What I've been reading

A lot of books by Indian authors, for some reason.

It all started a long time ago when I discovered Jhumpa Lahiri. I've read everything she's written and can't wait for her next offering.

A few weeks ago, I picked up 2 books at the library that looked good- and both happened to be by Indian authors.

Arranged Marriage is a great collection of short stories set both in India and the U.S.

Bombay Time is a wonderful novel about the residents of a Bombay apartment complex, most of whom are attending a wedding. The book goes back and forth between the different residents' backstories and what's happening at the wedding. I loved it.

Last week at the library, I chose a few books to read over Shabbat- and again, both were by Indian authors! What are the odds? I didn't plan this, they were just there.

Home is a fascinating story about an Indian family in Delhi who run a clothing business.

Fasting, Feasting is another look at an Indian family, contrasting that world with that of the son who goes to the US for college.

I really enjoyed all of these books, and I'm going to look for more to read by the 4 authors. Reading about this other world about which I knew very little was fascinating- though I must say, I'd make a terrible traditional Indian wife. Having to live with my in-laws, never any privacy...I don't think- no, I KNOW I couldn't take it.