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20 Must-read Japanese Novels A List for Book Lovers Indian Book Critics

20 Must-Read Japanese Novels of All Time: A list for lovers of fiction

3 months ago

Japanese fiction has an irresistible charm that draws readers into worlds where beauty, sorrow, and mystery often coexist. Whether it is the quiet ache of unspoken love, the complex dance…

Why Literature Cannot Be Dictated editorial Dr Alok Mishra Indian Book Critics

Creativity Beyond Classrooms: Why Literature Cannot Be Dictated, Editorial by Dr Alok Mishra

Editorials

4 months ago

Literature, as a broad topic for discussion, is something that may always remain open-ended. After involving myself in literary studies for more than fifteen years now, I could seldom speak…

Reading The Five Must Read Novels Mark Twain Indian Book Critics

Five Must-Read Novels by Mark Twain: A Literary Expedition into Wit, Wisdom, and the American Soul

Recommendations

6 months ago

Reading Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is like sitting down with a razor-sharp storyteller who has one hand on the pulse of a nation and the…

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

Editorials

7 months 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

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

Editorials

9 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…

Reading Friedrich Nietzsche A Friendly Guide Indian Book Critics

The Friedrich Nietzsche Navigator: Why and How Should You Read Nietzsche? A Guide for Beginners & Advanced Readers

Lists

11 months ago

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) is one of Western philosophy’s most enigmatic and influential figures. Unlike his systematic contemporaries such as Immanuel Kant or G.W.F. Hegel, Nietzsche rejected rigid philosophical frameworks in…

Will Poetry ‘Survive’ the AI-Challenge? Editorial

Editorials

12 months ago

Is poetry still relevant in an age dominated by artificial intelligence? As technology continues to redefine how we create and consume content, the role of poetry might seem uncertain. Machines…

6 Indian Women English poets must read list poems Indian Book Critics opinions

6 Indian Women English Poets You Must Read – a list for poetry lovers

Lists

12 months ago

Indian English poetry has a rich and diverse tradition shaped by the contributions of numerous talented writers. Among them, women poets have played a pivotal role in redefining the contours…

Things Fall Apart post colonial discourse chinua achebe analysis Indian Book Critics

Things Fall Apart, The Post Colonial Discourse and The Legacy – an exploration

Editorials

1 year ago

Post-colonial discourse, unlike feminist narrative, has much depth, substance and ideological base. Though feminism did start on the right note, mutation after mutation took it on a different path altogether;…

controversial books you must read a list Indian book critics

10 Controversial Books YOU MUST READ – a list by IBC (for literature lovers)

Recommendations

2 years ago

What makes a book controversial? Books become controversial for a variety of reasons. They can challenge societal norms, explore sensitive or taboo subjects, or present viewpoints that oppose prevailing cultural,…

How far could The Boys in the Boat sail... in the literary ocean? An opinion Indian Book Critics literature

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, sailing the literary ocean – a critical evaluation (and the flaws) of the novel

Opinions

2 years ago

Have you already read this novel? A bestselling work of fiction by noted novelist Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat, tells the dramatic story of a rowing team…