Books that Inspired me - South Asia
Discover the books that inspired me in South Asia—a curated list of must-read Asian literature that shaped my journey and perspective. Explore now!

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The Namesake
by Jhumpa Lahiri
A young man born of Indian parents in America struggles with issues of identity from his teens to his thirties.

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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully …
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Eat Pray Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert
One of the most iconic, beloved, and bestselling books of our time from the bestselling author of City of Girls and Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert. …
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Interpreter of Maladies
by Jhumpa Lahiri
Navigating between the Indian traditions they've inherited and a baffling new world, the characters in Lahiri's elegant, touching stories seek love beyond the barriers of …


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Sister of My Heart
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
From the award-winning author of Mistress of Spices, the bestselling novel about the extraordinary bond between two women, and the family secrets and romantic jealousies …

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The Vine of Desire
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The beloved characters of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s bestselling novel Sister of My Heart are reunited in this powerful narrative that challenges the emotional bond between …

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Shantaram
by Gregory David Roberts
The story of a man who escapes from a maximum security facility in Australia and arrives in Bombay, crossroads of the underworld, where he works …

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist
by Mohsin Hamid
A young Muslim American, Changez is living the American dream, with a Princeton education and high-paying job, until the events of September 11th force him …