This one is for all book lovers out there! We all have our favorite books. But most of us swear by overseas authors for their high standard of writing. There are many Indian authors too, who are just as good. But some fantastic timeless classics by Indian authors aren’t publicized as much as they should be.
With sites like Amazon, Snapdeal and Paytm offering books for as high as 50% discounts, surely getting your hands on these books shouldn’t be that difficult. What are you waiting for, just check out these amazing novels by Indian authors and we assure that you wouldn’t be able to put it down till the last page. Happy Reading!
A House for Mr. Biswas
Amazon, Rs.337
Author: V.S. Naipaul
Year: 1961
Recognition: TIME listed it in 100 Best English Novels from 1923-2005.
Don’t judge by the year,but this is regarded as Naipaul’s best book till date. He became a known author after this one, so we ask you to go for it! The story is the struggle of Mohan Biswas, whom success eludes throughout life. He is married into a dominating family where he is predictably side-lined.
The only way he can prove himself is by owning his own house. How he sets about achieving his goal forms the rest of the story. Said to draw elements from Mr. Naipaul’s father’s own life, this book is one of the best works in contemporary English.
The God of Small Things
SnapDeal, Rs.404
Author: Arundhati Roy
Year: 1997
Recognition: Booker Prize
Set in the town of Ayemenem, in Kerala, the story deals with the life of fraternal twins and shifts back and forth between 1969 and 1993. Facets of life in Kerala are captured beautifully by the author. You can identify with many of them if you know about Kerala like communism, caste system, and the Keralite Syrian Christian way of life.
The book describes how small things in life affect people’s behavior and their whole lives. Get a first hand taste of life in lush Kerala. Available on Snapdeal, just buy it now with discount coupons from here.
The Blue Umbrella
Infibeam, Rs. 72
Author: Ruskin Bond
Year: 1980
Recognition: Adapted into a film by the same name, which won a national award
This novel is set in the hills of Garhwal. It is a witty story capturing the imagination of the readers. A heart-warming tale of a fight for a little blue umbrella owned by Binya, it shows how ordinary characters in the village become heroic and the simplicity of village life. Grab this book from bookshelves and read it immediately!
The White Tiger
Paytm, Rs.159
Author: Aravind Adiga
Year: 2008
Recognition: Man Booker Prize
The Indian of today is confused! Caught in a web between traditional India and the globalized world, this novel tells this story through a retrospective narration from Balram Halwai, a village boy. Balram is referred to as ‘white tiger’, a symbol for freedom and individuality. , The White Tiger is narrative genius with a mischief and personality all its own so go for it if you like a gripping novel.
Train to Pakistan
Flipkart, Rs. 225
Author: Khushwant Singh
Year: 1956
Recognition: Made into a movie which was nominated in Cinequest Film Festival, 1999 in the best feature film category.
We all love stories from the India-Pakistan divide, don’t we? Most tales are gripping with emotion, love and deep feelings. Same goes to this book you mustn’t miss.
Khushwant Singh’s ‘Train to Pakistan’ is a book of fiction based on fact. It depicts the partition of India in August 1947; the book provides a human dimension which brings to the event with a sense of reality, horror, and believability. The book is not a pleasing read, yet a substantial one, so go for it to feel the effect of Partition in those times.
Malgudi Days
AskmeBazaar, Rs.291
Author: R. K. Narayan
Year: 1943
Recognition: Praised by the New York Times, Malgudi Days also had a Google Doodle featured on Narayan’s birthday.
I’m sure most of us wouldn’t forget the theme music and old world feel of Malgudi Days playing on television. You mustn’t miss this fantastic novel too. A collection of short stories taking place in the fictional town of Malgudi, it captures the essence of rural India and is sure to tug at your heart strings through its multifaceted stories. Sure to make a prized possession in your bookshelf.