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5 Books by Indian Authors You Should Read
Read more: 5 Books by Indian Authors You Should ReadAs India continues its slide into majoritarianism, books by Indian authors reveal different facets – the good, bad and ugly – of a nation that’s flawed but still encompasses multitude of voices and ways of living. Sakina’s Kiss by Vivek Shanbagh In Sakina’s Kiss, Vivek Shanbagh gives us an insight into the male psyche through Venkataramana…
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Poetry of the Wild: A talk with Kunjana Parashar
Read more: Poetry of the Wild: A talk with Kunjana ParasharWe are living at a pace today that leaves little space for wonder or the natural world. Even worse, there’s hardly any cognisance of how our consumption-driven lifestyle affects other species and lifeforms. Kunjana’s poems show how human lives are not just interwoven with nature but also mirror their patterns. Her debut collection They Gather…
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Book Review: Orbital
Read more: Book Review: OrbitalSix astronauts rotate in a spacecraft above Earth, conducting experiments and collecting data. They circle the planet sixteen times, seeing sixteen sunrises and sixteen sunsets. The “whip-crack of morning” arrives every ninety minutes. In the span of a day, they cross five continents, see autumn and spring, glaciers and deserts, wilderness and war zones. Harvey…
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New in Shop: Poetry Cards
Read more: New in Shop: Poetry CardsIf you are a reader of A Thousand Mornings, you know the role poetry plays in our lives. In a world that is going to shambles, where each day crosses a new line, it becomes incredibly hard to go on with your life. To notice things, to enjoy small pleasures, to set goals, to practice…
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A Held Breath
Read more: A Held BreathDense dark day, two sun chairssit on the lawn in the rain.Which stops. A mist comes toroost in the leafy intervals oftrees over-burdened in mid-September. It still seems farfrom turning time. August, where did you go? The waterglobes that are mist hand witha look of permanence. Down thestreet houses go soft in it,color smears on…