Every year we also curate a post on books recommended by our members for grown ups! Our kbc facebook group is now 19,100+ members and counting and most of our parent members are avid readers!
For those of you who haven’t gone through our previous curations for grown ups – you can check out this one and the 2024 post.
Bestsellers in Fiction
A Perfect Day to be Alone
Sweet Bean Paste: The International Bestseller
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes
The Healing Season of Pottery
The Bookshop Woman
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop: The heart-warming Korean sensation
BOOKS BY INDIAN AUTHORS
Ram C/o Anandhi (English Edition). Achu has shared a very interesting review in the kbc fb group here. In her words: “Just finished reading Ram C/O Anandhi, and wow, what a ride! I’d seen it buzzing online for a while, especially among Malayalam readers, but I’m so glad I finally picked it up. It’s one of those books that stays with you long after you turn the final page.
From the very beginning, I was drawn into Ram’s world. His journey from Alleppey to Chennai, his dreams, his struggles – it all felt so real. I loved getting to know the characters of Anandhi, Malli, Paati, Reshma and Vetri. They weren’t just names on a page; they became like friends. I laughed with them, I cried with them, I even got frustrated with them at times!
What struck me most about Ram C/O Anandhi was the emotional depth. It’s not just a story; it’s an experience. The author has a way of writing that just pulls you in, making you feel everything the characters are feeling. It was a cinematographic experience. There were moments that were so heartwarming, and others that were absolutely heartbreaking. I had to put the book down a few times just to process everything.
I won’t give any spoilers, but let’s just say that Ram and Anandhi’s story is one that will stay with me for a long time. It’s a story about love, loss, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. It’s about chasing your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you. And it’s about the importance of human connection, the way we impact each other’s lives in ways we don’t even realize.
Ram C/O Anandhi is more than just a book; it’s a journey. It’s a journey into the hearts and minds of its characters, a journey into the complexities of life itself. If you are looking for a book which you won’t be able to put down, then this is the one. It’s a beautiful and moving story that I won’t soon forget
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Asha attended a few sessions of Shanta Gokhale, Jerry Pinto, Ranjit Hoskote, Rakshanda Jalil, Karan Madhok at Goa Arts & Lit Fest. These are the books that she plans on ordering soon!
Ten Indian Classics (Murty Classical Library of India) by Ranjit Hoskote
One Foot On The Ground: A Life Told Through The Body by Shanta Gokhale
The Engaged Observer: The Selected Writings Of Shanta Gokhale
Maya Nagari Bombay-Mumbai: A City in Stories by Shanta Gokhale and Jerry Pinto
Ananda: An Exploration of Cannabis in India by Karan Madhok
SELF HELP
The Little Animal Philosophy Books
The Art of Letting Go: Move Beyond the Hurt, Find Emotional Freedom and Restore Your Inner Peace
PUZZLES/ACTIVITIES
SUDOKU FOR ADULTS
CROSSWORD PUZZLES/WORD SEARCH FOR EVERYONE
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