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What makes a good reader Alok Mishra editorial Indian Book Critics

What Makes a Good Reader? Alok Mishra dissects the qualities of a serious reader in this editorial

3 days ago

While Francis Bacon authoritatively established the qualities of books in his famous essay Of Studies, he could not extend it further (and demonstrate the quality of readers). His typology of…

What makes a literary classic Alok Mishra Editorial Indian Book Critics

What Makes a Literary Classic? Alok Mishra Revisits a Misunderstood Concept – Editorial

Editorials

2 weeks ago

In the bustling corridors of literary discourse, few words are flung around with as much careless abandon as classic. Everyone wants a piece of it—critics, publishers, academics, prize panels, even…

The Malabari Loved Ferrari Book Review Dileep Heilbronn Indian Book Critics

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, a detailed review

Non-fiction

2 weeks ago

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn unfolds as more than a memoir; it is a living testimony to the emotional, ethical, and experiential layers that constitute a…

The Power of Stories Narrative National Image writes Alok Mishra Indian Book Critics

The Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape a Nation’s Image and Why a Balanced Projection Matters, writes Alok Mishra

Editorials

3 weeks ago

Stories are the lifeblood of human civilisation. They shape perceptions, influence opinions, and construct identities. When it comes to nations, the stories told about them, whether in literature, media, or…

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry novel review Indian Book Critics

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a detailed review

Novels

3 weeks ago

Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance stands as one of the most powerful literary achievements of the late 20th century. This novel captures the fragility of human dignity against the backdrop…

Mind is Your Business Sadhguru review Indian Book Critics

Mind Is Your Business by Sadhguru, a detailed review

Non-fiction

4 weeks ago

Sadhguru’s Mind Is Your Business is a provocative and profoundly insightful exploration of the human mind, offering a radical reimagining of our relationship with thought, perception, and consciousness. Unlike conventional self-help…

Rita Chhetri Indian English Novelist Arunachal Pradesh The Boy with the Red Balloon Indian Book Critics

Rita Chhetri: Author of The Boy with the Red Balloon – A Young Novelist from Arunachal Pradesh

Writers

1 month ago

It’s a rarity that I come across recommendations of reading young authors! I have been reading fiction for more than 20 years now (and seriously doing so). However, very rarely…

The Impact of Self-Publishing on Contemporary Literature: A Double-Edged Sword

Editorials

2 months ago

The rise of self-publishing has irrevocably altered the literary world, dismantling long-standing barriers between authors and readers. Digital platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Lulu have democratized…

Middlemarch by George Eliot review Indian Book Critics

Middlemarch by George Eliot, a detailed review

Novels

2 months ago

George Eliot’s Middlemarch, published serially between 1871 and 1872, stands as one of the towering achievements of Victorian literature—a novel of such intellectual depth, psychological insight, and social scope that it…

The Hidden Hindu Book 1 Akshat Gupta review Indian Book Critics

The Hidden Hindu Book 1 by Akshat Gupta, a detailed review

Novels

2 months ago

Akshat Gupta’s The Hidden Hindu is an ambitious fusion of mythology, science fiction, and thriller, weaving together ancient Hindu cosmology with a futuristic interrogation narrative. The novel follows Om Shastri, a mysterious…

The Intentional Daughter in Law Dr Meenu Singh review Indian Book Critics

The Intentional Daughter-in-Law: A Journey of Compassion and Care by Dr. Meenu Singh, a detailed review

Non-fiction

3 months ago

Books on relationships often find their perplexing tests in India. We have a complex list of relationships. In-laws, maternal, paternal, distant ones, and occasional relatives who show up at festivals…

Thomas Hardy Novels role of fate editorial Indian Book Critics

When fate bites its piece… Thomas Hardy, his novels and the role of fate – IBC Editorials

Editorials

3 months ago

Have you ever cursed your fate? Have you ever felt bad for someone else’s fate? Okay, coming to the point straight; did you spit abuses when you read about Gabriel…