There is only one language in the world where fluency is a birthright: love. It speaks in the gentle caresses of zephyrs, in the calm swell and surrender of the ocean, in the rustling of leaves beneath our feet and the birdsong at dawn. In fact, if you are still enough to watch and listen, […]
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 […]
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 […]
If books have always felt like your happy place, and you’re looking for good conversation along with the chance to meet new people, then Bangalore’s book clubs have something for you. Here are a few worth checking out. Under The Lamp Book Club This is a read-along club, which means everyone reads the same […]
