{"title":"Nilanjana Sengupta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Nilanjana Sengupta, an insightful author who skilfully navigates both fiction and non-fiction to deliver compelling narratives. Known for her meticulously crafted storytelling, Sengupta has a distinctive voice that resonates with readers across genres, making her books a must-read in the realms of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eChickpeas to Cook and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, Nilanjana offers a delightful array of short stories that intertwine culinary delights with thought-provoking themes. Her ability to draw readers into vivid, sensory-rich worlds is truly remarkable, making each storyline memorable and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, \u003cem\u003eThe Votive Pen\u003c\/em\u003e provides an intimate glimpse into personal histories and reflections, showcasing her extraordinary talent in blending memoir with broader cultural insights. It is a testament to her versatility and dedication to her craft, offering readers a deeper understanding of diverse experiences and perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Nilanjana Sengupta's collection and discover the unique blend of warmth, wit, and wisdom that permeates her writing. Whether you are a fan of fiction or memoir, her works promise to be both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-votive-pen-by-nilanjana-sengupta-9789814882132","title":"The Votive Pen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA riveting look at the fiercely original, intellectually brilliant mind of Singapore's unofficial Poet-Laureate, Edwin Thumboo, whose poetry is key to understanding the emotional hinterland of the city-state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA riveting look at the fiercely original, intellectually brilliant mind of Singapore's unofficial Poet-Laureate, Edwin Thumboo. Born of Tamil and Teochew parents, he embraced the Protestant faith late in his life. He has a self-confessed fetish for Yeats and Pound and yet completed his doctoral thesis on post-colonial African poetry. He taught himself the Ramayana and I-Ching but found traces of the Odysseus in the shadows of the Merlion. 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How do these women live, think, even breathe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Dawoodi Bohra woman answer, for instance, when she's asked if her daughter will don the ridah after marriage? When does the Sikh woman decide it's time to come out of her brother's shadow and live for herself? What does the Eurasian woman do when her DNA report arrives and it doesn't quite tally with what her parents told her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Zoroastrian woman tell the author about bridges and confluences while she helps her navigate a difficult period of introspection? Yes, it's a world of dwindling walls, a veritable house of mirrors where reflections bounce off each other into infinitude, yet each appears more familiar than the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about ordinary women living ordinary lives, taking ordinary decisions, made extraordinary only by the love, empathy, and fortitude they invest into it. But beware! For under the haunting haze lies magic - a woman's communion with herself, with the truths of the universe. And when one sows together the individual stories, it transforms into a connected journey of intimate understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670388658412,"sku":"9789815017038","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17511603485682.jpg?v=1752768811"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nilanjana-sengupta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}