Books and Beyond with Bound

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Books and Beyond with Bound

Welcome to India’s No. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover the stories behind some of the best-written books of our time. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, and insecurities to publishing journeys. And how these books shape our lives and worldview today. Tune in every Wednesday! Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Get in touch with us at connect@boundindia.com.

  1. 7.8 Dharini & Rupleena: Interfaith Romance, Identity and Coming-of-age Stories of Women in India

    3 DAYS AGO

    7.8 Dharini & Rupleena: Interfaith Romance, Identity and Coming-of-age Stories of Women in India

    Curious about how fiction explores the intersection of identity, memory, and love? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Dharini Bhaskar author of ‘Like Being Alive Twice’ and Rupleena Bose author of ‘Summer of Then’ to talk about the art of writing female coming-of-age stories. They dive into the challenges of creating relatable female characters and discuss how their personal experiences shape their storytelling.Dharini and Rupleena open up about their cr...

    50 min
  2. 7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country

    15 OCT

    7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country

    Ever wonder how a destination can inspire an entire mystery novel?In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle chat with Manjiri Prabhu, India’s first female mystery writer to break into the international scene. She talks about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Portuguese Hearts, set in the heart of Portugal’s wine country. Manjiri reveals how investigator Re unravels the truth behind a murder and the mysterious ‘lenços’ (love handkerchiefs). Minjiri shares her deep dive int...

    39 min
  3. 7.6 Abhishek Anicca: Disability, Desire, and Dating

    8 OCT

    7.6 Abhishek Anicca: Disability, Desire, and Dating

    Ever wondered what it’s like to live with a disability? Or how writing can help navigate the toughest of life’s challenges? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Abhishek Anicca, author of Grammar of My Body, a creative memoir about his life with VATERS syndrome, a condition affecting multiple parts of his body. Abhishek dives into his experience of living with chronic illness and disability in India, sharing his journey of vulnerability, humor, and breaking st...

    50 min
  4. 7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History

    1 OCT

    7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History

    Ever wonder how historical mysteries unfold in fiction? In this episode of Books and Beyond Tara and Michelle chat with Priyanka Pathak Narain, author of The Somnath Cipher. Her novel is packed with ancient puzzles, cryptic messages, and real historical events like Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion. She shares her experiences as an investigative journalist, covering stories like the Mark Foley scandal, and her transition to reporting on religion in India. Sharing insights from her career, she ...

    50 min
  5. 7.4 Laksh & Ashish: The Creative Duo Behind a Unique Myth-Fantasy Fusion

    24 SEPT

    7.4 Laksh & Ashish: The Creative Duo Behind a Unique Myth-Fantasy Fusion

    In this episode of Books & Beyond Tara and Michelle dive into the thrilling world of ‘The Descendants’ by Laksh Maheshwari and Ashish Kavi. The novel begins with a meteor landing where Jay and his mentor Kaka find a fascinating element in the orb. Their quest leads to explosive family secrets with roots stretching all the way back to the Mahabharata war.First in the trilogy, the novel exquisitely blends elements of mythology, family drama and science fiction. Tara and Michelle chat with t...

    40 min
  6. 7.3 Ravi Wazir: A No-nonsense Roadmap to Becoming a Restaurateur in India

    17 SEPT

    7.3 Ravi Wazir: A No-nonsense Roadmap to Becoming a Restaurateur in India

    Ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? Wondering what it takes to turn that dream into reality? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Ravi Wazir, author of Beyond the Menu who has over 30 years of experience in hospitality. Ravi spills the secrets of running a successful restaurant – from understanding what customers want to balancing creativity and business. He shares the highs and lows of managing staff, budgets, customer expectations, and how the COVID...

    1h 1m
  7. 7.2 Minakshi Dewan: How Does India Mourn Its Dead?

    10 SEPT

    7.2 Minakshi Dewan: How Does India Mourn Its Dead?

    How are mourning practices in India varied? Are mourning rituals gendered? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks with Dr. Minakshi Dewan about her book The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rituals of India’s Major Faiths. After her father’s death, Dr. Minakshi chose to personally perform the Antim Sanskar, a ritual traditionally reserved for male family members. This experience, combined with her period of grieving, led her to explore the funeral rites traditio...

    59 min
  8. 7.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Are Books By Indian Influencers On the Rise?

    3 SEPT

    7.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Are Books By Indian Influencers On the Rise?

    Are influencers rewriting the rules of publishing?Back with a brand new season of Books and Beyond, in this episode Tara and Michelle discuss the rise of influencer books and what it means for the Indian publishing scene. From the buzz at Penguin Palooza to the power of social media, they dig into how influencer-led content is changing the game. Plus, they tackle the big question: what happens to traditional authors when influencers dominate the shelves? Tune in to find out how content ...

    35 min
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Welcome to India’s No. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover the stories behind some of the best-written books of our time. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, and insecurities to publishing journeys. And how these books shape our lives and worldview today. Tune in every Wednesday! Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Get in touch with us at connect@boundindia.com.

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    Bound Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    148
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    © 2024 Books and Beyond with Bound
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