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Murder most exotic: Cosy whodunnits + wanderlust

April 27 2024

News editor Anannya pulls together a list of cosy mysteries set in exotic locales.

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The mysteries of language

April 20 2024

Best reads that contemplate the enigma of how humans communicate.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

April 13 2024

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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I recommend: Relationship-radar reads

April 6 2024

A delicious list of everything from fiancé problems to pop culture cults and messy male characters.

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A Store Full Of Stories

March 23 2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to own or work at a bookstore? Champaca offers a reading list as an answer.

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Stories of Sanskaari women

March 16 2024

Feminist reading curated by Sanskaari Girls Book Club—from menstruation to queer romance.

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Partition of India: A reading list

March 9 2024

From Champaca’s shelves: Books that relive the partition of British India.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

March 2 2024

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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I recommend: A few of my favourite reads

February 24 2024

An enriching list of reads—including mythology and autobiography.

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Imaginations of the future: Part three—Social futures

February 17 2024

From Champaca’s shelves: Books that bring us imaginations of the future.

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Imaginations of the Future: Technological Futures

February 10 2024

From Champaca’s shelves: Books that bring us visions of the future.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

February 3 2024

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Imaginations of the future: Part one—Ecological futures

January 20 2024

From Champaca’s shelves: Books that bring us imaginations of the future.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

January 13 2024

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Splainer’s reading challenge 2024

January 6 2024

Here’s your TBR for 2024—are you ready for it?

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Champaca’s Book of the Month: A people’s movement

December 22 2023

Check out Champaca's book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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Holiday reads: A festive book list

December 16 2023

Winter hols are the perfect time to catch up on your TBR list.

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Team Champaca’s favourite books of 2023

December 9 2023

Team Champaca rounds up their favourite books of the year.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

December 2 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month: A Very Jerry Christmas

November 25 2023

Check out Champaca's book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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Literary comfort during a climate crisis

November 18 2023

A very good list of climate change reads that will not make you lose heart.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

November 4 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month: BR Ambedkar

October 28 2023

Pick up Ambedkar's writing on beef to brahmins—plus Champaca’s must-read list.

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An excellent list of food-themed books

October 21 2023

Chef Thomas Zacharias’ lovely list of food-themed books.

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Cosy crime reads

October 14 2023

A list of crime novels for a cosy read.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

October 7 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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A very useful list of book clubs

September 30 2023

Find out the best book clubs in your city or log in online.

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Book of the month: Big Qs about India’s future

September 23 2023

Check out Champaca’s book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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Hundred pages of solitude: Short reads only

September 16 2023

A perfect list of short, snappy reads.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

September 9 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Understanding the northeast in books

September 2 2023

Champaca invites us to discover the least understood part of India through books.

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A killer list of murder mysteries

August 26 2023

Love a good murder mystery? Lakshmi Chaudhry offers a diverse list of recommendations.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

August 19 2023

Check out Champaca’s book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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Dream Factory

August 12 2023

Immerse yourself in Champaca’s recommendations of cinephile reads for this month.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

August 5 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

July 29 2023

Check out Champaca’s Book of the Month and the top recommendations from their shelves.

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Very pretty things: a list of coffee table books

July 22 2023

Stunning eye candy for your coffee table.

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A very good guide to manga

July 15 2023

An excellent guide to the adventure-filled world of manga.

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All Pride, No Prejudice

July 8 2023

Team Champaca recommends stories from Queer India.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

July 1 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

June 24 2023

Check out Champaca’s Book of the Month and the top recommendations from their shelves.

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A billet-doux to graphic novels

June 17 2023

Splainer’s Anannya has a graphic novel for everyone.

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Sweat it out with Sports

June 10 2023

Team Champaca recommends a list of game-changing reads for the sports fan in you.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

June 1 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

May 27 2023

Check out Champaca’s book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

May 20 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Let's Get Nerdy

May 13 2023

Team Champaca recommends excellent reads for those who swear by science.

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A very good reading list

May 6 2023

Anushree Kaushal is back with her popular reading list—and pick of literary reads.

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A list of great literary listens

April 29 2023

Here’s some rest for your tired eyes: A list of excellent audiobooks.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

April 22 2023

Check out Champaca’s Book of the Month and the top recommendations from their shelves. 

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We recommend: The best new book releases

April 15 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Reading South Asia

April 8 2023

Team Champaca recommends books that explore South Asia’s history, culture, and food.

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Books and short reads

April 1 2023

Anushree Kaushal is back with her popular reading list—and pick of literary reads.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

March 25 2023

Check out Champaca’s book of the month and top recommendations from their shelves.

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We recommend: The best new book releases

March 18 2023

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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Books and short reads

March 11 2023

Anushree Kaushal brings a mix of books from her shelf plus some short reads.

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Team Champaca recommends: Women and their vocations

March 4 2023

Team Champaca recommends books on women and their workplaces.

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Champaca’s Book of the Month

February 25 2023

Team Champaca recommends ‘The House Next To The Factory’ and books from their shelf.

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We recommend: New books to check out

February 18 2023

Our list of interesting new page turners to keep you occupied.

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Team Champaca recommends quick reads

February 11 2023

Team Champaca recommends quick reads under 250 pages.

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Books and short reads recommendations

February 4 2023

Anushree Kaushal brings a mix of books from her shelf plus some short reads.

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Champaca's Book of the Month

January 25 2023

Team Champaca's book of the month and a lovely list of picture books.

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We recommend: New books for the new year

January 21 2023

New books for the new year.

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Team Champaca's newest recommendations

January 14 2023

Brilliant book recommendations from Champaca.

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Splainer reading challenge 2023

January 7 2023

Get set for the splainer reading challenge 2023!

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Best books of 2022

December 23 2022

Our ‘best of the best’ list of books of 2022.

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Champaca's fave feminist reads

December 17 2022

Champaca put together a brilliant list of feminist reading.

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Books and short reads recommendations

December 10 2022

Books editor Anushree Kaushal recommends her fave short reads and books.

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Team Champaca's newest recommendations

December 3 2022

Team Champaca profiles their book of the month and a lovely list of essay collections.

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Mystery, Adventure and Crime: Books for the weekend!

November 29 2022

Champaca's crime shelf dishes out some recs for Halloweens!

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A list of awesome new releases!

October 29 2022

Our books editor Anushree Kaushal has a list of awesome new releases

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New releases for your to-read list

October 19 2022

Here’s our monthly roundup of the latest book releases—and some additional fave fiction picks!

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Books, movies & shows for children

October 12 2022

Rediscover your inner child with this list or share them with the children in your life.

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New book releases

October 5 2022

Our editorial manager Rachel John has a list of awesome new releases!

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