Category: Behind the Books

From children’s non-fiction on wildlife to murder mystery, explore the stories written and those still writing the author. Book launches, talks in literature festivals, interviews, reviews, inspirations and the journey from blank page to bookshelf.

The Witch in the Peepul Tree in “Book of the Year” (Fiction) list for Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 

Fiction The jury for fiction comprises Deepa Adhikari, social entrepreneur and development communications consultant; Priyanka Sarkar, editor and translator; Rajrishi Singhal, author and journalist; Usha Subramaniam, former Professor of English Literature; and Shireen Mistry, Associate Festival Director of Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest. Book of the year History’s Angel, Anjum Hasan (Bloomsbury India) Hurda, Atharva... Continue Reading →

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Sessions at Bookaroo, Delhi

Friday, November 08, Schools DayTime: 1030-1130Venue: The ParketteOUT IN THE OPENThere are many prisons that do not come with bars and locks. What are they? Where do they exist? How do they work? Find out with Arefa. Saturday, November 09Time: 1230-1330Venue: The ParkettePAWS, CLAWS AND COMMASTame the non-fiction beast with wildlife author Arefa as she... Continue Reading →

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The Witch in the Peepul Tree Shortlisted for Asian Prize for Fiction

'The Witch in the Peepul Tree' has been shortlisted for The Asian Prize for Fiction. "Following an extensive process spanning seven months, 13 group discussions were conducted by 5 book clubs from Africa, Asia, and Europe. This global participation resulted in the identification of six books for the shortlist. The discussions were guided by evaluation... Continue Reading →

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Book Signings in Delhi

Book Signings in Delhi on the 25th and 26th of June 2024 Also, at Kunzum books GK 2.  M Block Market Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 26th June 3 PM

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Bookaroo – First Time in Sri Lanka!

The first children's literature festival of Sri Lanka!The amazing Bernadine Anderson of LPF Academy and Adityavikram More collaboratively bring Bookaroo, the beloved and cherished children's literature festival of Asia, to Sri Lanka for the first time! Please do join with the children on 10th and 11th May at BMICH! My sessions are as under:Friday, May... Continue Reading →

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Sessions at Jaipur Literature Festival 2024

2nd Feb 2024: Baithak - Of Big Cats and Tigers 1pm to 1.50pm "The magnificent big cats of the jungle, such as the great Bengal Tiger, have inspired writers of both fiction and nonfiction for generations. News anchor and environment reporter Gargi Rawat’s recent book, ‘Tiger Season,’ is a fictional account of an environmental journalist's... Continue Reading →

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In Open Magazine’s Best of 2023 Books: My Choice

The acclaimed author and Director of Jaipur Literature Festival Namita Gokhale lists The Witch in the Peepul Tree as one of her favourite reads in Open Magazine's Best of 2023 Books: My Choice. NAMITA GOKHALE, Author (Photo: Ashish Sharma) “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone... Continue Reading →

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The Asian Book of the Month – The Witch in the Peepul Tree in the Asian Review

https://asian-reviews.com/2023/12/12/arefa-tehsins-the-witch-in-the-peepul-tree-hits-the-asian-book-of-the-month/

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My 3 Favourite Reads of Year 2023/ Shepherd.com

Arefa Tehsin's 3 favorite reads in 2023 What did I love most about each book?  I’m Arefa Tehsin Website Twitter Instagram AuthorJungleeTravellerSleepless dreamer This list is part of the best books of 2023. We've asked 1,199 authors and super readers for their 3 favorite reads of the year. Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we... Continue Reading →

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