An often overlooked category of literature is an anthology series, like the middle child of the family. Despite being talented and with an insane character arc, it is often overlooked. But keeping that aside, anthology series are a perfect bite-sized way to enjoy more than one story in one book. Not only that, they are a wonderful way to discover new genre fiction, authors and themes. Here is The Bombay Circle Press’ guide to five fiction books to read if you want to get back to reading.
- After;Life by Ellie Martin-McKinsey
Tetra never thought she would be annoyed by humans even in the afterlife, especially by two “ghostbusters” determined to bust her.
The placement demon in hell has a problem. The problem’s name is Calia, an unarguably good person and she is sitting across from him, waiting for her punishment.
Before Aspen was a tree, they were human.
Anis is in a dilemma even in death. Will finding a way out of the maze of endless twists and turns end her dilemma?
With centuries worth of theories about what happens after death, there’s one thing for sure. Whatever you believe will happen when you die, is what will shape your afterlife. After;Life features nine (mostly) no longer living characters, read these stories come to life and shape to a new beginning.
- Ishqiya by Multiple Authors
A woman as intoxicating as the flower she’s named after.
A man on a journey to put his loved one to rest.
A life-changing train ride during the Bombay monsoons.
Indians believe size matters. We do everything big—from our bhaturas and jalebis, to our statues and stadiums. So why should our love be any different? Ishqiya is a collection of eight bold and heartwarming stories about love, lust, and everything in between.
- Famous in Love by Emma Cho
It’s difficult dating a K-pop idol. They are always away on tour, always busy with schedules, always getting injured, and don’t even get started on the scandals. Take a peek inside their lives as they manage their tumultuous relationships, dealing with their partners being constantly away, their extremely busy schedules, their injuries and most importantly, the scandals that come with them. After all, they’re not just in love, they’re famous in love.
It’s difficult dating a K-pop idol.
Emma Cho’s Famous In Love is an anthology series about K-pop idols and their tumultuous love lives that will make you laugh, cry, swoon and wish for friendships as supportive as theirs.
- Meet Cute Lane by Luna Lee
George Man is regretting his drunken decisions as a stranger shows up to join his dreaded road trip back home. Sam is spending her precious Saturday at Disneyland against her will, until she receives an airdrop from a random visitor. Bailey is running across the airport to catch her flight when she notices a horrible mix-up…
Meet-cutes happen when you least expect them. Sometimes you’re thrilled by them, sometimes wary of them. What’s in store for these unsuspecting characters in Meet Cute Lane?
- Velvet Dreams by Vanessa Roberts
A sexy collection of stories where three unlikely women lust over men that they can’t seem to have…or can they?
It’s cuffing season, and all the girls need is…
A secretary who can’t stop drooling over her boss’ snug shirts.
An erotica writer who is in desperate need of some inspiration.
A divorced woman who is trying to keep her ex-husband at arm’s length.
These three women have nothing in common—except for their thirst for the unlikely men in their lives. On cold, lonely nights, all the girls need is some steamy erotica! So, turn the lights down and settle in for a wild ride.
The struggle to get back to reading is real. If you want fiction books to read, maybe start with something small and build your way up to those thick books that you so want to let get lost into. From cutesy romance to smut to philosophical, we have got you covered with the right recommendations.