Shooting an Elephant

Shooting an Elephant

Author and journalist, Soumya Bhattacharya, on the essays of George Orwell and one year of hosting his books podcast, Page Turner.

The Last White Man

A chilling parable about how race defines us, Mohsin Hamid’s The Last White Man is one of the most urgent novels of the year, says author and journalist, Soumya Bhattacharya.

Translating Myself and Others

Jhumpa Lahiri’s new collection of essays is an absorbing, richly personal meditation on the art of translation. Author and journalist, Soumya Bhattacharya, explains why you must read it.

Recitatif

The release of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison’s book, Recitatif, has been a global publishing event. Acclaimed author and journalist, Soumya Bhattacharya, explains why you must read this searing exploration of race, class, and power.

With a Mind to Kill

007 is back! Anthony Horowitz’s explosive new James Bond novel will keep you up at night. Author and journalist, Soumya Bhattacharya, explains why you must read it.