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Author Interview: When Women Write Women Characters, They’re Quite Counterculture, says Megha Rao
Indian performance poet and author, Megha Rao, writes for women. Her writing, if it has to be understood at a cellular level, must be viewed as a celebration of what
Book Review: I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee
I wouldn’t have read this book had it not been for its intriguing title, absolutely screaming of complexity and candour. And yet, I wasn’t quite prepared for how straightforward it
Book Review: Reading Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water as a Great Indian Novel
“She is twelve years old, and she will be married in the morning.” So begins The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese’s over-700-pages-long magnum opus. The year is 1900, and the
8 Iconic Hachette Yellowback Crime Novels
If you are a fan of good ol’ fashioned crime novels? Chances are you have read your way through most of Christie, Chandler, Highsmith and Carr, along with the other
8 Debut Novels that Shot Their Authors to Fame
Writing a novel is hard work. Multiple drafts go into writing one, yet a writer cannot be sure if their novel will appeal to its readers. Sometimes, it takes many
9 Pitch-Perfect Books from Sofia Coppola Reading List
If you’re always on the lookout for some brilliant recommendations, specifically from vetted sources, then you’re in for a treat! Because this list brings 9 books from the immaculate, iridescent
6 Delicious Books From Francophone Literature: Reading in Translation
Curated at our Vasant Vihar store, with input and guidance from the enthusiasts at the French embassy, Kunzum boasts of an impressive collection of French Literature that goes beyond the
Book Review: Harinder Singh Sikka’s Gobind is a Lesson in Resilience and Perseverance
It is not ironic that Gobind reminds us of the tenth and last Sikh warrior, the philosopher and poet Guru Gobind Singh. Harinder S. Sikka’s brilliantly crafted narrative about an
5 Books for New Mothers: Your Literary Oasis in the Early Days
Hello dear readers, We congratulate all the new mommies! Welcome to the crazy yet beautiful journey of motherhood – a whirlwind of snuggles, spit-up, and that overwhelming feeling of love
8 Exemplary Travel Books That Take You Through Incredible Journeys
In an attempt to craft a uniquely fun reading list for all fans of travel literature, as well as those who appreciate brilliant prose that truly takes you away and
6 Non-Fiction Reads for CEOs Who Wish To Stay Ahead of the Curve
In true Ferris Bueller fashion, it is important to remember that life does indeed move fast. And if you’re a leader at the helm of a workforce, driving and executing
Top 7 Non-Fiction Bestsellers from May 2024
From the hottest (we hope) month of the year comes a sizzling list of non-fiction bestsellers, inspired by what Kunzumwallahs were grabbing and devouring during the scorching summer of May.
Top 7 Fiction Bestsellers From May 2024
Welcome to Kunzum’s Fiction Bestsellers! Based on what Kunzumwallahs picked up and absolutely devoured in the hot, sweltering, no-good month of May, this list brings you the top titles that
5 Epic Stories That Will Make You Appreciate Life More
It is seldom that literature fails to grant us the refuge we need and crave. The idea of life alters, there is elasticity to it, allowing it to bend towards
6 Brilliant Books that Explore Gender in South Asia
In honour of Pride Month, and in an attempt to offer informative, engaging, mind-opening and truly enlightening literature, Kunzum has attempted to curate lists that not only celebrate pride but
4 Cleverly Plotted Mysteries That Build in Intensity
Ever wondered why your favourite mystery writers keep baffling you with plot twists, shockers, epiphanies, truth-bombs and bombarding revelations? Well, the ideal backstory must have the capacity to make or
5 Thrillers Set in Remote Locations That’ll Chill You to the Bone
What narratives make you go back to them time and time again? Do you explore the locales of your favourite characters or the antagonists who have ruined a million lives?
Book Review: Sohini Chattopadhyay’s The Day I Became a Runner is Educating, Inspiring and Agitating
Even while running is a solitary sport, requiring not much beyond yourself and a path to tread, as a woman runner, you are always in the unenviable company of curious
8 Must-Read Penguin Modern Classics
The Penguin Modern Classics series was launched in 1961 and comprises an ever-growing list of authors who have written/are writing in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The books included in
5 Must-Read Classic Novels
There’s beauty in the vintage and classic, be it cars, films, or our beloved best friends, books. To read classics is to travel into a seemingly bizarre era where a
10 Unknown Gems By Known Authors
We are deeply excited about this reading list, for fair reason. And you should be excited as well, for fair reason. For we are discussing unknown gems, like romances from