Friends, A belated Happy New Year to all. May it bring us peace, prosperity, good health and joy. And of course, many excellent books to read! Happy Pongal/Sankranti and related festivals to all who celebrate this special time.
I cooked pongal, my mother-in-law's recipe, which is a family favorite. Here's how it turned out.
My new book, my first work of nonfiction, is out! It reveals to readers the early, relatively unknown years of Sudha (philanthropist & writer) and Narayana Murthy (Infosys co-founder). It is filled with anecdotes told to me by the Murthys and is at once funny, surprising, touching and inspiring. I loved writing this book and hope that you will enjoy reading it. It is titled AN UNCOMMON LOVE: THE EARLY LIFE OF SUDHA AND NARAYANA MURTHY.
In India, it is available in bookstores & on Amazon. https://www.amazon.in/dp/9353456444
In USA, it is available on Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Love-Early-Narayana-Murthy-ebook/dp/B0CPXZC89N
Below is my brief overall India itinerary—what I have so far. The event on January 26 in Chennai is at 2:30 PM, in Sir.Mutha Concert Hall.
I'll post more details, once I have them, on my social media, especially my public Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/chitradivakaruni, which is accessible to all. Please do check it and let friends know about the events.
An Uncommon Love has been receiving great attention and I've done several interviews. I am very grateful for the positive reception. I've put up some links/videos on my FB page, Twitter (X) and Instagram--please check them out.
Additionally, the paperback of my historical novel about Partition, titled Independence, is now available in India. https://www.amazon.in/Independence-Chitra-Banerjee-Divakaruni/dp/9356996067
The paperback of Independence will be available in USA in late February. Meanwhile, the hardcover is on a special sale on Amazon--45% off--great for gifts! https://www.amazon.com/Independence-Novel-Chitra-Banerjee-Divakaruni/dp/0063142384
And finally, my novel One Amazing Thing has been optioned for a film!
It's very exciting. Fingers crossed that all goes well. I will share more info when I am allowed to announce details.
Hope to see many of you when in India!
Please share this newsletter with friends. Thanks, as always, for your warm support.
Chitra
