oinks as she is known, coming to hasty conclusions about Vivek’s loyalty. They meet again as professionals in their mid-20s. Continue reading Book Review: The Ex Factor by Harini Srinivasan

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Book Review:  The Zamindar’s Ghost by Khayaal Patel

Crime fiction has been called a difficult genre. After reading some contemporary crime thrillers by young authors, I have begun to understand why. The focus has shifted from narrative and research to script writing and visual appeal. This is what you find in The Zamindar’s Ghost as well. It is a quick read with little to surprise you. You could easily finish the book in about three hours. Continue reading Book Review:  The Zamindar’s Ghost by Khayaal Patel