Online platforms such as Amazon have made it easier for most to order books. With discounted prices, points to acquire, and apps offering 10 minute book deliveries, it is easy to lose out on the tangible experience. Libraries and bookstores are an integral part of this tangible experience. Independent bookstores are attempting to contain this […]
An attractive genre of literature, dystopian fiction is classified by highly futuristic societies, which are technologically advanced but socially, maybe not so much. It often portrays a total destruction of the natural environment, and a loss of individuality in the society. If you love reading dystopian English novels, The Bombay Circle Press is here with […]
The Bombay Circle Press is back with a reading list for summer. This time, we are looking at books where food is more than just a meal, it shapes stories, carries emotions, and sometimes even solves a murder. Get comfortable, grab a snack, and dig in. The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak […]
It’s fitting that a city known for hosting one of the world’s largest literary festivals also has one of India’s most active book club scenes. Across the country, reading circles have quietly evolved from living-room gatherings into a genuine cultural movement. Jaipur has embraced this shift wholeheartedly. If you’re on the hunt for fellow bookworms […]
It was raining, English rain, that first night when he came to England. Thin, fine icicles that fell at a slant and made incisions. Standing outside Victoria Station, waiting for a cab, he felt its needle pricks pierce his skin like markings. This is how England claimed you—through its rain. His hands and face burned […]
Reading is the easiest way to experience travel without the actual act of it. Whether it is mysterious islands, fictional cities, time periods or real locations, this list curated by The Bombay Circle Press will help you find authors that use words to transport you in ways that are arguably better than travel. Landscape, romance, […]
There is something deeply comforting about walking into a bookstore and losing track of time. The scent of fresh pages, the quiet excitement of discovery, and the feeling of finding an unexpected title remain unmatched. In an increasingly digital world, bookstores continue offering readers spaces that feel personal, reflective, and wonderfully human. Among India’s most […]
Tension, swoon-worthy moments, and passion…all these form the template of a great romance read. While the real world can be romantically frustrating, it is never the wrong time to dive into the newest romance novel and let fictional men take over. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of recent romance books that we’ve […]
No matter what kind of book you enjoy reading, you are bound to come across tropes. Tropes are recurring plot and character beats present in multiple stories. They sometimes help the reader feel a sense of comfort or familiarity while engaging in them. For instance, a situational trope would be a hero needing to ‘slay […]
Imagine being in a rural town in Ireland in the 1960s, stuck in an ever consuming sapphic obsession and an intoxicating thrill of a forbidden romance, Chloe Michelle Howarth brings this world to life. Born in July 1996 and raised in the West Cork countryside, Chloe Michelle Howarth is one of the most quietly compelling […]
