Modern Fiction Books that Feel like Future Classics
Have you ever read a new book so good that you’re sure it’ll one day become a beloved classic? We at The Bombay Circle Press felt that way when we read these books. These 21st century novels feel like modern classics. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A young couple leaves military-ruled Nigeria—one pursues success in […]
A Brief History of Book Bans
Books have long been vessels of knowledge, imagination, and dissent and for that very reason, they have often been suppressed. Across centuries and civilizations, authorities have sought to control the written word whenever ideas threaten political power, religious belief, or social order. The history of book bans is, at its core, a history of society’s […]
TBCP Author Spotlight – Lizzy Barber
Lizzy Barber’s debut novel, My Name is Anna, was the winner of the Daily Mail/Random House First Novel Prize and was published in 2019. She has written five mystery thriller novels, with Be Mine being her latest, which has quickly become a favourite among the reading communities. So, to celebrate her accomplishments, The Bombay Circle […]
Summer Reads to Look Out For
Summer is around the corner and we are all set with our cold coffees ready to dive into the latest novels and relax. The Bombay Circle Press has brought you a list of the most interesting novels that are coming soon, so you won’t have to worry about finding your next perfect read. Corpse Played […]
The Most Romantic Books to Gift this Valentine’s Day
Meet-cutes, great banter, grand gestures and frustratingly spicy tension—all features of great romance books. This Valentine’s Day, buy your book-loving partner a great romance novel. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of great books to gift your girlfriend or boyfriend on the most romantic day of the year (or your best friend if […]
TBCP Spotlight – The English Problem
We are familiar with the legacies of the leaders of India’s freedom struggle as influential, intelligent and persistent people. Many of them sacrificed their comfort and safety for the nation’s cause. But what if the sacrifice that freedom demands is also the very thing at the core of our humanity? The English Problem by Beena […]
Novels Depicting the Reality of Social Issues of India
Fiction novels are not always based purely on imagination. More often than not, these novels depict some really harsh realities of human existence in this modern world. These social issues are embedded deeply in Indian society but may go unnoticed in day-to-day lives. Reading these literary works will only open your eyes to the atrocities […]
Best Books to Read for Aspiring Writers and Authors
As any aspiring writer or author knows, the best way to improve your skills is to learn from the best! If you want to become a better writer or learn how to publish a book readers will love, these recommendations by The Bombay Circle Press will help you achieve your literary dreams. Books about creativity […]
TBCP Spotlight: Why Politicians Lie About Trade
India just signed a trade deal with the European Union that astonished the whole world. After twenty years of continuous negotiations, this deal is being hailed as “the mother of all deals”. But the factors that affect such deals are large in numbers, geopolitical tensions constantly affect the global and local economies in ways that […]
Essential Books To Understand India’s History This Republic Day
India’s complex history since its independence is a rich space for writers and historians to explore; many have done so and written brilliant books about the subject. Let this Republic Day inspire you to read some of them. This is a list of the best books—both fiction and nonfiction—to start with, personally handpicked by The […]