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150 Books by Women: Best Female Authors & Their Books
As in most fields, literature too had excluded women for a long time before allowing them to shine. After having historically put up with rejections, rebuffs and male pseudonyms, they have only just started getting their due over the last century.
Check out our broad-ranging list of empowering books by contemporary women writers that everyone should read.
The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, and a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s unforgettable novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, an inspiration for our times.
The Forest Of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The Ramayana, one of the world’s greatest epics, is also a tragic love story. In this brilliant retelling, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni places Sita at the centre of the novel: this is Sita’s version.
Women at War by Vera Hildebrand
Vera Hildebrand presents a wholly fresh perspective on the remarkable women of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment and their place in Indian and world history. The truth is every bit as impressive as the myth.
The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay
With rare acumen and evocative prose, in The Far Field Madhuri Vijay gives a potent critique of Indian politics and class prejudice through the lens of a guileless outsider, while also offering up a profound meditation on grief, guilt and the limits of compassion.
Latitudes of Longing by Shubhangi Swarup
An astounding exploration of intense longings, Shubhangi Swarup’s novel begins in the depths of the Andaman Sea, and follows geological and emotional faultlines through the Irrawaddy delta and the tourist-trap of Thamel, to end amidst the highest glaciers and passes of the Karakorams.
On This Day She by Tania Hershman, Ailsa Holland & Jo Bell
Our past is full of influential women, many of whom have been unfairly confined to the margins of history. On This Day She sets out to redress this imbalance and give voice to both those already deemed female icons, alongside others whom the history books have failed to include.
Remnants of a Separation by Aanchal Malhotra
Written as a crossover between history and anthropology, Remnants of a Separation is the product of years of passionate research. It is an alternative history of the Partition – the first and only one told through material memory that makes the event tangible even seven decades later.
Ants Among Elephants by Sujatha Gidla
Determined to uncover her family history as an untouchable, and understand the social and political forces that made it possible, Sujatha Gidla recorded the testimonies of her relatives. A moving portrait of love, hardship, and struggle, Ants Among Elephants is also that rare thing: a personal history of modern India told from the bottom up.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World by Elena Favilli
The latest instalment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world.
My Story by Kamala Das
Narrating the author’s intensely personal experiences in her passage to womanhood and shedding light on the hypocrisies that informed traditional society, My Story was far ahead of its time and is today considered a masterpiece.
Paper Moon by Rehana Munir
Written by Rehana Munir, a gifted writer and columnist, Paper Moon is contemporary fiction done right. The story will draw you in with its unique, effortless narrative style and Rehana’s ability in crafting convincing and relatable characters.
Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
Bold, illuminating, heart-breaking, yet hopeful, Sparks Like Stars is a story of home—of America and Afghanistan, tragedy and survival, reinvention and remembrance, told in Nadia hashimi’s singular voice.
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal
The Shergill sisters never needed each other – until they did. As the miles rack up on their jaunt across India, the secrets of the past and present are sure to spill out.
No Regrets by Kaveree Bamzai
Kaveree Bamzai, first woman editor of one of India’s largest newsmagazines, a wife, and mother of two boys and two dogs, tells us how to live a guilt-free life, with a little help from a host of highly accomplished women.
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
An era-defining novel about the relationship between a fifteen-year-old girl and her teacher. Nuanced, uncomfortable, bold and powerful, My Dark Vanessa goes straight to the heart of some of the most complex issues our age.
The Liberation of Sita by Volga, translated by C. Vijayasree and T. Vijay Kumar
A powerful subversion of India’s most popular tale of morality, choice and sacrifice, The Liberation of Sita opens up new spaces within the old discourse, enabling women to review their lives and experiences afresh. This is Volga at her feminist best.
Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis
With her signature humour, heartfelt honesty and true-life stories, in Didn’t See That Coming, Rachel Hollis shares how to embrace the difficult moments in life for the learning experiences they are, and that a life well-lived is one of purpose and focused on the essentials.
Adulting by Neharika Gupta
Bold and unapologetic, Adulting by Neharika Gupta is a story of love and self-discovery, heartache and book launches.
Unbreakable by Mary Kom
M.C. Mary Kom is not yet ready to call it a day, but here she tells her story so far, no holds barred — her tough childhood, her rebellions and how she held her own in the male world of boxing. It’s all packed into this inspiring, exhilarating tale of a woman who faced impossible odds in a man’s world — and won.
Forgotten Cities of Delhi by Rana Safvi
In The Forgotten Cities of Delhi, book two of the Where Stones Speak trilogy covers historical trails in Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlaqabad, Firozabad, Din Panah, Shergarh and Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti.
Missing in Action
The story of India’s soldiers missing in action is one that remains unfinished. Over the last five decades, there have been scattered reports offering information piecemeal, but this is the first time the saga has been fully told. The result of years of research, this book unearths startling revelations that shed new light on the subject.
The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Steeped in the rich folklore of Uganda but with an eye firmly on the future, Jennifer Makumbi has written a sweeping, effervescent tale of longing, femininity, and courage.
Future Tense by Nitasha Kaul
Future Tense, Nitasha Kaul’s tour de force novel,traces the competing trajectories of modernity and tradition, freedom and suffocation, and the possibility of bridging the stories of different kinds of Kashmiris.
Lean Out by Marissa Orr
Lean Out offers contrarian, often humorous insights to this critical global dialogue and provides a pathway for both individuals and companies to promote a more inclusive workplace that benefits all employees.
Shahjahanabad by Rana Safvi
The final instalment in Rana Safvi’s informative, illustrated series of books on Delhi, Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi describes the magnificence of the fort and the city through its buildings that are a living monument to the grandeur and strife of the past.
A History of the World in 21 Women by Jenni Murray
In A History of the World in 21 Women, Jenni Murray celebrates the lives, struggles and achievements of Hatshepsut, Joan of Arc, Isabella of Castile, Catherine the Great along with 16 other women.
The Caste of Merit by Ajantha Subramanian
In The Caste of Merit, Ajantha Subramanian challenges this comfortable assumption by illuminating the controversial relationships among technical Education, caste formation, and economic stratification in modern India.
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.
Why Men Rape by Tara Kaushal
In Why Men Rape, Tara Kaushal sets out to understand the reasons through a detailed investigation which includes meetings with nine men who have an inclination to commit acts of sexual violence.
Digital Goddess by Victoria Montgomery. Brown
In Digital Goddess, Montgomery-Brown—founder of Big Think, a collection of experts across all fields and disciplines that are either at the top of their field or disrupting it, shares her story in an entertaining and educational light.
Every Creature Has a Story by Janaki Lenin
In Every Creature Has a Story, Janaki Lenin draws us towards the wonders of the natural world in evocative and witty words. She uncovers the surprising, sometimes bizarre but always amazing ways in which creatures breed and survive
Let’s Talk Money by Monika Halan
India’s most trusted name in personal finance, Monika Halan offers you a feet-on-the-ground system to build financial security. Not a get-rich-quick guide, this book helps you build a smart system to live your dream life, rather than stay worried about the ‘right’ investment or ‘perfect’ insurance.
Social Media Success For Every Brand by Claire Diaz-Ortiz
Apply the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how you connect with customers and grow your business through social media channels. Social Media Success For Every Brand tells readers the core principles of story-branding, then shares roll-up-your-sleeves practical guidance on the share model for building your social story brand.
Executive Presence by Shital Kakkar Mehra
Executive Presence is the mysterious ‘it’ factor in leadership. How do you present yourself? Are you assertive? Do you inspire confidence? How do you engage with stakeholders?Crack the code on Executive Presence with Shital Kakkar Mehra.
The Swap by Shuma Raha
Witty and racy, The Swap by Shuma Raha is a sparkling social novel about sex, marriage and morality – soon to be a major web series!
The Body Nirvana by Garima Gupta
The Body Nirvana is about gradually letting go of everything that literally and metaphorically weighs you down. It is time to rejoice in your body’s vitality and its capacity to take you towards your life’s goals!
Obsessed by Ruchi Kokcha
As the mystery behind millionaire Kalki Rajput’s murder grows thicker, investigative journalist Avik is forced to risk it all to bring out the truth that has eluded many before him. If only he could uncover what the victim’s daughter had witnessed. Of course, that would mean diving into the depths of her madness…
The New Delhi Conspiracy by Meenakshi Lekhi, with Krishna Kumar
A dissatisfied man with a dangerous agenda. A mechanical assassin with a deadly mission. A courageous MP on a treacherous trail. And a conspiracy that will shake the nation. There’s a storm brewing in New Delhi…
Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi
Girl in White Cotton is a journey into shifting memories, altering identities, and the subjective nature of truth. Tracing the fragile line between familial devotion and deception, Avni Doshi’s mesmerizing first novel will surprise and unsettle you.
Amrita Sher-gil: Rebel with a Paintbrush by Anita Vachharajani
An artist? A dreamer? A rebel? Who exactly was Amrita Sher-Gil? She was a little bit of all these things, really. Join her on a journey through her life, a journey that takes her family through World Wars and political turmoil as they travel in pursuit of love, a home and a modern, artistic education for Amrita!
Hijabistan by Sabyn Javeri
Set in Pakistan and the UK, this unusual and provocative collection of short stories explores the lives of women crushed under the weight of the all-encompassing veil and those who feel sheltered by it.
Eat Delete by Pooja Makhija
The starting point of any weight-loss programme doesn’t begin with what’s on your plate, it begins with what’s in your mind. Nutritionist to the stars Pooja Makhija gives you a combined mind-body holistic solution, a convenient, easy-to-use reference. So you can be in the best shape of your life. Every day from now on.
Bhaunri by Anukrti Upadhyay
This is a story of obsessive love and the destructive power of desire. Half real and half fable, and redolent with the songs and myths, the beauty and mystery of Rajasthan, Anukrti Upadhyay’s Bhaunri announced the arrival of a powerful new literary talent.
Nightmarch by Alpa Shah
Unfolding like a thriller and brought to life by Alpa’s years of research and immersion into the daily lives of the tribal communities in a Naxal stronghold, Nightmarch is a reflection on economic growth, rising inequality, dispossession and conflict at the heart of contemporary India.
Nobody’s Child by Kanchana Banerjee
A young woman is found on the streets of Mumbai, dazed and covered in wounds. Her mind is clearly addled by drugs. She tells a TV journalist that she is the famous singer Asavri Bhattacharya, the winner of the 2016 reality TV show Indian Koel.
How India Works by Aarti Kelshikar
Based on extensive interviews with corporate leaders – Indians as well as expatriates and repatriates, who offer insider and outsider perspectives on the psyche of the Indian in the workplace – How India Works is a guide to the cultural nuances and complexities of working in India. It will make your life in office a little easier.
The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan
Skilfully blending the textures of history with the rich imaginings of a fairy tale, The Twentieth Wife sweeps readers up in the emotional pageant of Salim and Mehrunnisa’s embattled love. From an ill-fated first marriage through motherhood and into a dangerous maze of power struggles and political machinations, Mehrunnisa searches for the true redemptive love she has never known.
Those Pricey Thakur Girls by Anuja Chauhan
The new novel from the bestselling author of The Zoya Factor and Battle for Bittora…Spot-on funny and toe-curlingly sexy, Those Pricey Thakur Girls is rom-com specialist Anuja Chauhan writing at her sparkling best.
She Can You Can by Garima Kushwaha, illustrated by Anastasia Damani
An A to Z biography of iconic Indian women, one for each letter of the English alphabet. Each character is represented by an illustrative sketch and a 500-word summary. This inspirational and motivational book includes the achievements of pioneering females in their respective fields.
The Reason is You by Nikita Singh
With The Reason is You, Nikita Singh returns with a stirring story – exploring emotional health, the boundaries of traditional relationships and second chances.
Baaz by Anuja Chauhan
Pulsating with love, laughter and courage, Baaz is Anuja Chauhan’s tribute to our men in uniform.
Yashodhara by Volga, translated by P.S.V. Prasad
In Yashodhara, the gaps of history are imagined with fullness and fierceness…The Yashodhara we meet in Volga’s feminist novel is quick-witted, compassionate and wants to pave a way for women to partake in spiritual learning as equals of men.
Outspoken by Veronica Rueckert
Written with a warm and engaging tone, brimming with practical advice and accessible stories, Outspoken is a substantive yet entertaining analysis of why most males and many females don’t grant women the power to speak. Most importantly, it includes solutions for change. Positive, confident and supportive, this welcome and much need guide will help reshape the world and make it better for women and for everyone.
Jorasanko by Aruna Chakravarti
In a sprawling novel that spans a unique phase in the history of Bengal and India, Aruna Chakravarti provides a fascinating account of how the Tagore women influenced and were in turn influenced by their illustrious male counterparts, the times they lived in and the family they belonged to.
Daughters of Jorasanko by Aruna Chakravarti
Daughters of Jorasanko, the sequel to the bestselling Jorasanko, explores the histories of the Tagore women, even as it describes the twilight years in the life of one of the greatest luminaries of our time and the end of an epoch in the history of Bengal.
India’s Broken Tryst by Tavleen Singh
In India’s Broken Tryst, bestselling author and popular political columnist Tavleen Singh chronicles the damage done. She catalogues in bold, eviscerating detail the systematic unmaking of our sense of destiny.
The Queen of Jasmine Country by Sharanya Manivannan
Rich with the echoes of classical poetry, in The Queen of Jasmine Country, Sharanya Manivannan imagines the life of the devotional poet Andal, whose sublime and erotic verses remain beloved and controversial to this day.
Uttara by Arshia Sattar
What is said and done in the Uttara Kanda forces us to reconsider the events of the Ramayana, urging us to read the epic through a new and disturbing lens.
Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris
A powerful testament to the triumph of the human will, this novel will make you weep, but it will also leave you astonished and uplifted by one woman’s fierce determination to survive, against all odds.
Stories of Hope by Heather Morris
In Stories of Hope, Heather Morris takes us on an inspirational journey through some of the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with lale sokolov, the tattooist at auschwitz-birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
From the moment Jonas is selected as the Receiver of Memory at The Ceremony, his life is never the same. Jonas discovers that The Community is not as perfect as it seems. Although they appear to have everything, they are missing something of great importance. It is up to Jonas, with the help of the Giver, to find what long ago had been lost and so Jonas embarks on an adventure to save the world as he knows it… Now a major motion picture!
Gathering Blue (The Giver Quartet) by Lois Lowry
The fascinating sequel to The Giver which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. Gathering Blue is a return to the mysterious but plausible future world of The Giver…
Messenger (The Giver Quartet) by Lois Lowry
The fascinating third companion novel to The Giver which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. In Messenger, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. His community once welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close its borders to outsiders.
Son (The Giver Quartet) by Lois Lowry
The startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry’s award-winning epic series The Giver Quartet culminates in a final clash between good and evil.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Inspired by true events of the Second World War, this gripping novel brings the past vividly to life for today’s readers.
The Emperor Who Never Was by Supriya Gandhi
The definitive biography of the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan, whose death at the hands of his younger brother Aurangzeb changed the course of South Asian history. The Emperor Who Never Was gives us a more complex and revealing portrait of this Mughal prince than we have ever had.
A Business of State by Roopali Mishra
Around 1800, the English East India Company controlled half of the world’s trade and deployed a vast network of political influencers. Yet the story of its 17th-century beginnings has remained largely untold. Rupali Mishra’s account of the Company’s formative years sheds light on one of the most powerful corporations in the history of the world.
The Next Billion Users by Payal Arora
Why do citizens of states with strict surveillance care so little about their digital privacy? Why do Brazilians eschew geo-tagging on social media? What drives young Indians to friend “foreign” strangers on Facebook and give “missed calls” to people? Payal Arora answers these questions and many more about the internet’s next billion users.
This is How it Took Place by Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee
Selected and edited by Shinie Antony, these sixteen stories house situations and characters that readers won’t forget. Fuelled by a singular and affecting voice, This Is How It Took Place is a truly masterful debut.
Our Bodies, Their Battlefields by Christina Lamb
In Our Bodies, Their Battlefield Christina Lamb gives voice to the women of conflicts, exposing how in today’s warfare, rape is used by armies, terrorists and militias as a weapon to humiliate, oppress and carry out ethnic cleansing.
Ms Draupadi Kuru by Trisha Das
Draupadi is bored of Heaven. Yes, it’s beautiful and perfumed and perfect, but it’s been a few thousand years of the same thing every day. There is only one way to escape: Krishna. He can never say no to her. So she gets her gang of women together – Amba, Kunti and frenemy Gandhari – and off they go to New Delhi, on Earth, where so much has changed and so much remains the same…
It Takes Two by Cathy Newman
In It Takes Two, Cathy Newman rewrites the history books to expose this strange power of two – the reason Holmes and Watson need to come as a pair, and Apple could not have been started by Steve Jobs alone.
The Radiance of a Thousand Suns by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Interweaving the epic Mahabharata, the poetry of Bulleh Shah, and the legend of Heer, The Radiance of a Thousand Suns is a novel about the mythic and the intimate, about stories on tapestry and mobs that recur, about home and love and history and those heartbreaking moments when they all come crashing together.
Valmiki’s Ramayana by Arshia Sattar
Valmiki’s Ramayana, composed as early as 500 BCE, remains a story that speaks to every generation and continues to enthral millions of people in the Subcontinent and beyond.
Skin Deep by Aparna Santhanam
In this book, she addresses popular concerns about diet and its relation to appearance as well as health. She also outlines the benefits of various foods on the skin along with some easy-to-make recipes that will help your skin glow.
The Mountain of Light by Indu Sundaresan
Told in her inimitable trademark style, Indu Sundaresan’s The Mountain of Light is a wondrous and historically rich tale, as clear and as dazzling as a diamond itself.
Career Rules by Sonya Dutta Choudhury
In Career Rules, Sonya Dutta Choudhury gives a flavourful peek into the daily grind of contemporary professions through conversations with some of their most noteworthy practitioners. It is, in essence, a helpful nudge towards the life you want.
Koi Good News? by Zarreen Khan
It doesn’t matter if a couple has been happy to be child-free – they are married; they are expected to make babies. After all, there are grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts and even colony aunties in waiting. Brutally honest, thoroughly irreverent, Koi Good News? is the funniest book you’ll read this year.
Close to the Bone by Lisa Ray
One of India’s first supermodels. Actor. Cancer survivor. Mother of twins through surrogacy. Woman of no fixed address. Unflinching, deeply moving, brave and charming, Close to the Bone is Lisa Ray’s story.
Superior by Angela Saini
In Superior, award-winning author Angela Saini explores the concept of race, from its origins to the present day. Engaging with geneticists, anthropologists, historians and social scientists from across the globe, Superior is a rigorous, much-needed examination of the insidious and destructive nature of race science.
Cut Like a Wound by Anita Nair
Steeped in the lanes and atmosphere of the city of Bangalore, Cut Like Wound introduces to the reader a host of unforgettable characters and is a brutal psychological thriller unlike any in Indian fiction.
Adi Parva by Amruta Patil
Adi Parva combines breath-taking art with classic storytelling to paint the picture of a tale which has inspired and guided several hundred generations of people throughout the history of India.
Corporate Jungle by Seema Raghunath
The Corporate Jungle is a guide to organizational politics. It will help you identify the Jaguars, the Lions, the Cats, the Bears and other types within your organization; let you know of destructive ploys people use, such as the Mustard Gas Strategy or the 3R Strategy; and teach you the right defence techniques.
The Dance of Durga by Kanika K. Dhillon
The Dance of Durga is the story of an unforgettable heroine who rises to command a religious order. It is a powerful drama about human desires, faith, and a woman’s journey to find true love.
Walking Towards Ourselves by Catriona Mitchell
Walking Towards Ourselves is an anthology of autobiographical narratives based on the real, lived experiences of Indian women writers. The pieces explore what it means to be an Indian woman.
Start Up Your Fashion Label By Aarthi Gunnupuri
Here is the perfect guide for you. Learn the basics of creating and executing a business plan, exhibiting your designs in big retail chains, setting up an e-commerce store and, finally, participating in a fashion week.
The Gypsy Goddess by Meena Kanasamy
The Gypsy Goddess is brilliantly original, ferociously angry and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.
When Love Finds You by Yashodhara Lal
Natasha is a badass boss. Just how badass? She can make a grown man cry, whip a team into shape, meet her targets – and she won’t take any bullshit. Period. Of course, getting the job done is never enough for a woman in a man’s world…
Nobody Killed Her by Sabyn Javeri
Sabyn Javeri’s tale of intense friendship between two ambitious women unfolds in a country steeped in fanaticism and patriarchy. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and political machinations, this is a novel about love, loyalty, obsession and deception.
Those Children by Shahbani Bilgrami
Told from the perspective of an adult Ferzana Mahmud’s reflections, we see Karachi through the impressionable eyes of a ten-year-old child as she negotiates everything from religious schism and genealogy to patriotism and puberty…
What Kitty Did by Trisha Bora
Set in the winter of Kitty’s discontent, What Kitty Did is an irresistible caper zipping through the streets of Delhi.
What Maya Saw by Shabnam Minwalla
Almost from the moment Maya steps into St Paul’s College, she is afraid. Everywhere she goes, she encounters questions and secrets. Not to mention the Shadows – a bunch of drop-dead gorgeous students who she realizes will do anything to keep their youth and beauty. Even kill…
Victims for Sale by Nish Amarnath
Chasing the truth up a trail of brutal murders, Sandy Raman from the BBC must evade the grasping clutches of a thriving sex racket and expose the predators before her time runs out.
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
In this heart-warming debut, Nidhi Chanani weaves a tale about the hardship and self-discovery that is born from juggling two cultures and two worlds.
I Didn’t Expect to Be Expecting by Richa S. Mukherjee
An irreverent, honest and funny journey down the road – potholes and all – to (accidental) parenthood!
Paradise Towers by Shweta Bachchan-Nanda
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s quirky, intimate debut explores the intertwined lives in this building – a forbidden romance, an elopement, the undercurrents of tension in corridor interactions and an explosive Diwali celebration. Bachchan-Nanda’s is a dazzling voice that will draw you into the intoxicating, crazy world that is Paradise Towers.
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s masterpiece, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, is a novel about Africa in a wider sense: about the end of colonialism, ethnic allegiances, class and race – and about the ways in which love can complicate all of these things.
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
When Nigeria begins to fall apart during a military coup, Kambili’s father, involved mysteriously in the political crisis, sends Kambili and her brother away to live with their aunt. In this house, full of energy and laughter, she discovers life and love – and a terrible, bruising secret deep within her family. Centring on the promise of freedom and the pain and exhilaration of adolescence, Purple Hibiscus is the extraordinary debut of a remarkable new talent.
The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
And the title story depicts the choking loneliness of a Nigerian girl who moves to an America that turns out to be nothing like the country she expected; though falling in love brings her desires nearly within reach, a death in her homeland forces her to re-examine them. Searing and profound, suffused with beauty, sorrow and longing, this collection is a resounding confirmation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s prodigious storytelling powers.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Fearless, gripping, spanning three continents and numerous lives, Americanah is a richly told story of love and expectation set in today’s globalized world.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this personal, eloquently argued essay – adapted from her much-admired Tedx talk of the same name – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward – with hope and pain – into the future.
Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
Silver Sparrow is the stunning new novel from the critically acclaimed winner of the 2019 women’s Prize for fiction, an author deemed one of the most important writers of her generation.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Namesake is the brainchild of Jhumpa Lahiri. The story unfolds with Ashima’s grandmother coming to know that Ashima is pregnant. She was very excited when she came to know this and extremely happy as well on the fact that she would have the opportunity to name the family’s first Sahib.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri’s prose is beautifully measured, subtle and sober, and she is a writer who leaves a lot unsaid, but this work is rich in observational detail, evocative of the yearnings of the exile (mostly Indians in Boston here), and full of emotional pull and reverberation.
Wolf Hall (Book#1) by Hilary Mantel
In Wolf Hall, one of our very best writers brings the opulent, brutal world of the Tudors to bloody, glittering life. It is the backdrop to the rise and rise of Thomas Cromwell: lowborn boy, charmer, bully, master of deadly intrigue, and , finally, most powerful of Henry VIII’s coutiers.
Bring Up the Bodies (Book#2 Wolf Hall Trilogy) by Hilary Mantel
An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists. With this book, Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author and the first woman to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes.
Mirror and the Light (Book#3 Wolf Hall Trilogy) by Hilary Mantel
The long-awaited sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, Mirror and the Light is the stunning conclusion to Hilary mantel’s man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published fifty years ago. The Tiger has been coming to Tea for 50 glorious years! Celebrate this incredible anniversary with this special celebration edition of the classic story in paperback.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz. When Lale, given the job of tattooing the prisoners, saw Gita waiting in line, it was love at first sight. In that moment he determined to keep them both alive. This is a story of hope and of courage.
A Matter of Trust by Meenakshi Ahamed – OUT ON 15th Jan
Meenakshi Ahamed draws on a unique trove of presidential papers, newly declassified documents, memoirs and interviews with officials directly involved in events on both sides to put together this illuminating account of their relationship that has far-reaching implications for the changing global political landscape.
Landscapes of Loss by Kavitha Iyer – OUT ON 10th FEB
Landscapes of Loss tells the story of Marathwada through the accounts of its people: marginal farmers, Dalits, landless labourers, farm widows, and children. It lays bare the complex factors that have brought the region to this pass – a story representative, in many ways, of the agrarian unrest in large parts of rural India.
Inferior: The true power of women and the science that shows it by Angela Saini
Interrogating what these revelations mean for us as individuals and as a society, Inferior unveils a fresh view of science in which women are included, rather than excluded.
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Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
In 2016, Reshma’s ted talk “teach girls bravery, not perfection” struck a chord around the world, with over 3 million views. Her book, brave, not perfect, will be a manifesto that enables women to see the roots of this problem and rewire themselves – and future generations of women – for bravery.
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Little Black Book by Otegha Uwagba
Little Black Book is a curation of essential wisdom and hard-won career insights. Whether you’re a thinker, a maker, an artist or an entrepreneur, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your working life here.
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Brave by Rose McGowan
Brave is a raw, honest, and poignant memoir/manifesto a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches account of the rise of a millennial icon, fearless activist, and unstoppable force for change who is determined to expose the truth about the entertainment industry, dismantle the concept of fame, shine a light on a multibillion-dollar business built on systemic misogyny and empower people everywhere to wake up and be Brave.
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A Good Time to Be a Girl: Don’t Lean in, Change the System by Helena Morrissey
n a good time to be a girl, Helena Morrissey sets out how we might achieve the next big breakthrough towards a truly inclusive modern society.
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We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet
‘The best, most moving novel of the year’
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Inside Out by Demi Moore
Inside Out is a story of survival, success, and surrender – a wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman’s at once ordinary and iconic life. Famed American actress Demi Moore, at last, tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.
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Bloody Brilliant Women by Cathy Newman
Bloody Brilliant Women uses the stories of some extraordinary lives to tell the tale of 20th and 21st century Britain. It is a history for women and men. A history for our times.
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We: The Uplifting Manual for Women Seeking Happiness by Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Nadel
Written by actress Gillian Anderson and journalist Jennifer Nadel two friends who for the last decade have stumbled along together, learning, failing, crying, laughing, and trying again we are not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose.
The book that will define a decade, with rights sold in 27 territories, read this book before the TV show comes out, directed by Johan Renck of Chernobyl fame. Beautifully written and incredibly powerful, Girl A is a story of redemption, of horror, and of love.
Not That Kind Of Girl by Lena Dunham
Club You to Death by Anuja Chauhan
With Club You to Death, bestselling author of Those Pricey Thakur Girls, Anuja Chauhan brings us her patented mix of laugh-out-loud humor and toe-tingling romance… this time, with a dollop of spine-chilling suspense.
Free Hit: The Story of Women’s Cricket in India by Suprita Das
Free Hit is the untold story of how women’s cricket in India got here, and casts light on the gender-based pay gaps, sponsorship challenges, and the sheer indifference of cricketing officials it faced along the way.
On Stage with Lata by Deora Mohan, Shah Rachana and Kabir N.M
In ON STAGE WITH LATA, Mohan Deora – co-promoter and co-organizer of Lata Mangeshkar’s international tours from 1975 to 1998 – allows us to journey with her and the top male playback singers, including Mukesh (who tragically died during a Detroit tour), Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar.
Of Gifted Voice: The Life and Art of M.S. Subbulakshmi bu Keshav Desiraju
Though her story has often been told, we know little of the woman behind the image and the musician behind the public persona. Of Gifted Voice attempts, with warmth and keen-eyed perception, to understand the music, the history, the artiste and her incomparable presence.
Countries of the Body by Tishani Doshi
Tishani Doshi’s debut collection, Countries of the Body, the poems will enchant readers old and new with their delicate and haunting quality.
Girls Are Coming Out of the Woods by Tishani Doshi
In this collection, Tishani Doshi inhabits the different homes: her childhood, the body, cities that were passed through, cycles of rain. There are poems of celebration and homages, as there are poems lamenting human cruelty and dispassion.
My Grandmother’s Tweets by Gopalakrishnan Geeta
Geeta Gopalakrishnan brings Avvaiyar to life for a wider new audience, with examples portraying each of her 109 adages. Livened up with illustrations, My Grandmother s Tweets is a book that will comfort and entertain, just as the original one-liners have done over the centuries.
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Each chapter of Girl, Wash Your Face begins with a specific lie Hollis once believed that left her feeling overwhelmed, unworthy, or ready to give up.
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
In girl, stop apologizing, entrepreneur and online personality Rachel Hollis encourages women to own their hopes and desires and goals and reminds them They don’t need permission to want more.
The Marriage Clock by Zara Raheem
After a series of speed dates, blind dates, online dates and even ambush dates, the sparks just don’t fly! And now, with the marriage clock ticking and her 3-month deadline looming in the horizon, Leila must face the consequences of what might happen if she doesn’t find “the one”.
Freedom: My Story by Arunaraje Patil
Freedom: My Story is the chronicle of a radical thinker and film-maker in a male-dominated world, her struggles, her inspirations, the prejudices she had to deal with and, ultimately, the freedom her art offered. This is as much the story of one immensely inspiring life as it is an acute look into a young, changing nation.
The Japanese Wife by Kunal Basu
Hema Malini by Ram Kamal Mukherjee
With detailed interviews and exclusive anecdotes from her family, friends and co-actors, this is an inside look at the remarkable life of one of our greatest cinema icons, someone who has truly lived life on her own terms.
Girls Don’t Cry by Kottary Gajra
Girls Don’t Cry parses the lives of three generations of women in a middle-class family and the choices they make as they navigate a man’s world. It is a profound reflection on friendship and love between mothers and daughters, and on what it takes to face truths that can break you forever.
Shuttling to the Top by Krishnaswamy V
Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P.V. Sindhu is the fascinating story of the junior player who went on to be the first Indian to win an Olympic silver medal for badminton.
Against the Wind by Kumar Rajni
Observant and vivacious, it is a memoir that is a testament as much to her lifelong work in education as to the spirit of romance and daring with which she set foot in a new country all those decades ago.
How I Became a Farmer’s Wife by Yashodhara Lal
Vijay’s unsuspecting wife Yashodhara is caught off guard when, tired of the rigours of city life, he actually rents land and starts dairy farming!
Just Married, Please Excuse by Yashodhara Lal
Ace Against Odds by Sania Mirza
Ace against Odds is the story of this most iconic Indian player who beat incredible odds to get to the top of her sport. Sania writes with candour of the hardships along the way, of the physical and emotional trauma caused by injuries and medical procedures, of the friends and partners who became her mainstay along with her family, of the pressures of constant public scrutiny and, not least, the politics and heartbreaks that inevitably accompany success.
Daily Inspiration For Everyday Women by Napoleon Hill
A day by day journey to success Napoleon Hill, one the world’s most popular motivational authors, had seventeen success principles.
Indira: A Life of Courage by Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust
A collector’s edition, this book is as much a record of the 1960s to the 1980s as a portrait of Indira Gandhi’s life.
Reham Khan by Reham Khan
n clear, crisp prose, Reham Khan tells her story with wit, intelligence and candour. This is a memoir that will engage and surprise readers of all ages and of both genders; to many it will be an inspirational tale from a woman who fought for respect and for her identity on her own terms, a woman who is a survivor, and a winner.
Queens of Hastinapur by Sharath Komarraju
Here is a retelling of the Mahabharata through the eyes of its female characters, for what came to an end at Kurukshetra took root in throne rooms and bed-chambers; hermitages and sacred lakes; prisons and shrines; on horseback and under the stars.
The Girl Who Ate Books by Nilanjana Roy
The Girl Who Ate Books gives us a ringside view of the theatre of Indian writing in English over several decades, and especially the last two. Written in the author’s understated but unfailingly elegant style, this is an essential collection for those who live to read and read to live.
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Being Sheela by Adithi Rao
Being Sheela is about the human side of a successful professional, an immigrant, and woman of color, who has made it her purpose to strive for a better world.
Shameless by Nasreen Taslima
Shameless, the explosive sequel to Lajja is an uncompromising, heart-breaking look at ordinary people’s lives in our troubled times.
Own It by Anjali Becker
Own It: Oprah Winfrey in Her Own Words provides a unique look at the wisdom and thought processes of one of the most adored, respected, and powerful women in the world. This book is a collection of thought-provoking direct quotes from Oprah Winfrey on topics related to business, media, leadership, and life.
The Nine-Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat
Janice Pariat’s exquisitely written new novel is about the fragile, fragmented nature of identity – how others see us only in bits and pieces, and how sometimes we tend to become what others perceive us to be.
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If I Had to Tell It Again by Prabhu Gayathri
If I Had to Tell It Again is a tapestry of conflicting memories of clinical depression, intense togetherness, mourning, healing, and the shattering of spaces between childhood and adulthood.
Learned Men and Women of Ancient India by Menon Sreelata
Learned Men and Women of Ancient India is a collection of stories that give you a glimpse into the lives of the greatest rishis and rishikas from Indian history and their quest to unearth and reveal the mysteries and truth about mankind and the universe. Through their lives, learn how these extraordinary individuals laid the foundation for the scientists, doctors, philosophers, and inventors of today.
Nothing to Lose by Sandhu Manbeena
Nothing to Lose is a no-holds-barred account of Sheela’s life, her intense relationship with Bhagwan, and the riveting story of what actually happened behind the closed doors of the cult’s ashram.
My Best Friend’s Son’s Wedding by Zarreen Khan
From the bestselling author of Koi Good News? comes a rib-tickling new novel about family, friends and not one but two big fat Indian weddings.
Wicked Women Of The Raj by Coralie Younger
Set against the backdrop of India’s independence struggle, Wicked Women of the Raj is an unputdownable factual account with stories of twenty such women who broke society’s rules to marry the ‘heathen’ Indian princes.
Lost Loves by Arshia Sattar
Below the surface of the heroic narrative of kings and warriors and the triumph of good over evil, the heart of the Ramayana beats with the tender love story of Rama and Sita.
Maryada by Arshia Sattar
Arshia Sattar writes with compassion, tenderness, and insight about dharma as a multiplicity of appropriate choices, showing us that when we choose one way of being and doing over another, we will be as often wrong as we are right.
Girls and the City by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Girls and the City by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar is an unputdownable read about the big little lies we deploy to hide our dirty little secrets.
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