Our favourite South Asian novels from the year gone by.

Books from almost a century ago that feel startlingly relevant in our age.

A propulsive tale of gender, family weddings and siblings.

This story of lost innocence and the conservatism of Indian housing societies was a runner-up for the 2024 Deodar Prize.

The poignant, hilarious tale of an old man’s haircut.

Translated by Srikar Raghavan

A hilarious and absurd tale about friends in the afterlife and final requests.

The inextricable link between grief and humour comes to the fore in this account of organising a funeral during the Sri Lankan crisis.