There’s something magical about the quiet companionship of books and coffee. In a city that never slows down, discovering cozy corners where stories breathe and conversations flow feels like a gift. Thankfully, Mumbai is home to some of the most charming book cafes—spaces where literature meets latte art, and where time seems to pause between […]
The International Booker Prize 2026 longlist has arrived and we are so excited to read them. These stories have the ability to transcend boundaries of time and are picked from across the world. With a diverse range of themes, like magical realism, historical fiction and warfare, these novels force you to come face to face […]
The Women’s Fiction Prize 2026 just released their longlist and we cannot be more excited. The prize was established in 1996 to address the imbalance in literary prizes. It is one of the most prestigious annual literary awards, based in the UK. It aims at recognising female authors of any nationality who published their work […]
This International Women’s Day, The Bombay Circle Press is proud to celebrate our female authors who are changing the world for the better with their words. Rich in intersectional themes, their writings explore what it means to become a woman along with race, class, socio-political contexts and so much more. Their works are not just […]
Have you ever read a new book so good that you’re sure it’ll one day become a beloved classic? We at The Bombay Circle Press felt that way when we read these books. These 21st century novels feel like modern classics. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A young couple leaves military-ruled Nigeria—one pursues success in […]
Books have long been vessels of knowledge, imagination, and dissent and for that very reason, they have often been suppressed. Across centuries and civilizations, authorities have sought to control the written word whenever ideas threaten political power, religious belief, or social order. The history of book bans is, at its core, a history of society’s […]
Lizzy Barber’s debut novel, My Name is Anna, was the winner of the Daily Mail/Random House First Novel Prize and was published in 2019. She has written five mystery thriller novels, with Be Mine being her latest, which has quickly become a favourite among the reading communities. So, to celebrate her accomplishments, The Bombay Circle […]
Summer is around the corner and we are all set with our cold coffees ready to dive into the latest novels and relax. The Bombay Circle Press has brought you a list of the most interesting novels that are coming soon, so you won’t have to worry about finding your next perfect read. Corpse Played […]
Meet-cutes, great banter, grand gestures and frustratingly spicy tension—all features of great romance books. This Valentine’s Day, buy your book-loving partner a great romance novel. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of great books to gift your girlfriend or boyfriend on the most romantic day of the year (or your best friend if […]
We are familiar with the legacies of the leaders of India’s freedom struggle as influential, intelligent and persistent people. Many of them sacrificed their comfort and safety for the nation’s cause. But what if the sacrifice that freedom demands is also the very thing at the core of our humanity? The English Problem by Beena […]
