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This may be an ending or a beginning in disguise. Here's Munshi signing off, we got a book to get to. Stay Curious, Keep Reading.
Thank you for publishing your beautiful work on The Curious Reader.
Inspired by @VarshaSeshan. Here is a thread of my writing @curiousreaderin. I am sad to see the demise of this amazing outlet for the kind the of writing I like to read and write. First piece on My problem with Indian diasporic writing - 1/6
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And finally, I did a piece on virtual school visits and how much I've enjoyed them.
#TheCuriousReader - I'll miss you!
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This was the only feature I did, and it was such a wonderful experience talking to indie bookstores about everything they were doing to stay alive at a very difficult time!
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During the lockdown, while hundreds of people posted pictures and posts about how productive being at home made them, it was quite the opposite for me, at least at the beginning.
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I love historical fiction, so here's a list I made of well-loved books set in different parts of the world.
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Yes, I still read children's literature, even in public. I'm no longer embarrassed to be seen reading a fully illustrated book while waiting for a bus.
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I'm so sad to see @curiousreaderin go! Here's a thread of the stories I wrote for them and thoroughly enjoyed working on.
This one was something close to my heart - monsters in literature and the stereotypes they sometimes perpetuate.
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If you love children's literature festivals and are wondering what their future is in a pandemic-hit world, founder of Peek-A-Book, Lubaina, discusses the challenges of taking them online.
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Check out this week’s #ReadingHabit, in partnership with @curiousreaderin!
This week, Anukrti Upadhyay @anukrti_U, author of #Kintsugi, tells us why she loves Badger & dislikes the word hate.
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#OnThisDay in 1845, Mary Ann Nichols, Jack The Ripper's first victim was born. In this piece, read about the literary history of one of the most notorious serial killers and why he has inspired so much fiction.
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Ranging from topics like Kashmir to LGBTQIA+ issues, here are 9 of the most amazing Indian graphic novels for you to go crazy over.
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#Onthisday the Bengali film, Pather Panchali released. It was based on the book by the same name, by Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay. Here, you'll find 9 classic works of literature written by Bengali authors.
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#Onthisday in 1984, Truman Capote, author of the classic true crime novel, In Cold Blood, died.
If you enjoyed Capote's book, here are 9 other True Crime books you are likely to like.
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In this fascinating piece, Surabhi talks about reading graphic novels and how they have helped her develop a taste for understanding complex narratives through the visual medium.
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Reading Indian diasporic literature can show teenagers the importance of embracing their own identities, and this article explains why. Read more in this feature.
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Already caught in a squeeze, where does Urdu publishing go from here after the pandemic? The business model of Urdu publishers has to change from author sponsorship to reader revenues.
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Social Media, Loneliness, and Rabbit Holes to Radicalism- Fatima Bhutto on Writing a Novel of Economic Desperation and Violence
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Wondering what to read? Check out this excerpt by Tara Kaushal's hard-hitting Why Men Rape. In it, the author reflects on the cultural narrative that views men as the perpetrators of sexual abuse.
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#Onthisday in 1920, Chirstopher Robin, author #AAMilne's son and inspiration for the Winnie The #Pooh world, was born. But did you know that the books took both their lives, and even cost them their sanity? Find out more in this article.
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