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, […]
The classification of books as “Women’s Fiction” seems outdated, and leads readers to a limited perspective. Why should a book be marketed towards only women, especially when fiction is the one form that is universal? For decades, the understanding of women’s fiction has been that it exists outside the normative genre. The textbook definition of […]
The publishing industry has long paid attention to online virality in independent publishing to find the next big name. It seemed like that next fiction writing star may have been Mia Ballard with Shy Girl until AI allegations forced the industry to pay attention. This case may be a defining moment in how publishers approach […]
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 […]
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges the planet is facing today. Artists of all kinds, including writers, have explored it in their work, capturing current impacts and predicting how the Earth and its people will deal with climate catastrophe. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of environmental dystopian fiction books that […]
With the end of another hot and lovely summer, the monsoon is now upon us. The cool temperature and petrichor is lingering around in the day. So, if you are looking for books to read this monsoon, curl up cozily in your bed with a perfect cup of hot coffee and let The Bombay Circle […]
When life feels heavy, sometimes the perfect remedy is a book that wraps around you gently, not demanding, but soothing. The Bombay Circle Press recommends four novels that offer warmth, understanding, and the kind of quiet hope that feels like a soft embrace when it’s needed the most. Eternally Single by Rosa Álvarez, by Neerja […]
Have you ever wondered if your favourite city’s vibe could be wrapped up in between pages, what will that book say? Will it be a romance or a slice of life? Every Indian city has a unique aura that you can maybe relate with books. This is The Bombay Circle Press’ attempt seeing which of […]
When I finished watching My Oxford Year, I had that familiar ache, the kind you get when a story wraps up but you’re not ready to leave its world. The mix of romance, wit, and bittersweet moments stayed with me long after the credits rolled. Here at The Bombay Circle Press, we know that feeling […]
