/r/Indianbooks
Indian Books is a community of book lovers. While we encourage discussions related to regional/mainstream Indian literature, feel free to talk about reading in general, not just restricted to Indian authors. The perspective of the Indian reader is most welcome.
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We are a small community of book lovers who like to talk about books. We dont restrict ourselves to Indian authors though. Feel free to talk about all things related to books and reading in general.
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Suggest good philosophical fictions like Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, etc.
Some other books I love -
The Prophet by Gibran
Metamorphosis by Kafka
Tamas by Bhishm Sahni
Chitralekha
Crime and Punishment
Man's Search for Meaning
Indian novels like The God of Small Things, Tales from Khasak, Ghachhar Ghochar, Blue Velvet,etc.
I want something philosophical, maybe fiction or non fiction but something challenging, deep and not superficial
19:54 UTC
What are your views on Ayn Rand?
Hey , Does anyone has read any Ayn Rand philosophy here. I am planning to read her collection and what can I take from it. I am planning to start with the fountainhead but it's of 700 pages i believe and 700 pages is too much of a commitment. Can anyone please suggest with which book to start from and what order to follow to read Ayn Rand.
17:49 UTC
Mahabharatha
I would like to read Mahabharata, preferably in Tamil. Any recommendations for that?
17:06 UTC
Beginning with book reading Suggest me some any genre is fine expect smut books thankyou
16:34 UTC
Book Recommendations for learning more about The Maratha Empire
Basically the title
16:15 UTC
Not buying another book until I finish reading what I already have
Nothing much just talking to myself lol
13:36 UTC
Weird fiction
Is anyone into weird fiction and experimental literature ? I am talking about authors like kenji siratori, people here seem to miss that genre completely.
13:33 UTC
Anyone who has read Plato’s Republic?
I really would love to discuss it with a fellow Indian. There are so many cool concepts and ideas which can be discussed. If anyone is interested, hit me up!
13:15 UTC
Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to know what would be the best translation of Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar in other languages. Hindi is not my first language so having difficulties understanding it. But the story fascinated me so far.
Please suggest the translations that you have liked preferably in other languages (English? Bengali?)
12:27 UTC
Anyone selling the following books?
I have lost the following books from my collection over the years and would like to rebuy them. Preferably at cheaper rates than the new ones as I have already read them. So if anyone of you is willing to sell any of the following titles, please comment or DM.
Watchmen (comic set)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
On the Road
Fiesta (Hemmingway)
Kafka on the Shore
Ham on Rye
The Old Man and the Sea
Do Androids Dream of Plastic Sheep?
10:47 UTC
suggest me your guys favourite biography and autobiography
tittle
10:05 UTC
Considering buying a Kindle
I have lost my habit of reading recently, and I want to revive it.
The only spare time I am left with to read is on weekends. I always have friends over on weekends, and they like to have dim lights all the time for the vibe.
I tried reading on my Phone but that didn't work out well for me, so am currently considering buying a Kindle to read in the dark. Any advice?
09:52 UTC
Is Flipkart reliable for buying books?
08:06 UTC
Look what i got !!!!
finally got this book
cant wait to read it !!!!
07:03 UTC
Any one knows any shops in New Delhi that sell vintage books please recommend
06:18 UTC
Bibhutibhushan bandopadhyay
I discovered Bibhutibhushan bandopadhyay's works 2 years back when I visited the beautiful town of Ghatshila in Jharkhand. I came across his home and because curious and started reading his works. That was my introduction to Bengali literature. Being a South Indian i obviously read the English translations but I can't help but wonder how much better the original Bengali versions would be. Aranyak and Chander pahar are my favourites. Indian literature strikes a chord with me because it's something I can relate to. Whether it's Bengali, Odia , Santhali or Mizo . Can you all please give me book suggestions from your region which moved you ?
05:39 UTC