She is the author of fourteen books including eight works of fiction. Dreams of passion, published in 1984, has remained a cult classic and has been issued in a double edition with its sequel priya. Gokhale packs lots of stories and attributes of shiva in this small book. She is director of yatra books, a publishing house specializing in translation. She is the founder and codirector of the jaipur literature festival and the bhutan. Transport yourself into a world bygone with zee jaipur literature festivalfounder namita gokhales things to leave behind. Namita gokhale writes her big book with things to leave. Switch to the dark mode thats kinder on your eyes at night time.
Namita gokhale has 30 books on goodreads with 2717 ratings. Join facebook to connect with namita gokhale and others you may know. It is a rich, panoramic historical novel that shows you kumaon and the raj as you have never seen them. Author namita gokhale on her book jaipur journals, why she. Namita gokhale lost in time ghatotkacha and the game of illusions. Desire and asceticism are two opposing forces that power namita gokhales latest novel things to leave behind. Paro, namita gokhales literary debut, is the perfect example. The himalayan trilogy includes the recent things to. Trapped in time, he meets ghatotkacha and his mother, the demoness hidimba.
This is my first namita gokhale book, i had no expectations of whatsoever other than i was looking for reading and sinking into the beauty of kumaon hills of uttaranchal. Indias literary landscape is exciting says namita gokhale, who has just launched her first young adult book, lost in time lets start at the very beginning, sang julie andrews. The prologue seemed to hint towards hindu gods in a somewhat contrived fashion, so i was surprised that when i hunkered down to read the novel on my ipad at a coffee shop, the story was so enjoyably written that, to my surprise, i had read over 80 pages in an. I have read her earlier anthologies like travelling in, travelling out and in search of sita. Namita gokhale books store online buy namita gokhale books. Namita gokhale born 26 january, 1956 is an indian writer, publisher and festival director. Other novels include gods, graves and grandmother, a himalayan. Namita is also the cofounder of the jaipur literature. Jan 17, 2020 namita gokhale examines these questions and many others that lie within the myriad of stories about shiva. Buy things to leave behind online, free home delivery. Dreams of passion by namita gokhale is the first fiction book that author wrote. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author namita gokhale books, with free delivery. Six native women clad in black and scarlet pichauras huddle around naineetal lake, attempting to cleanse it of threatening new influences. Lost in time paperback namita gokhale namita gokhale on.
Namita gokhale on the novel she has finally started to write and battling the uncertainty of the present times. Srishti jha namita gokhale is an indian writer, publisher and festival director. Namita gokhale in conversation on her new book with jaya bhattacharji rose subscribe to times of indias youtube. And to women who would love to see the reflections of their own lives in sitas life. Namita gokhale discusses her new book things to leave behind. The himalayan arc east of south east, an anthology of writings on the eastern himalayas, will be released in january 2018.
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The quest for love is namita gokhales new mustread book for the readers who love reading love poems and mythologies, the book is published by penguin books and had its release on 14th december 2018. Namita gokhale in conversation on her new book with jaya bhattacharji rose subscribe to times. In conversation with namita gokhale on her lost in time, times of. Namita gokhale is a writer, publisher and festival director. She is the author of sixteen works of fiction and nonfiction. Namita gokhale profile write india season 2 author.
Amar chitra katha and gokhales own childrens mahabharata come into the book chintus cousin karuna in fact gets all her mythological. One shouldnt make the mistake of talking down to young. She is the author of sixteen books including nine works of fiction. Ghatotkacha and the game of illusions her new book for young. Mens history is about wars, legislatures, she said. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. The programme has a participatory and inclusive format and showcases the multilingual diversity of indian literature in an unfolding kaleidoscope of books, authors and readings.
Namita gokhale discusses her new book things to leave. Namita gokhales ambitious saga intertwining women, history and the himalayas the stories of my life and my grandmothers and my greatgrandmothers, says the writer. She spent most of her childhood in nainital, in the lap of the nature and himalayas and new delhi. Set in the picturesque hills of kumaon during the british raj in the 1800s, her latest novel, the third in her trilogy that is set in the mountains, traces the lives of tilottama uprety and her daughter as they deal with love, loss and longing. Wrote edgy novel when i was 26, a book for children at 62. Namita gokhale is a well known and much loved writer, publisher, and festival director. Apr 21, 2020 namita gokhale on the novel she has finally started to write and battling the uncertainty of the present times. Author namita gokhale launched her latest book titled lost in time. File photo i am spending these days of lockdown at a certain kind of pace, a rhythm that has established itself over the last month. Books by namita gokhale author of things to leave behind. The book of shadows by namita gokhale overdrive rakuten.
Namita gokhales new novel of the himalayas reminds us that. Things to leave behind by namita gokhale a rich, panoramic historical novel shows you kumaon and the raj as you have never seen them. Illuminated with painstaking detail, taking on the complications of caste, race and culture, this is a compelling historical novel of epic sweep and is described as namita gokhales most ambitious novel yet. Jaipur journals by namita gokhale the notorious reader. Namita gokhale profile, biography and life history veethi. Namita gokhale examines these questions and many others that lie within the myriad of stories about shiva. Gokhale was awarded the prestigious first asam sahitya sabha centenary national award for literature in october 2017.
I purposely read as little as i could about this novel before picking it up, so as not to colour my perceptions. Dreams of passion celebrated its thirtieth anniversary edition in 2014. Namita gokhale is the author of thirteen books, including seven works of fiction. I am the rakshasa ghatotkacha, born of the lord bhimasena and the lady. Indias literary landscape is exciting says namita gokhale, who has just launched her first young adult book, lost in time. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Ghatotkacha and the game of illusions, and the approach one should follow while writing for young readers. The quest for love is namita gokhales new mustread book. Things to leave behind is the third in her trilogy of books on the. Namita gokhale has conceived and curated over hundred episodes of kitaabnama. Ghatotkacha and the game of illusions is namita gokhales first young adult novel, published by puffin india but not her first publication for children a few years ago she published the hugely successful puffin mahabharata.
Things to leave behind has been published in november 2016. Namita gokhale s most popular book is things to leave behind. Rs 70 namita gokhales tall, sexy, greeneyed, gindrinking sophisticate paro had heralded the sexual revolution in indoanglian fiction 10 years ago. Brand new, exactly same isbn as listed, please double check isbn carefully before ordering. Paro, namita gokhale s literary debut, is the perfect example. Dreams of passion was first published in 1984, and has remained a cult classic. She is the founder and codirector of the jaipur literature festival and the bhutan literary festival, mountain echoes. Dear customer, if you wish to purchase more than 5 copies or in bulk, please contact our bulk purchase department at email protected.
Set between 1840 and 1912, the novel follows the lives of tilottama uprety, her daughter deoli, missionary rosemary boden and deokis husband jayesh. The reminiscence into the lives of the kumaoni women that she documented in the biography gave her a glimpse into their courtyard and their memories of how they actually lived. In conversation with namita gokhale on her lost in time. Ghatotkacha and the game of illusions by namita gokhale, penguin random house india rs 499 ghatotkacha and the magic of inner courage i am the rakshasa ghatotkacha, born of the lord. The book of shadows is set in ranikhet, against the backdrop of the.
I liked both the books, so i was interested in reading paro too that came bundled with her latest novel priya that is in a way sequel to paro. Namita gokhale examines this question and many others that lie within the myriad of stories about shiva. Her latest work of fiction, lost in time, ghatotkacha and the game of illusions, is a novel for young readers. Namita gokhale on her new novel and why the jaipur literature festival is a perfect fit for rajasthan author namita gokhale on her work and her first literary award. See all books authored by namita gokhale, including the book of shiva book of, and the puffin mahabharata, and more on. Namita gokhale speaks to us about her latest book, jaipur journals, which was launched at the jaipur literature festival by shashi tharoor. Dreams of passion, published in 1984, has remained a cult classic and has been issued in a.
Books and beyond, a book show broadcast on indians national broadcaster doordarshan. Namita gokhale is a well renowned writer of indian literature. An interview with namita gokhale about her new ya book the hindu. Namita gokhale sets her historical novel, things to leave behind, in a time that has been relatively unexplored in fiction.
Things to leave behind hardcover january 1, 20 by namita gokhale author 4. A himalayan love story by namita gokhale goodreads. Dreams of passion, the book of shiva, in search of sita revisiting mythology, gods graves and grandmother and mountain echoes. Jan 11, 2017 transport yourself into a world bygone with zee jaipur literature festivalfounder namita gokhales things to leave behind.
But behind the sixpack is also a snotty, complaining, cantgetoutofbedtoday girl who, in her own way, is still searching for. There are certain books that bring forth the voyeur in certain readers, predominantly because the characters and situations are so easily and vicariously identifiable. It is a rich, panoramic historical novel that shows kumaon and the raj as you. Namita gokhale is an indian writer, publisher and festival director. She has written twelve books, including several works of fiction. Feb 27, 2017 namita gokhale sets her historical novel, things to leave behind, in a time that has been relatively unexplored in fiction. Namita gokhale books list of books by author namita gokhale.
Some will read it as a historical fiction beginning in 1856, the year before the. Namita gokhales new novel of the himalayas reminds us that history. Books by namita gokhale, namita gokhale books online india. Dec 15, 2017 indias literary landscape is exciting says namita gokhale, who has just launched her first young adult book, lost in time lets start at the very beginning, sang julie andrews. Even as she unravels his complexities, she finds a philosophy and worldview that is terrifying and yet life affirmingan outlook that is to many the essence of indian thought. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. The book of shadows and shakuntala, the play of memory. Ghatotkacha and the game of illusions, a novel for young readers, was published in november 2017. Feb 25, 2020 namita gokhale speaks to us about her latest book, jaipur journals, which was launched at the jaipur literature festival by shashi tharoor.
On sunday, 26 november 2017, at the times of india litfest, new delhi, namita gokhales book was launched. Namita gokhale won the sushila devi literature award for her novel things to leave behind in january 2019. Namita gokhales ambitious saga intertwining women, history and the himalayas the stories of my life and my grandmothers and my greatgrandmothers, says the. Switch to the light mode thats kinder on your eyes at day time. About the book told from multiple perspectives, set against the backdrop of the vibrant multilingual jaipur literature festival, diverse stories of lost love and regret, selfdoubt, and new beginnings come together in a narrative that is as varied. Namita gokhale is an indian english writer from lucknow, up who has authored books like a himalayan love story, the book of shadows, shakuntala, the play of memory, paro. All said and done it is a beautifully written book especially the stunning passages of the milky way, playing with the sunlight and weaving a hammock out of cobwebs. If it were to introduce history and mythology to kids, ummmm, im not sure it did a good job.