16 Bestselling Books By Indian Authors

A collection of awe-inspiring short stories from the depths of Indian history, mainly digging out anecdotes and tales of Indian women who have been obscured, hidden or simply forgotten. A brilliant read.

Revel in the quaintness of the Indian countryside with this humourous little novel, which traces a beautiful blue umbrella - the envy of the village.

A moving tale of two sisters, Anju and Sudha, who are bonded in the most incomprehensible of ways. Heart-rending and bittersweet.

A must-read for all history buffs, this book discusses the reasons why the British Empire was not as rosy and beneficial for India and its people, as claimed by British-Raj apologists.

Sit back and enjoy the whirlwind journey of identity, family, love, and loss that this stellar novel has to offer. Lahiri is a stunning writer.

Queerness isn't a modern concept, read this eye-opener to learn about it and the various queer figures found in Hindu mythology - Shikhandi, Mahadeva, Chudala, Samavan, and many more.

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If you're a Mahabharata fan, you must read this rendition told from Draupadi's perspective. Read it to know her side of the story.

Rushdie is a masterful weaver of stories, and Midnight's Children is the perfect example of this. Salim, born with the nation on August 15, 1947, has telepathic powers and can converse with other children who have the same abilities; he experiences the same highs and lows as India does. An enchanting adventure with shockingly realistic episodes.

A painful and nostalgic novel describing the lives of the Das siblings and the tenuous, yet love-filled relationship, only siblings can share and understand. Amazing.

Explore the social stigma and ostracism that a woman faces, and how she overcomes it, in this poignant and eye-opening book by everyone's favourite writer, Sudha Murthy.

A gut-wrenching testimonial of the Partition, read it to know more about the events that transpired at the time - beyond the political and social versions.

A hard-hitting story of two siblings, which delves into the concepts of caste, communism, and Indian politics. Brutally realistic.

Experience Chauhan's writing at its best with this witty slice-of-life rom-com.

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Seth, very adeptly, manages to amalgamate themes of caste, post-Independence chaos and confusion, marriage and social customs, in this beautiful book. Your bookcase needs a copy.