Woman's Day Read: Arundati Roy's Books That You Should Read

Celebrate Women’s Day with Arundhati Roy’s powerful books—literary masterpieces that challenge, inspire, and redefine storytelling. 

This Booker Prize-winning novel explores love, caste, and loss in Kerala, beautifully weaving personal and political narratives. 

The God of Small Things 

Roy crafts a sprawling, emotional journey through India’s complex socio-political landscape, featuring unforgettable characters and raw storytelling. 

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness 

A thought-provoking collection of essays on freedom, nationalism, and dissent—Roy’s sharp insights challenge mainstream narratives. 

Azadi 

Roy exposes capitalism’s dark side, revealing how power, money, and politics shape our everyday realities. 

Capitalism: A Ghost Story 

This 1,000+ page volume holds two decades of Roy’s essays, addressing justice, inequality, and resistance. 

My Seditious Heart 

Roy dissects the erosion of democracy in India, shedding light on media, nationalism, and human rights. 

Field Notes on Democracy 

A powerful take on politics and history, this book examines how power structures manipulate truth. 

Listening to Grasshoppers 

A compelling read on war, propaganda, and the impact of global conflicts on ordinary lives. 

War Talk