Have you ever sat down to write only to find yourself staring at a blank page? Or had the perfect words in your head, but they seemed to disappear the moment you tried to put them on paper? If you've nodded along, you're in the right place. Write Like a Pro: 10 Rules to be a Better Writer is a much-needed guide for aspiring writers, authors and students. Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or you are a seasoned professional looking to hone your craft, this book offers practical advice, insightful examples, and thoughtfully designed exercises to help you unlock you Read More..

Sudha Rao’s debut collection is a notable and noticeable arrival, a refreshment and an enlargement of this collective enterprise we are engaged in.  There is a defining and distinctive tone, a subcontinental brightness, a nuance and a singular iconography. Hers is unabashedly poetry of the Indian diaspora—restless, hyper-aware, appreciative of its adopted situation yet casting frequent glances back to the region of the poet’s birth. Aotearoa New Zealand is also deeply and emotively implicated in proceedings. ON ELEPHANT’S SHOULDERS has the carefully drawn, sensu Read More..

A Joy Ride! The stories in the two volumes of captivating short stories by Vijay Padaki are packed with a variety of plots and a charming range of characters. The first volume is The First Offering and Other Stories: Wagging Tales and the second volume is The Last Cheetah and Other Stories: Wagging Tales. They combine intriguing content with witty narration. The stories are kept short and sweet, never imposing, always entertaining. Padmavati Rao, eminent theatre and film personality will be in conversation with the author to launch the books.  Read More..

📖 Theme: Books That Healed You 📍 Venue: Atta Galatta, Indiranagar 📅 Date: Sunday, 27th April 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📚 Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on books that healed you! Connect with fellow book lovers and celebrate literature that shapes perspectives! Please note: This is for strictly bookish / literature conversation and no personal life discussions/rave or rant. Read More..

🌟 Get ready for a magical adventure! Awwa Pustaka presents Antara’s Day Out — a fun-filled book launch happening on April 26th at Atta Galatta. Join us for a day of stories, laughter, and imagination — perfect for kids and anyone who loves a good tale. Come celebrate with us! Event is FREE for all. But registration is a must. Please confirm your attendance by registering — we don’t want to run out of snacks! 🥪🍪 Read More..

Join us for the book launch of Tadow by Shalaka Kulkarni on April 13 at Atta Galatta, Bangalore! Tadow is an evocative collection of 67 flash fiction stories that delve into the synchronicity of human life, weaving narratives that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.  Inspired by a creative experiment where each story is shaped by five random words, the book explores themes of identity, resilience, love, and the myriad complexities of modern India. Expect an evening of heartfelt storytelling, engaging conversations, and a celebration of the written word in the warm liter Read More..

All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India is an eye-opening book on polyamory—the practice of being in love with or without sexual intimacies with more than one person simultaneously, with the consent of all—in India. For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. As a practising polyamorist, Arundhati Ghosh dispels myths and throws light on the skills necessary to maintain a fulfilling and responsible polyamorou Read More..

Sanghamitra Chakraborty’s biography covers the complete arc of Soumitra Chatterjee’s extraordinary life and captures the many facets of his talent as a creative artist and all-round icon of the Bengal cultural sphere. From his work as an actor of international renown and his long partnership with Satyajit Ray to his forays into poetry, editorship and art, Soumitra Chatterjee and His World captures the richness and complexity of his journey and explores the turbulent times that shaped him. An essential book for legions of his fans, it introduces his legacy to a pan-Indi Read More..

When was the last time you scribbled on the walls and your parents didn’t say a word? You love doodling on paper, but what about those forbidden floors, doors, and walls? Dive into our scribble-filled adventure, where creativity runs wild! Meghna Shirish a mom, artist, and professional photographer who treats color like it’s her lifeline. If she had her way, she`d transform the entire city into a canvas of vibrant scribbles! Read More..

An extraordinary memoir from one of Tamil Nadu’s most acclaimed novelists. The great Tamil novelist Jeyamohan came from the region of Tamil Nadu that originally belonged to Travancore (in Kerala), and grew up in a unique, syncretic culture straddling two distinct worlds. In this memoir, originally written in Malayalam, he draws a vivid picture of his family which followed the matriarchal family systems of Kerala. He especially focuses on his powerful mother and grandmother, who pitted their wills against and were constantly at odds with his abusive father. Moving between the stories o Read More..