I first read this powerful, haunting book in January last year. It was the second book I was reading in 2018, and it overpowered me. The Vegetarian by accomplished and award-winning writer Han Kang gave me a new understanding of presenting literature. I reread the book this January around the same time and was again mesmerized by it. Han Kang’s unique book has surpassed most … [Read more...] about The Vegetarian by Han Kang
100 Books of 2018
Hi, I guess now we are well into 2019 and have totally forgotten about making lists of the best and worst of 2018. That’s why I’ve chosen this moment in January to talk about the 100 books I read in 2018… yes only 100! I’ll try better next time. I had a very hectic 2018 with a lot of teaching, correction of tests, corrections in general, writing books, publishing … [Read more...] about 100 Books of 2018
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories is the 2018 DBW Award Winner in Short Stories
Digital Book World Announces the Winners of the 2018 DBW Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories by Fiza Pathan receives the Award in Best Book (Short Stories) Bandra, Mumbai 400050, INDIA (October 29, 2018): Fiza Pathan Publishing OPC Private Limited is proud to announce that The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories by … [Read more...] about The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories is the 2018 DBW Award Winner in Short Stories
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories is a Digital Book World 2018 Award Finalist
Digital Book World 2018 Award Finalists Announced September 10, 2018 |Bradley Metrock, CEO Score Publishing We are pleased to announce the Finalists for the Digital Book World 2018 Awards - part of the DBW 2018 program and the largest publishing awards program in the world. We received an incredible number of submissions, from all over the world. As we culled … [Read more...] about The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: Short Stories is a Digital Book World 2018 Award Finalist
“Don’t Go There, Lyosha!” by Fiza Pathan
Vadik and Alyosha were in their woolens playing with the football in the snow. Alyosha’s baby brother, Lyosha, was sitting on a moss-covered rock watching the game intently. The elder boys cursed in their native language whenever the ball did not do what they wished it to do, and this was disturbing little Lyosha quite a bit. His mama had told him never to curse or swear and he … [Read more...] about “Don’t Go There, Lyosha!” by Fiza Pathan