Books and Beyond with Bound
Welcome to India’s No. 1 book podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover the stories behind some of the best-written books of our time. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, and insecurities to publishing journeys. And how these books shape our lives and worldview today.
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Podcasting since 2020 • 145 episodes
Books and Beyond with Bound
Latest Episodes
7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History
Ever wonder how historical mysteries unfold in fiction? In this episode of Books and Beyond Tara and Michelle chat with Priyanka Pathak Narain, author of The Somnath Cipher. Her novel is packed with ancient puzzles...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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7.4 Laksh & Ashish: The Creative Duo Behind a Unique Myth-Fantasy Fusion
In this episode of Books & Beyond Tara and Michelle dive into the thrilling world of ‘The Descendants’ by Laksh Maheshwari and Ashish Kavi. The novel begins with a meteor landing where Jay and his mentor Kaka find a fascinating element in t...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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7.3 Ravi Wazir: A No-nonsense Roadmap to Becoming a Restaurateur in India
Ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? Wondering what it takes to turn that dream into reality? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Ravi Wazir, author of Beyond the Menu who has o...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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7.2 Minakshi Dewan: How Does India Mourn Its Dead?
How are mourning practices in India varied? Are mourning rituals gendered? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks with Dr. Minakshi Dewan about her book The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rit...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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58:46
7.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Are Books By Indian Influencers On the Rise?
Are influencers rewriting the rules of publishing?Back with a brand new season of Books and Beyond, in this episode Tara and Michelle discuss the rise of influencer books and what it means for the Indian publishing scene. From t...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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