I don’t know how @alephbookco does it but they release one excellent book after the other. This chunky book is another great collectible item that you can adorn your bookshelf with. And undoubtedly the best part of this book is the selection and editing done by the renowned author/translator, Arunava Sinha. I’ve read many books translated by him and none of them had any lost in translation situations. And so when I heard that he carefully handpicked the fifty stories that were to be a part of this book, I immediately jumped at it.

This book is diverse in every sense because not only does it feature stories by authors both old and new, it also comprises stories of different languages. From Rabindranath Tagore to Mahashwetha Devi, to Ruskin Bond, I was delighted to see all of their phenomenal work included in the book. The book may appear intimidating, what with its size but I finished reading it in no time. Spanning across time, @arunavasinha has cleverly brought together tales that makes Indian literature shine. I’ve also had the pleasure to discover some new stories through this book. Presenting such rich stories under one umbrella correctly signifies why Indian literature cannot be put under a single category. The prose has a richness to it and emotions brim in many chapters.

But mostly it was the cover that caught my eye. It’s vibrant, much like the contents within it. This is most definitely another hit by Aleph. Thank you for the copy @alephbookco ✨