Book Review: ‘The Calamity Club’ by Kathryn Stockett
Overall, "The Calamity Club" is an easy-to-read, emotionally satisfying story about survival, female friendship, and second chances.
Book Review: ‘The Bejewelled Crown’ by Ponniyin Selvan
Book Title: The Bejewelled CrownAuthor: Ponniyin SelvanTranslator: Nandini KrishnanPublisher: EkadāNumber of Pages: 240ISBN: 9371977493Date Published: Apr. 13, 2026Price: INR 399 / $32.98
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"The Bejewelled...
Book Review: ‘Once the Deed Is Done’ by Rachel Seiffert
"Once the Deed Is Done" by Rachel Seiffert, set in Northern Germany during the final stages of World War II, follows the experiences of a young boy named Benno and Ruth Novak, a Red Cross officer tasked with managing a refugee camp for displaced persons (DPs).
Book Review: ‘Land’ by Maggie O’Farrell
Book Title: Land: A NovelAuthor: Maggie O'FarrellPublisher: Alfred a Knopf IncNumber of Pages: 352ISBN: 0593320646Date Published: Jun. 2, 2026
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Maggie O'Farrell's "Land" is a...
Book Excerpt: ‘Dear Zahira, With Love’ by Sachin NG
Excerpted with permission from “Dear Zahira, With Love”, by Sachin NG, Grapevine Books.
Book Review: ‘August 17’ by S. Hareesh and Jayasree Kalathil
Overall, "August 17" is a compelling blend of historical fiction and speculative inquiry that critiques the narratives surrounding national identity.

















