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The best historical fiction set during the British Raj that’s not about British people -
The best books about India under the Raj that are not about princesses, palaces and people floating about in silk dresses -
The best books on Kolkata (Calcutta India) -
The best historical novels about the British in India -
The best books to take you all over the world, in good company -
The best books for travelling vagabonds -
The best books written about South Asian young adults -
The best sensuous writing: literature of India -
The best books to take you where you can’t go -
The best mystery books to cozy up with on a cold night -
The best contemporary Indian novels you have (likely) never heard of -
The best books for making sense of religious history -
The best books describing the Great Game -
The best books about why the past matters for the future -
The best books chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of galactic empires -
The best historical fiction stories that make you feel like you’re really there -
The best books that breathe new life into old stories -
The best books on India that blend history with gripping mysteries -
The best historical adventure novels that are colourful, pacy and have a dash of humour -
The best Indian adventure books with a multicultural cast