How translation from Indian languages to English is giving regional literature a dedicated new readership, turning linguistic rivals into potential allies
The grand dame of American fiction returns; secret love in Algeria; a tragicomically crumbling marriage; and a charming set of Russian dolls
Ferdinand Mount’s view of colonialism may be short on historical insight but the story he tells is riveting
This book on Sri Lanka makes a plea for reconciliation and debunks many stereotypes
A classic literary travelogue takes a Bengali to 1920s Afghanistan and into its darkest and truest hours
An improved avatar of the E-M5, but not a big leap forward
The collected poems of Urdu’s most contemporary poet splices antiquity and the current moment—marking a modern poetry event in the subcontinent
A memorial to Hindi’s first modern play and theatre event, pitting poetry against patronage
The dream world of a landowner soars through the ravages of the Great Bengal Famine in this novel
This debut about omnisexual werewolves is a lyrical new member of the sparse Indian fantasy writers club