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Discover the best books on India with our curated list of recommended reads. Explore must-read Indian literature, history, culture, and more for an immersive reading experience.

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Midnight's Children

by Salman Rushdie

The story of Saleem Sinal, born precisely at midnight, August 15, 1947, the moment India became independent. Saleem's life parallels the history of his nation.
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The God of Small Things

by Arundhati Roy

Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, this is the story of twins Esthappen and Rahel who try to craft a childhood for themselves amongst the vats of banana jam and heaps of peppercorns in their grandmother's factory.
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Kim

by Rudyard Kipling

Kim, an Irish orphan, accompanies a holy man on his journey throughout India and his quest for a mystical river.
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