In the realm of fiction, Salman Rushdie’s latest masterpiece, “Victory City,” captivates readers with its historical fantasy set against the 14th-century backdrop of India
Renowned literary figures Salman Rushdie, Pico Iyer, and Abraham Verghese have earned a place on The New York Times’ prestigious ‘100 Notable Books of 2023’ list, a compilation recognizing outstanding novels, memoirs, biographies, poetry collections, and more, as reported by americankahani.com.
In the realm of fiction, Salman Rushdie’s latest masterpiece, “Victory City,” captivates readers with its historical fantasy set against the 14th-century backdrop of India. The narrative unfolds the extraordinary life of Pampa Kampana, who, armed with magical seeds, establishes an empire built on gender equality and religious tolerance. Rushdie, recently honored with the ‘Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award,’ continues to defy adversity, as evidenced by his upcoming release, “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder.”
Joining the fiction category are Abraham Verghese’s “The Covenant of Water,” a compelling historical fiction spanning 77 years in Kerala, and Janika Oza’s debut novel, “A History of Burning,” a multi-generational saga echoing across India, Uganda, England, and Canada. Also making a mark is British Indian author Chetna Maroo with her debut work, “Western Lane,” delving into the world of an 11-year-old squash prodigy navigating loss and resilience.
The authors bring diverse narratives and rich storytelling to the forefront, solidifying their places in the literary landscape of 2023
In the nonfiction category, Pico Iyer’s “The Half Known Life” engages readers in a profound exploration of diverse perspectives on paradise, while labor organizer Saket Soni sheds light on the plight of Indian men trapped in semi-captivity in Mississippi in “The Great Escape.” Additionally, Siddharth Kara’s “Cobalt Red” delivers a stark account of the harrowing cobalt mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging readers to confront the global implications of the issue.
Vajra Chandrasekera, a Sri Lankan author, contributes to the list with “The Saint of Bright Doors,” a gripping fantasy novel where the protagonist, trained as an assassin, escapes his destiny in a politically charged metropolis.
These Indian-origin authors bring diverse narratives and rich storytelling to the forefront, solidifying their places in the literary landscape of 2023.
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