{"title":"Anjali Joseph","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the literary world of \u003cem\u003eAnjali Joseph\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author known for her exquisite storytelling and deep exploration of human emotions. With a writing style that beautifully captures the intricacies of everyday life, Joseph has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer award-winning novel, \u003cstrong\u003eSaraswati Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, transports readers to the bustling streets of Mumbai, weaving a touching narrative about family, love, and the search for personal fulfilment. Praised for its rich, evocative prose, the book delves into the lives of Mohan, a letter-writer, and his wife Lakshmi, offering a poignant reflection on marriage and dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eKeeping in Touch\u003c\/strong\u003e, Anjali Joseph crafts a tender romance that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural expectations. Through characters that feel both familiar and unique, she explores the complexities of relationships in a modern context, inviting readers to ponder the essence of human connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnjali Joseph's works are a testament to her ability to pen down the raw beauty of life’s mundane moments, making them resonate with readers across the globe. Whether you're drawn to romance or general fiction, her books promise a compelling and insightful reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saraswati-park-by-anjali-joseph-9780007360789","title":"Saraswati Park","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tremendous first novel from an exciting young author recently chosen as one of the Telegraph’s ‘20 under 40’ best UK writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamous for its electric chaos, the city of Bombay also accommodates pockets of calm. In one such space works Mohan, a contemplative man who has spent his life observing people from his seat as a letter-writer outside the main post office. However, Mohan's lack of engagement with the world has caused a thawing of his marriage. At this delicate moment, Mohan – and his wife, Lakshmi – are joined at their home in \u003ci\u003eSaraswati Park\u003c\/i\u003e by their nephew, Ashish, a sexually uncertain 19-year-old who has to repeat his final year in college.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the novel unfolds, the lives of each of the three characters are thrown into relief by the comical frustrations of family life: annoying relatives, unspoken yearnings, and unheard grievances. When Lakshmi loses her only brother, she leaves Bombay for a relative's home to mourn not only the death of a sibling but also the vital force of her marriage. Ashish, meanwhile, embarks on an affair with a much richer boy in his college and, not long afterwards, succumbs to the overtures of his English tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Mohan scribbles away in the margins of the sort of books he secretly hopes to write one day, he worries about whether his wife will return, what will become of Ashish, and if he himself will ever find his own voice to write from the margins about the centre of which he will never be a part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551302996204,"sku":"9780007360789","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16527793482190.jpg?v=1750001731"},{"product_id":"keeping-in-touch-by-anjali-joseph-9781922310620","title":"Keeping in Touch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom award-winning writer Anjali Joseph, a compelling new novel about a dysfunctional love affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Ved, a British investor heading back to his Indian roots with a business proposition - a lightbulb called the Everlasting Lucifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Keteki, an art curator with a nomadic lifestyle, on her way home to Assam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Heathrow airport, on the way to Mumbai, their paths cross, sparking an affair that soon turns into an intricate power game - and a complicated journey towards intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeeping in Touch\u003c\/em\u003e is an unsettling slow burn of a novel, as quiet and funny as it is a searing and precise portrait of the human condition. Anjali's writing is calm and restrained but the novel builds such intensity through her powerful observation. A real beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Evie Wyld, author of \u003cem\u003eAll The Birds, Singing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is at its best in scene-setting or when conjuring up the exquisiteness of India, whether the unkempt, lush splendour of Assam ... or simply a wet day in Delhi.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Lucy Scholes, TLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hesitation and wary texting, the one step forward and two steps back – this is a modern love story that also becomes a love story about Assam. I read this book in a single sitting.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Jeet Thayil, author of \u003cem\u003eNarcopolis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46739729973484,"sku":"9781922310620","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11517323482872.jpg?v=1755513798"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anjali-joseph.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}