10 Indian Authors to follow

Once Cicero said, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”  And we couldn’t agree more. There is nothing stronger than the power of words. There are several authors in India we somehow do not give enough credit to! When it comes to good Indian work, most of us do not know which book to pick up from the shelves. If you are 13 years old, then it is perfect to read Chetan Bhagat’s book and if you are above 13 and still following his books then you need to change!

Do not worry, save your time as we present to you 10 such writers whose works you must read-

1. Arundhati Roy

Book to start with: the God of Small Things

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Arundhati Roy wrote a book that touched the hearts of millions. The book is painful and will surely make you realize that so is Life.


2. R. K. Narayan

Book to start with: Swami & Friends

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Simplicity is best in life.  Read this book and get in touch with the kid within you.


3. Ruskin Bond

Book to start with: The Room On The Roof

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Well, what can we say about this? Rusky is best known for this one. Based on his friends and the time he spent in Dehradun.


4. Khushwant Singh

Book to start with: Train To Pakistan

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This one will make you ache for more.


5. Jhumpa Lahiri

Book to start with: The Namesake

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The touching saga of immigrant Bengali parents trying to adjust to life in alien America. This book will surely make you love your motherland more.


6. Vikram Seth

Book to start with: A Suitable Boy

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This book revolves around Lata and the choices she’s forced to make between her suitors.


7. Salman Rushdie

Book to start with: Midnight's Children

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This one is pure, literary genius.


8. Anita Desai

Book to start with: In Custody

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It's an excellent read, not worth missing at all.


9. Amitav Ghosh

Book to start with: Sea of Poppies

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The book revolves around the backdrop of the Opium Wars in China.


 10. Rohinton Mistry

Book to start with: A Fine Balance

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Simply Un-Put-down-able! The climax will get your heart racing.

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