Rijula

sometimes writer, occasionally funny, reliably prickly.

[Eternal Bookish World @ThodaKitaabi]

A while ago, someone said to me “I like stories where a murder happens on the first page”. This book fulfills criteria for being written for such readers. Characters are well defined, story is mo... Read full review below.

#adeathinsonagachhi @RijulaDas

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[Pan Macmillan India @PanMacIndia]

A round of book recommendations from @scroll_in 📚

• BREAST STORIES by Mahashweta Devi (translated by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak)
• PERIOD MATTERS, edited by @FarahAhamed
• A DEATH IN SHONAGACHHI by @RijulaDas

https://t.co/n7mOna5FHM

[The Sun magazine @TheSunMagazine]

We’re looking for essays that explore music with a memoiristic lens. Tell us about your personal experiences and identity with music. DM us!

[Unity Books Wellington @unitybookswgtn]

Next up we have Marion's favourite books of 2022! As our Aotearoa buyer, Marion's top picks are all from writers from Aotearoa 💕

Kāinga - Paul Tapsell
Rugby Head - Greg Bruce
Small Death - @rijuladas
Poor People With Money - @dominichoey
How To L… https://t.co/qB5riIEiN7

[Feminist Press @FeministPress]

SMALL DEATHS author @RijulaDas recommends stories by and about South Asian women to add to your reading list, via @electriclit https://t.co/QI2OaOVHmH

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@Brannavan Amazing!! And do I spy with my little eye my novel in the background!

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@Ruchiragupta Thank you 🙏

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@pagefort Thank you 🙏

[Rijula @RijulaDas]

A DEATH IN SHONAGACHHI was shortlisted for the Sushila Devi Book Award 2022.
The best kept secret this awards season. None of us authors knew we made it to the list!

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And yesterday, SMALL DEATHS in @NewsroomNZ round up of best books of 2022
https://t.co/YVlMP2PQeP

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@EmmaHislop2 @takahemagazine @ebonylamb_music Thank you so much! I'm so glad you had a read and liked it!

[The Spinoff @TheSpinoffTV]

The author of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida on Sri Lanka, the trauma of war, cricket and his past (and possibly future) life in New Zealand. https://t.co/MEY5d0znJw

[Rijula @RijulaDas]

@janicepariat @HarperCollinsIN @BoroughPress @HarperViaBooks @PontasAgency @mmcardona @NewYorker What an achievement!

[Maria Cardona Serra @mmcardona]

A fantastic review of #SmallDeaths by @RijulaDas on @TheSpectator, calling the novel a 'masterly' and 'highly accomplished' debut, and also stating that 'The plot is deftly managed, moving almost effortlessly to the bittersweet ending.'
https://t.co/qc22iSjo6a

[FMcM @FMcMAssociates]

If you haven't already, read the @spectator's brilliant review of #SmallDeaths by debut novelist, @RijulaDas!

Small Deaths is out now from @AmazonPub. Order your copy here: https://t.co/87raY1xPpx.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

At the foundation of dysfunctional family dynamics is denial. Everyone must remain in denial to keep the relationships going. Waking up would mean we have to mourn the story of our family in favor of the truth.

[Maria Cardona Serra @mmcardona]

I come to book twitter for this: I am specifically looking for women writers of color who write book club, upmarket & literary fiction. Query me! My DMs are open!

[Rijula @RijulaDas]

@MicheleACourt You know some of us would be DELIGHTED to dine with you

[Maria Cardona Serra @mmcardona]

I feel seen with this article, and love to read #AvniDoshi 's take on it too. // The Art of Reading While Feeding (with a Newborn) https://t.co/JO4OB9aQJJ via @lithub

[Rijula @RijulaDas]

@FergusTHW @modernletters What beautiful titles. As a person with no talent for titling anything, I salute you soldiers