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How can data make or break a company? Is all data useful? And can data be “too much of a good thing”?
In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks to Nitin Seth, CEO at Incedo and the author of Mastering the Data Paradox and Nirmalya Kumar, a Professor and former Strategy Head for the Tata Group, who has written Clash: Amazon vs. Walmart.
They discuss how data on its own is nothing unless you know how to use it and the pros and cons of data-driven decision-making. They share insights on the ongoing competition between Amazon and Walmart in the retail industry, emphasising the need to set goals and understand diverse perspectives and industry trends before making decisions.
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we shine a spotlight on two industry experts who are changing the conversation around business, data and AI.
Tune in to hear their personal experiences in entrepreneurship, find out who inspired them and their process of writing books.
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In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks to Mitali Mukherjee about her book Cryptocrimes.
Tara and Mitali dive into the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, and discover why Mitali compares it to a naughty child running amok in a classroom. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful conversations, she explores the intersection of crypto technology and India’s jugaad culture. Mitali unearths the dark side of cryptocurrency in India in her book, revealing the hidden pitfalls and the harsh realities behind the allure of easy profits.
Tune in to discover why, in the world of finance, quick gains aren’t always what they seem.
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Can a corvid detective solve a murder? Why does the weather department need a singer? And how does a cloud herder take care of his flock? Find out the truth behind all these stories in Gigi Ganguly’s new book “Biopeculiar”.
This is the first-ever book of Westland’s new speculative imprint ‘IF’.
In this episode, Gigi and Michelle discuss their love for weird stories, the animals that inspired Gigi to write, and why a spec fic imprint is important for Indian literature.
Tune in to hear what books inspired their writing, how Gigi came up with the characters in her story and why Satyajit Ray is a gem of the Indian spec fic genre.
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne by Satyajit Ray, based on the story by Upendrakishore Ray ChowdhuryInterstellarAranyer Din Ratri by Satyajit Ray
Movies Mentioned in this episode:Books Mentioned in this episode:
The Monk and Robot Series by Becky ChambersGullivers TravelsYour Utopia by Bora ChungThe Mill House Murders by Ho-Ling Wong Under the Skin by Michael FaberCoraline by Neil GaimanStory of Your Life Ted ChiangSeveneves by Neal StephensonStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Matchbox by Ashapurna DeviHitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Mountain in the Sea by Ray NaylerJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died.
This is the basic plot of ‘Strange Sally Diamond’ whose author, Liz Nugent joined Tara and Michelle on this episode of Books & Beyond to discuss Irish crime writing and the complexities of writing about trauma and identity.
Together they shared their perspectives on the popularity of true crime novels in both India and Ireland, and delved into the complexities of trauma, identity, and parenting in their novels.
Liz discusses her fascination with dark characters and themes, citing Shakespearean tragedies as an influence. She talked about rewriting the ending for American audiences, as they found it too dark. Additionally, she also spoke about how the novel explores the theme of parenting through the lens of a dysfunctional family, highlighting the complexities of raising children in a society that perpetuates patriarchal norms.
Book and authors mentioned in this episode:
‘The Last Man’ by Jane Harper‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ by Patricia Highsmith‘A Fine Balance’ by Rohinton Mistry‘Perfume’ by Michael Patrick Susskind‘Prophet Song’ by Paul LynchJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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In this episode, Tara and Michelle speak to Vibha Kagzi, author of ‘Break The MBA Code’ - a book that goes into detail about how to get into Ivy League colleges and what a person should do to make their admission application more appealing.
They talked about the challenges of pursuing an MBA as a woman, with speakers sharing their personal experiences and insights. Vibha debunked common myths surrounding MBA admissions, emphasizing the holistic evaluation of a candidate's profile.
In this exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captivate the audience and bring forth a revolutionary perspective to Indian literature.
Hear directly from one of the top admissions consultants in India as she underlines the importance of honesty, authenticity, and soft skills training during the application process.
Vibha shared her experience as an admissions consultant, highlighting the role of consultants in showcasing genuine strengths and experiences to stand out in a competitive process.
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Content Warning: Discussions about torture, violence, and mental health issues.
The most agonizing and horrifying torture devices from the medieval era - but with a twist!
In this episode, Tara and Michelle speak to Aparna Sanyal, author of 'Instruments of Torture' - a book that explores modern society through metaphorical depictions of 8 torture devices. From ‘The Spanish Boot’ that covers impossible beauty standards to ‘The Judas Cradle’ that covers a forbidden love affair, each story reveals the dark, unexplored corners of the human psyche.
Aparna reminisces about her journey being an alumna of the first Bound Writer's Retreat in 2018! She also talks about the torture instruments she chose for her book, seeing them in real life, why her writings always have dark themes, and her Bollywood-esque story of meeting her editor from Harpercollins!
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Who is India’s first ‘Birdwoman’? Who is the ‘Turtle Girl’?
How many of India’s women wildlife biologists can you name?
In this episode, Tara speaks with Anita Mani, editor of ‘Women in the Wild’ - an anthology of stories of India’s pioneering women wildlife biologists.
From the 1940s to the present, Anita features the profiles of Indian women who dedicated their life to protecting biodiversity, from Jamal Ara who spent her life studying birds and mysteriously disappeared one day, to Vidya Athreya who studies the human-leopard conflict, and contemporaries like Divya Mudappa who studies rainforests!
Anita talks about her own interest in wildlife and bird-watching, how the women in her book made path-breaking findings across forests, rivers, oceans and mountains, and what the wildlife conservation industry is like for women- from remote locations, long hours, lack of beds and toilets, and even close encounters with wild animals!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Peregrine - J.A. Baker
Jennifer Ackerman
Madhaviah KrishnanJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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This is the story of an entrepreneur who almost sold his soul to AI.
In this episode, Michelle speaks with Appupen and Laurent Daudent, the illustrator-scientist duo that came together to create 'Dream Machine' - a graphic novel on AI! The book follows Hugo, who is on the verge of selling his AI tech to a large corporation. But what if the motives behind this purchase are not exactly ethical?
Appupen and Laurent discuss the evolution of AI and why the hype and fear around it might be misleading. They also address their differing opinions on AI, working together from France and India, and why they regret making AI write a chapter of their book!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Circle - Dave Eggers
Movies and TV shows mentioned in this episode:
I, Robot - Alex Proyas (Director)
Her - Spike Jonze (Director)
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya - Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah (Directors)Join The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Before Adam and Eve, there was Adam and Lilith.
But who is Lilith and what happened to her?
In this episode, Michelle speaks with Shinie Antony, author of ‘Eden Abandoned’, which tells the story of Adam’s first wife and the first woman ever - Lilith. When Lilith refused to submit to Adam, she got banished from Eden and erased from the scriptures. But what did she do next?
Michelle and Shinie discuss villainized women in mythology, how Lilith stood up for herself and got branded a “child-eating monster”, and why Shinie thinks an angry, articulate woman is a work of art!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Lilith - Nikki Marmery
Names of the Women - Jeet Thayil
The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown
The Covenant of Water - Abraham Verghese
Movies and TV shows mentioned in this episode:
Supernatural - Eric Kripke (Creator)
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Creator)Join The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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It might be time to ditch the traditional path to success and follow the path of “evil”!
In this episode, Michelle and Tara speak with Anand Neelakanthan, author of the ‘The Asura Way’, a book that redefines the asura lifestyle and explores why “negative” traits like anger, pride, competition, commonly associated with the asuras, can actually benefit us!
In this exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captivate the audience and bring forth a revolutionary perspective to Indian literature.
Anand talks about why he ‘became an asura’, why he thinks the stories our parents tell us were invented to keep us in check, and why we need to wholeheartedly embrace the “evil” within us!Tune in!
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What does one of India's top entrepreneurs have to say about writing, making money, and marketing books?
In this episode, Tara and Michelle speak with Ankur Warikoo, bestselling author of 'Make Epic Money', a book that teaches you everything you wish you knew about money!
Ankur talks about how his relationship with money changed, gaining financial freedom, and writing a book for youngsters to learn everything about money that nobody tells them. He also talks about how he started writing, his biggest tip for writers, and the three marketing strategies he used to create a bestselling book!
Bonus: Ankur also answers crowdsourced questions about managing money and tips for young writers and entrepreneurs!
Tune in!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand
Rework - David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried
Atmamun - Kapil Gupta
Atomic Habits - James Clear
The Psychology of Money - Morgan HouselJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Discover some of the finest works of Indian detective fiction, all in one place!
In this episode, Michelle and Aishwarya speak with Tarun Saint, curator of 'The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction', Volumes 1 and 2! The first of its kind, the anthology compiles everything from intriguing whodunits, supernatural mysteries, and serial murders, spread across two volumes.
Join us as Tarun talks about going from reading Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, to curating some of India's best detective fiction from authors like Satyajit Ray to Vikram Chandra in this long-awaited anthology. He also discusses his previous work in speculative fiction, the increasing number of women writers in detective fiction, and what the detective fiction scene in India could look like going forward!
Tune in!Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Sherlock Holmes series - Arthur Conan Doyle
The Famous Five series - Enid Blyton
The Nancy Drew series - Carolyn Keene
The Hardy Boys series - Franklin W. Dixon
The Lottery - Shirley Jackson
Lamb to the Slaughter - Roald Dahl
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Agatha ChristieJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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What's it like being a female taxi driver in a city notorious for being unsafe for women?
In this episode, Michelle speaks with Manjula Padmanabhan, author of 'Taxi', whose protagonist, 'Maddy', runs a women's-only taxi service in Delhi! And when Maddy receives an attractive job offer as a pretend male chauffeur for a powerful old man, she accepts and becomes 'Madan'. But what happens when the lines blur between 'Maddy' and 'Madan' and she finds herself questioning her identity?
Join us as Manjula talks about her inspiration behind the book, her award-winning play 'Harvest', and why Manjula herself never learnt to drive!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Why Men Rape - Tara Kaushal
White Tiger - Aravind Adiga
Equations - Shivani Sybil
Through The Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There - Lewis Caroll
The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth GrahameJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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South Asia boasts a less than 1% divorce rate. But the real reason behind it is far from happy marriages.
In this episode, Tara and Michelle sit down with Aisha Sarwari and Shasvathi Siva, as they talk about misogyny and marriages in South Asia.
Aisha's book, 'Heart Tantrums', is a memoir that addresses her immigrant life and her marriage to a man with a personality-altering brain tumor and how, despite the grief and abuse she faced, she was told that being a devoted wife would fix everything.
Shasvathi's book, 'Divorce is Normal', is a handy guidebook that aims to normalize divorce and provide legal, emotional, and mental support for anyone going through divorce, or considering it. What is it like to be a divorced woman in South Asia and why is there so much stigma attached?
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature.
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we delve into the realities of South Asian marriages, societal expectations, and why it's always better to "struggle with the community"!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
When I Hit You - Meena Kandasamy
Rewriting My Happily Ever After - Ranjani Rao
How Much is Too Much? - Neha Mehrotra
The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood
All About Love - Bell HooksJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Find out what it was like growing up in post-independence India through the eyes of a man who lived through it all!
Join Michelle as she speaks with Bhaskar Roy, author of 'Fifty Year Road', a personal memoir like no other. Bhaskar talks about growing up during the Naxalbari uprising - the armed peasant revolt of 1967 in West Bengal. He shares his earliest memories of witnessing the violence of the Naxalite movement, stories of his parents and their activism, and risky assignments that he's covered during his days as a journalist, including watching a car blow up in front of his eyes!
In this exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captivate the audience and bring forth a revolutionary perspective to Indian literature.
Tune in for a never-before-seen view of India's history!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez
Sons and Lovers - D.H. Lawrence
Movies mentioned in this episode:
The Calcutta Trilogy - Mrinal Sen (Director)Join The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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"We will pay the price for the sins of our forefathers"
In this episode, Michelle speaks with Santanu Bhattacharya, author of 'One Small Voice' - a thought-provoking coming-of-age book about the politics of modern India, whose protagonist witnesses an act of mob violence in the communal riots of 1992 and is haunted by it for the rest of his life.
Santanu speaks about watching multiple videos of the riots for research, being a part of the generation of writers who grew up witnessing it, and why he feels like his whole life has been a passive researcher for this book.
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Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
The Memoirs of Valmiki Rao - Lindsay Pereira
Quarterlife - Devika Rege
A Burning - Megha Majumdar
The Association of Small Bombs - Karan Mahajan
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne
The Shadow Lines - Amitav Ghosh
Oliver Twist - Charles DickensJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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One powerful secret. Two stolen paintings. And a man who will decide the fate of the world.
Join Michelle as she sits down with Tarun Mehrishi, author of ‘The Portrait of a Secret’ - a novel inspired by true events. In an epic combination of art heist, historical fiction and spy thriller, Tarun’s book explores the aftermath of the theft of two priceless paintings and a secret that has the RAW, ISI and the CIA scrambling to gain control.
Tarun talks about how the book was inspired by India’s actual history of stolen art, how he acquired the inside scoop on spy work, and how his book is being adapted for the screen!
Tune in!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Wilbur Smith
Clear and Present Danger - Tom Clancy
The Hunt for Red October - Tom Clancy
Calling Sehmat - Harinder Singh Sikka
Movies mentioned in this episode:
Raazi - Meghna Gulzar (Director)Join The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Find out what centuries-old epics have to offer in the modern era!
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Amit Majmudar and Shantanu Gupta to discuss all things mythology. Amit talks about his book, 'The Book of Vows', which is a retelling of the Mahabharata through all the vows that took place in the epic, sprinkled with his own insights on ethics and values. Shantanu's 'Teachings from the Ramayana' is a handy book of 25 case studies for families to navigate daily life challenges through crosswords and reflective exercises.
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature.
Amit and Shantanu discuss the need for contemporary retellings, the treasure-trove of invaluable lessons they contain, and lesser-known versions that will change the way you view the epics!
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"One fine morning, he's told, 'Your father is dead, your brother's been exiled, so now you have to go and become king"’.
In this episode, Tara and Michelle talk to Shatrujeet Nath, author of the series 'Warlord of Ayodhya'. The series focuses on Bharat - Ram's brother - who was never given a voice in the Ramayana. It tells the story of an untrained, unwilling hero who is thrown into the spotlight and has to face troubles far beyond his imagination. Will he succeed or will he bring doom to his kingdom?
In this exciting partnership series with Jaico Publishing House, we are featuring fascinating new authors every month, writers that captivate the audience and bring forth a revolutionary perspective to Indian literature.
Shatrujeet also talks about how Bharat caught his attention, how he wrote adrenaline-filled battle scenes and how he's excited to conclude his series in an epic revelation from the Ramayana that is sure to stun the reader!
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Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table - Roger Lancelyn Green
The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie
The Lies of Locke Lamora - Scott Lynch
Paolo Bacigalupi
J.R.R. Tolkein
China MiévilleJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Three sisters, none of whom wanted to fall in love, and yet they did.
Are you ready for some dramatic, relatable, and light-hearted desi romance?In this episode, Michelle and Tara speak to Andaleeb Wajid about her most popular romance series- 'Jasmine Villa'. The series comprises three books, each following one of the three sisters of Jasmine Villa as they navigate Indian family dynamics, sisterhood, and find unexpected romance in a tangle of complex, interconnected relationships.
Andaleeb talks about writing romance in spite of being a cynic, adding drama in her stories for fun, and why we keep returning to rom-coms despite their unrealistic standards!
Join us as we watch this romance take off (literally)!
Books and authors mentioned in this episode:
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Open Water - Caleb Azumah Nelson
Normal People - Sally Rooney
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
Someone Like Her - Awais Khan
The Partition Trilogy - Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro
A Tale of Two Cities - Charles DickensJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:
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