Hot savoury books from India for the young

13 to 16 years

Book Review: Birds Beasts and Bandits, 14 days with Veerappan

“It is impossible to grasp another human’s inner world. But even in the darkness of the densest forest, there can always be the light of a firefly.” – Krupakar, Birds, Beasts, and Bandits: 14 Days with Veerappan Dense forests are a fascinating ecosystem of contrasts – full of raging

September 28, 2022 by bookpickle10 Min Reading

For Parents & Teachers, Recommended Reading, Understanding the Research

5 books by Teachers for (Indian) Teachers

Teachers are as diverse as the students they teach – organized and methodical, creative and experimental, traditionalist and the nonconformist. But they are all eternal learners! And to all, we wish a very Happy Teachers Day! Here are some books, by teachers for (all types of) teachers that discuss teaching

September 4, 2022 by bookpickle3 Min Reading

For Parents & Teachers, Recommended Reading

Ways of Living

Stocking and preserving food grains was an annual family ritual in most families when I was a child. All the furniture in one room would be pushed back against the walls to make room in the middle. Jute sacks (kattas) filled with wheat or rice would be brought in. The

September 3, 2022 by bookpickle11 Min Reading

Confessions of a Reader, For Parents & Teachers

I read children’s/YA books.

Yes, I am an adult and I read children’s literature! And I love it! (Children’s literature here includes all literature written for children, young readers and young adults. And did you notice, it’s an ‘and’ and not a ‘but’? No, you didn’t! Then work your butt off and start reading

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by bookpickle8 Min Reading

Book Reviews

Book Review: Incognito

Incognito Aarav Pandey (quite reminiscent of Chulbul Pandey from the Dabangg franchise; and there is a Dabangg type ACP in the story too, ACP Rathore; remember Rowdy Rathore?) is a 14-year old aspiring actor, living a dreamy carefree life. He takes part in school theatre, loves football, is a big

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by bookpickle6 Min Reading

Confessions of a Reader

I am thrifty when buying books

Yes, I am a thrifty book buyer. And it’s taught me a lot! Readers and book collectors are often guided by Austin Phelps’ sensible advice, ‘Wear the old coat and buy the new book.’ I am no exception. No wonder bookstores and publishers never tire of discreetly reminding the buyer

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by bookpickle5 Min Reading

9 to 12 years, Bereavement, loss, Best of Children's Writing - Contemporary Award, Hindu Young World Good Books Award, Mini Shrinivasan, Realistic Fiction

The Boy With 2 Grandfathers, Mini Shrinivasan

Yes, yes, I (and the author, too) can hear you asking, Everybody has two grandfathers! What’s the big deal?’ Well, the ‘deal’ lies in the kind of grandfathers this boy has. One is practical, traditional, methodical, a bit preachy and strict while the other is funny, fashionable, imaginative and indulgent.

October 5, 2020December 10, 2020 by bookpickle3 Min Reading