No matter what our relationships look like, one can’t deny the underlying permanence of love. It can be hard to decipher the signs of love in this day and age. Books, while many fictional ones discussing the love between characters, non-fiction can help shine a light on love in one’s life. Read the following recommendations […]
No matter how much one wills otherwise, life can get quite complicated. Sometimes, there are deep-seated issues, personal relationship fallacies, or just improper systems that can overwhelm you. Reading non-fiction, especially self-help can assist with this process. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of non-fiction works that might help. Bend, Don’t Break […]
South Asian writing has carved an incredible space between the Booker Prize circuit. These stories have the ability to transport readers from love to war via the streets of London, the villages of India and the shores of Sri Lanka. To shine a light onto these authors, The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list […]
The Booker Prize is the biggest literary prize in the world today. Choosing the winner among the hundreds of submissions comes down to a process of elimination, and the creation of a Longlist, followed by a shortlist. The 2026 Booker Longlist shows immense promise, as authors explore the human condition with immense literary gravitas. Here […]
One of the key factors that helps in the proliferation of books, especially fiction titles, is literary awards. The Booker Prize is the most prestigious award in the world, one of the highest honours an author can receive for their books. Though this is a cornerstone of literature and culture, most readers do not know […]
Reading communities are one of the first things a reader looks out for in a new city (aside from new bookstores). Kochi has a range of readers, and multiple spaces that make them come together. The Bombay Circle Press has collated a list of book clubs in Kochi that you are bound to love! […]
Spies have long occupied a fascinating place in literature. Moving between identities, countries and loyalties, they inhabit a world where nothing is quite what it seems. The best spy novels explore questions of morality, betrayal, loyalty and the cost of living between two worlds. From the tense politics of the Cold War to the complexities […]
The Indian Freedom Movement was the one movement that brought together the Indian public in a mass sentiment. At the forefront of this were the freedom fighters: individuals who rose against the oppressors and inspired others too. To honour these freedom fighters and the spirit of democracy, The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list […]
Often, regional language submissions and raw manuscripts go unnoticed by the big publishing houses. Authors often find a supportive environment in regional language independent publishers, as they also publish works on niche topics that might get rejected by larger publishing houses. This culture fosters a range of diverse and unique literary works. The specificity of […]
For anyone who has always felt most at home between the pages of a book, Hyderabad is quietly becoming a great city to find your people. Beyond the usual quiet cafes and old bookstores, the city now has a growing circuit of book clubs where readers gather to talk, debate, and sometimes even meet the […]
