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A SUMMER READ ABOUT THREE SUMMERS
Margarita Liberaki's Three Summers is a a boring, yet lovable, summer read, like a vacation that's truly restful.
Kalpana Mohan
Jun 26
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A GIFT CALLED GODAAN
This translation of Premchand's Godaan is a majestic interpretation of a Hindi classic. I declare that it's one of the most moving and authentic…
Kalpana Mohan
Jun 19
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The Transience Of It All
A tiny book about the aftermath of a divorce grapples with the idea of change. It left me with many unanswered questions.
Kalpana Mohan
Jun 12
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Those Who Cannot Stop Reading
A furious writer demands a furious reader. In eleven days I finished the series of four novels by Elena Ferrante.
Kalpana Mohan
Jun 5
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ON READING ELENA FERRANTE
Last week, I succumbed, at last, to the Ferrante fury and I'm still processing it all.
Kalpana Mohan
May 29
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BENGAL TALES TO REMEMBER
Each classic story in this collection will burrow its way into your heart.
Kalpana Mohan
May 22
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THROWING LIGHT ON INDIA
The late Octavio Paz’s collection of essays offers piercing insights and shows a deep understanding of India's place in the world.
Kalpana Mohan
May 15
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THE EROTIC IN THE DIVINE
Almost 300 years later, when discussions of sex and sensuality are commonplace, these verses shock and titillate while offering a nuanced portrayal of…
Kalpana Mohan
May 8
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OF BEES AND PEACE
In a desolate village in Ukraine, a retired safety inspector in a mine tries to make honey—and a little peace—in times of war.
May 1
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READING A MASTERPIECE IN SOLITUDE
A breathless reading experience helped me sail through a hairy week.
Kalpana Mohan
Apr 24
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WHEN ALL ARE DEAD BUT NOT GONE
Juan Rulfo's classic tale was not an easy read but I couldn't put it down.
Kalpana Mohan
Apr 17
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A YOUNG TRANSLATOR AT OXFORD
A young man I met at a Zoom book club during Covid turned out to be a passionate translator working in Bengali and Hindi.
Kalpana Mohan
Apr 10
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