Midnight's Children

Author: Salman Rushdie

Summary: The story of Saleem Sinai, born at India's independence, sharing mystical connections with others born at the same time, blending history and magical realism.

Time Period: 1981 - Present

The God of Small Things

Author: Arundhati Roy

Summary: A tale of fraternal twins in Kerala navigating childhood amidst societal norms and the tragic consequences of forbidden love.

Time Period: 1997 - Present

Mahabharata

Author: Vyasa

Summary: An epic recounting the great war between cousins, filled with philosophy, duty, and spirituality, including the Bhagavad Gita.

Time Period: Ancient

Ramayana

Author: Valmiki

Summary: The epic journey of Prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita, exploring themes of morality and duty.

Time Period: Ancient

A Fine Balance

Author: Rohinton Mistry

Summary: The intertwined lives of four characters in 1970s India, addressing themes of caste, poverty, and resilience.

Time Period: 1995 - Present

A Suitable Boy

Author: Vikram Seth

Summary: A family's search for a suitable husband for their daughter in 1950s India, exploring social and political upheaval.

Time Period: 1993 - Present

Nectar in a Sieve

Author: Kamala Markandaya

Summary: The struggles of a peasant woman against poverty and change in rural India, showcasing resilience and hope.

Time Period: 1954 - Present

Untouchable

Author: Mulk Raj Anand

Summary: A day in the life of Bakha, an untouchable, exploring discrimination and the desire for a better future.

Time Period: 1935 - Present

The Story Of My Experiments With Truth

Author: Mahatma Gandhi

Summary: Gandhi's autobiography detailing his philosophy of nonviolence and personal journey toward social justice.

Time Period: 1927 - Present

Home and the World

Author: Rabindranath Tagore

Summary: A political and philosophical exploration of love and freedom against the backdrop of India's independence struggle.

Time Period: 1916 - Present