The White Lotus by Aditi Krishnakumar
A murder mystery that unfolds in the early twentieth century and circles social hierarchies.
An Absence of Squirrels by Aparna Kapur & Siddhi Vartak
A quest of a 13-year-old girl living on an island, in which the absence of animals indirectly leads her on a journey of self-discovery and growing up.
The Curious World of Uncle Tarini: The Complete Works by Satyajit Ray
A collection of mystery and ghost stories featuring Uncle Tarini, who narrates his personal — and at times unbelievable — exploits to a rapt audience of five boys. Suggested as light reading.
The Thief of Taxila by Veena Muthuraman
A historical novel presenting the status quo of society, woven into a fast-paced mystery.
The Twisted Child – Tales of the Unexpected by Mario Coelho
The Twisted Child is a collection of twelve dark stories set in Goa that explore the unsettling boundaries between everyday life and the supernatural. The pace of the writing is slower than most ‘dark’ stories, and readers may not plough through to the end.
Sneaker Paati by Anita Nair & Habib Ali
A contemporary story, set in an urban enclave, that attempts to touch on bullying, friendship, and intergenerational relationships through the bond forged between a grand-aunt and grand-nephew over a short holiday.