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[Book Review] ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ by Sudha Murty

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sudha Murthy is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, computer scientist, engineer, teacher and, above all, an extraordinary storyteller. She has been conferred with many prestigious awards such as the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature, the Padma Shree from Government of India , the Attimabbe Award from the Government of Karnataka, and the Raymond Crossword Lifetime Achievement Award. She writes in various genres like adult fiction, adult non-fiction, technical books, travelogues and children’s books.

Powerful stories, no matter where they come from, are meant to be told.

Here, There and Everywhere is a compilation of stories written by Sudha Murthy. This is her two-hundredth book and is a collection of 22 stories on various themes such as honesty, philanthropy and success .

The book starts with a touching and thoughtful introduction from the author, where she reminisces about her close bond with her brother and other siblings. She tells the reader that this book is a collection of the most cherished experiences from her life, which are like beautiful flowers. All the flowers are put together to form a beautiful garland, which she would like to dedicate to her brother.

The short stories in the book are easy to read and fill the readers with positivity while forcing them to engage in some introspection. The stories can be understood even by young readers as the style of writing and choice of words are simple and pretty straightforward. While most of the stories are chosen from her other publications, there are two fresh stories about her literary journey and her take on what philanthropy truly means.

The Tale of Many Tales is the first story in the book that gives us a glimpse into Sudha Murthy’s literary journey. She fondly recalls her childhood days and how her mother played an importing role in creating in her a flair for both reading and writing. She narrates her difficulties in adjusting to English as a medium of instruction after completing her tenth grade from Kannada medium.

Murty also recounts her published articles and how one editor made her realize the importance of maintaining a fine balance between reality and imagination. The part of the story where she explains how she and her husband saved three hundred bucks a month and traveled by crowded buses and local trains just to buy books is particularly heart-warming and motivating in equal measure. It helps young readers to understand the importance of saving for things that they really want. She recalls the experiences that motivated her to pen down some of her popular novels in Kannada, such as her first novel Athirikthe , and the later ones like Mahashweta , Dollar Sose , among others.

Another fresh story in the book is The Meaning of Philanthropy wherein she explains the true meaning of philanthropy and how one should always give the best to others. The way she explains this profound subject in a conversational tone of writing is very engaging. The key takeaway from this story is that giving is a selfless act and that one actually does not need any money to be a philanthropist . To quote Murty, “The only thing you need to be a philanthropist is the attitude and determination to assist others.”

Though all the other stories are repeated from her other books, the readers certainly won’t mind giving them another read. The stories are crisp, short and to the point. They take you down the memory lane of her life and make you laugh, cry and think – all at the same time.

Here, There and Everywhere is a joy to read and is out-and-out worthy of a rare 5-star rating. The stories are relatable and written in a conversational tone. The language is simple – à la Sudha Murthy. Furthermore, the book is suitable for readers of all age groups. It teaches young readers about the most important values and principles of life, while it forces adults to rethink some of their notions of education, philanthropy and success.

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Book review: Sudha Murthy’s Three Thousand Stitches isn’t a book you’ll remember

Three thousand stitches presents anecdotes from sudha murty’s life.

Dear Diary,

I finished the book today. It left a mellow after-taste. I didn’t know what to make of it initially because the best way to judge a story is to gauge its effect. It felt light and uncomplicated, but unresolved, as if the pages ran out but the words shouldn’t have.

Three Thousand Stitches won’t be the book I remember. It isn’t the kind of story that keeps flickering in and out of your consciousness. No random face with a peculiar nose or the lights hanging in the sky will remind me of this story. I knew when I finished reading that it just wasn’t this sort of a book.

It is instead the book I will forgetfully place on my shelf. Its pages will turn yellow and an accidental glance at the title or the author will spark a thought until I stumble on it again. The story won’t exist until the eyes allow it to.

The writer of Three Thousand Stitches is powerful in her tone. She is boastfully confident, and proud. At least her voice is. But don’t get me wrong. It isn’t a repulsive trait. It’s the energy that deserves recognition simply because some are born to be great at what they do. Like Cristiano Ronaldo is for football. He, despite his humble origins, has image after image of his contoured body sprayed with layers of tan. He is bashful, yes, but rightfully so.

The book has anecdotes presented in short stories of her experiences. She recounts the time she was called ‘cattle class’ because of the language she spoke and the way she dressed. The co-founder of one of the most successful IT companies in India tells of her ambition, when she was the only to woman to study engineering in an all-men’s college. She remembers her grandmother and wore silk sari with flowers in her hair. She describes the feeling of contentedness as she soaked herself in the holy waters of Varanasi. She speaks of her daily routine at the foundation she has nurtured so obsessively to help the needy. She detours into her travel diary and rejoices in finding a Bollywood connection everywhere she goes. She, for no logical reason whatsoever, ends the book by reciting her experience of attending an AA meeting to witness the havoc of alcoholism.

Still, despite the assortment of emotions, let this serve as a warning -- there’s no eloquence in her words or even her sentences. It seems they’re written on a whim and a fancy. They are an insight into the author but they don’t give away enough. The fragments of her life are too far apart, like a lucky draw of moments she chose to display and tantalizingly blacked out the rest. The stories are featured like scriptures meant only to inspire and not provoke. They lack intensity and the episodes are penned with a childish naivety quite similar to writing in you, dear diary.

Does it help to know that she is the enigmatic Sudha Murthy, the philanthropist who gave her savings to create Infosys? Does her burdened name heighten your expectations from her? Does the knowledge of her authorship make you wish there were more dimensions to Three Thousand Stitches?

It does for me.

Yours Lovingly,

Prerna Madan is a multimedia content curator with HT Online. She thrives on the adrenalin rush in the newsroom, loves everything from football to books, and in her spare time, binges on F.R.I.E.N.D.S and Harry Potter. ...view detail

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• Aug 4, 2021

Three Thousand Stitches: Book Summary & Review.

Updated: Aug 6, 2021

Featured in All About Books | By @poojadkakde

Sudha Murty explores many personal experiences in her non-fiction title Three Thousand Stitches . A quick read, the book is full of important life lessons and values readers can take away and apply to their own lives.

WHAT YOU'LL READ IN THIS POST :

A Short Summary Of The First 10 Chapters.

Three Thousand Stitches

How To Beat The Boys

Food For Thought

Three Handfuls Of Water

Cattle Class

A Life Unwritten

No Place Like Home

A Powerful Ambassador

Rasleela And The Swimming Pool

A Day In Infosys

A detailed summary of the 11th chapter, 'I Can't, We Can.'

Book Review: My Thoughts on Sudha Murty and her book, 'Three Thousand Stitches.'

Three Thousand Stitches introduces us to the devadasi community and their sordid lives. Sudha Murty is a key contributor in making their lives better through her determination and her father's important advice.

In How To Beat The Boys , a seventeen-year-old Sudha strives to become an engineer despite all the obstacles that come her way. Sudha goes on to become the only female student in her entire college, showing her strength and perseverance.

In chapter three, Food For Thought , you will learn about the diverse vegetables and fruits used in Indian cooking and their surprising places of origin.

Fun Fact: Tomato , a prime ingredient in Indian cooking, used in making soup, rasam, rice, sandwiches, and chutney, did not originate in India, but Mexico.

In Three Handfuls Of Water , Sudha Murty is introduced to a holy place — Kashi — by her grandparents. She learns the significance of going there and ends up taking a vow that opens her the door to freedom.

In the fifth chapter, Cattle Class , she recounts an incident that took place at an international airport. Also published on various media channels, this story elicits a thought-provoking message about the society that readily judges people by their appearance.

Watch Now : Sudha Murty On Being Called 'Cattle Class'

A Life Unwritten is the story of the writer's father, a doctor, who is temporarily posted in a remote village. While there, he delivers a baby of an unmarried girl and ends up doing something kind that makes a difference in her life forever.

This seventh story titled No place like home depicts people who worked as housemaids in the Middle East and their horrific experiences.

In A Powerful Ambassador , Murty explains how movies were considered a luxury in her village, Shiggaon. During her college days, she was an avid moviegoer, often visiting the movie theatre with her friends to watch classic Bollywood movies. Further, when she tours the world, she is thrilled to learn that the charm of Bollywood films and their actors has not only captured Indians but people worldwide.

Sudha Murty says, "Bollywood has graduated from being a part of the movie industry to becoming a vital partner when it comes to business generation. All in all, it is a great ambassador for our unique country."

Rasleela and the Swimming Pool , the ninth story in the collection, tells Draupadi and Krishna's story from both the writer's and her grandchildren's perspectives.

When an old friend criticizes Sudha Murty for not sparing an hour for her, she is invited to spend a day with her at Infosys Foundation. Seeing her work, the friend becomes aware of the huge responsibility Sudha Murty has. To Mrs. Murty, her day is nothing short of a marathon. This is the theme of the tenth chapter, A day in Infosys .

When Sudha Murthy first discovered the term AA i.e. Alcoholic Anonymous, she grew curious. Multiple questions arose in her mind:

What is AA and how it plays a role in an alcoholic’s life?

Is alcoholism hereditary?

What is the success rate of de-addiction? and so on.

Researching about it on the internet was not enough. She wanted to gather the information first-hand . A friend’s relative, also a chairman of an AA committee, opens a pool of information to her by inviting her to an open meeting in a church.

There, participants share how alcohol brought them to the lowest points in their lives and how AA helped them cope with them. Several of them were now dedicated to educating others about it.

AA includes 12 steps, which include apologizing to those we've hurt, helping others, and surrendering to God. God need not be religious in nature. It can also be a higher power that exists within us.

It takes years for people to become sober. However, it isn't guaranteed. There are cases of relapses as well. Because of this, they meet regularly to control their urges.

AA is active in 186 countries and has helped many alcoholics become sober.

After leaving that meeting, Murty remembers the famous Marathi play "Ekach Pyala", where the first peg of alcohol ruins a married couple's life.

Alcoholism is a medically recognized disease.

Alcoholics Anonymous deals primarily with alcohol, though some people fall for smoking and drugs as well. Nobody can predict who will develop an addiction. But, organizations like AA contribute to a better society and give people hope.

The stories Sudha Murty writes, whether fiction or non-fiction, are light to read but have a lot of value. Her books do not contain fancy wordplay or extravagant sentences. Some of them even seem like a blank stating of events, but what I get to learn from her writing is still worth it for me. I think she is very open-minded w.r.t her generation and she feels like a person loyal to her roots.

Here are three stories that I enjoyed the most in this book and why I loved them:

Reading 'Food for Thought' was like exploring different cuisines and traveling to different countries with the author.

'Cattle Class' is a great example of how your clothes do not determine who you are. Maybe I'll use this story someday when I meet some narrow-minded jerk.

Sudha Murty's dedication in 'How to Beat the Boys' is inspirational because she broke stereotypes and followed her dream to become an engineer with flying results.

You can buy her book here .

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Sudha Murty Books | A List of 32 Books by Sudha Murty (Genre Wise)

Are you searching for the complete list of Sudha Murty Books? Do you want to read the best short stories by Sudha Murty?

Awesome!!! You are on the right page.

Sudha Murty is a highly accomplished writer proficient in both English and Kannada. She has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories, non-fictional pieces, and books for children .

Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages.

Murty was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006, and the Attimabbe Award from the government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011. She has also been bestowed with the Padma Bhushan, the 3rd highest Indian civilian award in the year 2023.

In March 2024, she was nominated as the Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by the President of India.

Murty is a notable philanthropist, author, educator, and former chairperson of the  Infosys Foundation  and a member of public healthcare initiatives of the  Gates Foundation .

Murty is deeply involved in various social causes such as healthcare, education, empowering women, promoting public hygiene, supporting art and culture, and helping to alleviate poverty at the grassroots level.

Her vision of a library for each school has resulted in the setting up of 50,000 libraries so far. Through the Infosys Foundation, she has built 2,300 houses in the flood-affected areas.

Here, at bookGeeks we present to you a list of best Sudha Murty Books to read. Since the list comprises of books catering to different genres and different age groups, they have been categorized accordingly for our reader’s benefit.

List of Sudha Murty Books (Genre Wise)

1. gently falls the bakula, 2. mahashweta, 3. dollar bahu, 4. house of cards, 5. the mother i never knew, 1. the bird with golden wings: stories of wit and magic, 2. the serpent’s revenge: unusual tales from the mahabharata, 3. the man from the egg: unusual tales about the trinity, 4. the upside-down king: unusual tales about rama and krishna, 5. the daughter from a wishing tree, 6. the sage with two horns: unusual tales from mythology, 1. wise and otherwise, 2. the day i stopped drinking milk, 3. something happened on the way to heaven: 20 inspiring real-life stories, 4. three thousand stitches, 5. the old man and his god, 6. here, there and everywhere, 7. common, yet uncommon, 1. grandma’s bag of stories, 2. how i taught my grandmother to read and other stories, 3. the magic drum and other favourite stories, 4. the magic of the lost temple, 5. the magic of the lost story, 6. the gopi diaries: coming home, 7. the gopi diaries: finding love, 8. the gopi diaries: growing up, 9. how the sea became salty, 10. how the onion got its layers, 11. how the earth got its beauty, 12. how the mango got its magic, 13. how the bamboo got its bounty.

Novels by Sudha Murty

Here is the list of novels written by Sudha Murty.

In this book, Sudha Murty, quite reliably delves into the struggles of work ethics and modern lifestyle. The narrative follows the journey of a young couple, Shrikant and Shrimati, who belong to two hostile communities and fall in love.

After marriage, Srikant slowly and steadily starts rising up the corporate ladder. However, amidst his professional success, their married life begins to lose its charm and identity.

Mahashweta is a tale of bravery and strength set in a world of deceit and false promises. It follows Anupama, whose life takes a drastic turn when her marriage crumbles due to her diagnosis of leukoderma.

Despite facing societal judgment and abandonment by her husband, she relocates to Bombay where she discovers success, earns respect, and reconstructs her life from the ground up. Anupama’s journey showcases resilience and will power amidst adversity.

Dollar Bahu narrates the tale of Gauramma, her rich and affluent Dollar daughter-in-law Jamuna, and her other simpler daughter-in-law Vinuta. Gauramma’s preference for Jamuna’s wealth over Vinuta’s selfless care becomes evident in the story.

However, during a trip to America, Gauramma experiences the true essence of love, respect, and devotion. The story speaks of the havoc money can wreak on family dynamics when values are ignored, and on the importance of relationships over material wealth.

House of Cards  portrays the clash of the simplicity of village life and the complexity of city life. This is the story of Mridula, an energetic yet simple village girl who moves to Bangalore after her marriage to Sanjay, a doctor.  

The story is about their family life, and how they rise in status in the city, but begin to find differences in their relationship when Sanjay’s insatiable greed starts growing and he resorts to corrupt practices to make more and more money.

The Mother I Never Knew  comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men, Venkatesh and Mukesh — both for mothers they never knew they had. The book is a poignant, dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us.

It asks if it’s truly feasible to reconcile with a reality as harsh and deceptive as that faced by Venkatesh and Mukesh.

Short Story Collection by Sudha Murty

Here is the list of Short Story Collections written by Sudha Murty.

Delightful colour illustrations bring to life tales of magical creatures, princesses and kings, and ordinary witty men and women in this book,  The Bird with Golden Wings . This collection of 21 short stories is another one of Sudha Murty’s priceless gifts to children conveying life lessons in a readable and relatable manner.

In  The Serpent’s Revenge , Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic, Mahabharata, through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment.

Many of the tales in this book stand out – the story of Chandrahasa, that of Babruvahana (Arjuna’s son who kills his own dad), the golden mongoose, the story of Duryodhana’s good brother Vikarna and Ghatothkacha’s son Barbarika.

In  The Man from the Egg , Sudha Murty weaves enchanting tales of the three most powerful gods of India – the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

This book is a collection of wonderfully short, crisp stories that take us on a magical journey to a land of gods, demigods, asuras, rakshasas, handsome valiant princes, beautiful strong-willed princesses, learned sages, proud kings and a lot more!

The Upside Down King  is a collection of 23 short stories based on Indian mythology. It is divided into two halves- Tales from the life and lineage of Lord Ram, and tales from the life and lineage of Lord Krishna. After every tale, there is also a description of the place which is known for that story.

Bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an arresting tour, all the while telling you of the days when demons and gods walked alongside humans, animals could talk and gods granted the most glorious boons to common people.

The Daughter from a Wishing Tree  is the fourth book in Sudha Murty’s popular mythology series. It is divided into three parts and consists of twenty-four stories. The stories are about the important roles that women have played in our mythology.

Apart from the famous ones like Sita, Ganga and Draupadi, there are many other lesser-known characters like Ashokasundari, Shakambhari, Karambha etc.

The Sage with Two Horns is yet another masterful collection of stories of wit and wisdom from our mythology. There are stories about a handless sculptor, and a king who gave his flesh to keep his words to a pigeon, and about a throne which gives the power to deliver justice to anyone who sits on it. These stories are taken from many lesser-known mythological tales from our texts.

Non-fiction Books by Sudha Murty

Here is the list of non fiction books written by Sudha Murty.

Wise and Otherwise comprises fifty vignettes that recount real-life encounters of Sudha Murty during her travels. Through these anecdotes, she shares moments spent with ordinary people and extraordinary minds, each leaving a lasting impression on her.

The stories offer a glimpse into the diverse values, traditions, and imperfections of India, presenting a realistic portrayal of the country and its people.

The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk  is a collection of heartwarming experiences of Sudha Murty, written as she walks the roads of rural and urban India. She weaves the everyday life of men and women of India into short stories and each story has a unique takeaway that you’ll never forget. The title story is a story about Sudha Murty’s visit to Odisha and about the poor tribals she met there.

Something Happened on the Way to Heaven is a collection of 20 memorable true-life stories handpicked and edited by Sudha Murty from a writing contest run by Penguin. The stories capture the hope, faith, kindness and joy that life is full of, even as we make our way through the daily grind.

Three Thousand Stitches  is a collection of 11 short stories that draw from Sudha Murty’s real-life experiences, as an individual and as the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.

The book narrates many stories – the rescue and rehabilitation of 3,000 devadasis in Karnataka, her experience as the only girl studying engineering in a college full of boys, her encounter with Bollywood across the world, and people who judge others based on their appearances etc.

The Old Man and His God is yet another collection of stories from Sudha Murty’s real-life experiences. The title story features an elderly visually impaired man who lives independently in his small Shiva temple, refusing any assistance.

Other tales bring to light unheard stories from remote corners of the country, representing voices that were previously unheard. Sudha Murty aims to give a voice to these hidden individuals through her storytelling, and at the same time dive into the many layers of reality of our country.

Here, There and Everywhere is a book that marks a milestone in Sudha Murty’s literary career as her 200th title spanning different genres and languages. It is a compilation of her most cherished stories from various collections, along with some new additions and a thoughtful introduction.

Just like Sudha Murty herself, this book is multifaceted, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate her literary journey.

Common Yet Uncommon paints a touching portrait of everyday life, capturing the quirks and imperfections of ordinary people. Through fourteen tales, Sudha Murty explores memories of childhood, life in her hometown, and encounters with various individuals.

The characters in these stories are not wealthy or famous; instead, they are genuine and unpretentious, with open hearts and straightforward personalities. Their stories depict the rawness of human nature, showcasing both flaws and acts of kindness.

Children’s Books by Sudha Murty

These are the children’s books written by Sudha Murty.

Sudha Murty’s  Grandma’s Bag of Stories  brings forth memories of a grandparent spinning tales around animals and mysterious characters. The story starts with Anand, Krishna, Raghu and Meena arriving at their Ajji and Ajja’s house in Shiggaon.

They spend the summer listening to their Ajji as she opens her big bag of stories. She tells stories of kings and cheats, princesses and onions, monkeys and mice and scorpions and hidden treasures.

How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories is a collection of 25 semi-autobiographical short stories written by Murty. Each of the stories is simple and touching and is packed with values. Funny, spirited and inspiring, the book teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.

The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories is a collection of all those tales and stories that Sudha Murty heard from her grandparents and other people. These timeless tales are about many characters – the princess who thinks she is a bird, some wise men and foolish boys, funny men and women, a shepherd who carries a bag of words, and a coconut that is worth a thousand rupees.

The Magic of the Lost Temple  is heart-warming, charming and absolutely unputdownable. Nooni, a city girl, comes to her grandparents’ village to spend her summer vacations. She’s amazed by the slower pace of life there but soon embraces it, enjoying activities like making papad, organizing picnics, and learning to ride a bike with her new found friends.

Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest.

The Magic of the Lost Story is an adorable adventure tale that takes us to terrains along the Tungabhadra River. After being in lockdown for more than a year, Nooni is again visiting her grandparents in their village, and she still has fond memories of previous adventures.

Eager to finally step out of the house, what she doesn’t know is that another adventure awaits her. This time she will be making a new discovery, about a missing puzzle in her family’s history.

The Gopi Diaries  is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi’s voice, the first book, The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home , begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family.

How Gopi sees the world around him and what he thinks of the people in his life give the story a truly unique flavour.

In this second book of the series, The Gopi Diaries: Finding Love , our Gopi has grown into a stronger and robust pup, and somehow even more naughty and mischievous.

He faces new challenges, shares new experiences and makes new friends, and one day he gets the biggest surprise of his life. Written in an endearing tone, the book reminds us of the beautiful bond of love, devotion, and affection with our pets.

In this 3 rd book of the series, The Gopi Diaries: Growing Up , our Gopi is now a full-grown adult dog, and now has a new dog-person in his life, the adorable Nova. Together, they embark on new discoveries and new journeys including that of bringing other lives to this big beautiful world.

How the Sea Became Salty  is the first chapter book in Puffin’s Chapter Book series. The book is set a long time ago, in a time when the sea’s water was supposedly sweet and indeed drinkable.

It narrates the tale of how the sea came to be salty. It is suitable for very young readers and is a perfect way to introduce them to the beauty of Sudha Murty’s writing.

How the Onion Got Its Layers  seeks to answer several questions related to the onion, like its many layers and why it brings tears to the eyes when cut. India’s favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Dotted with charming illustrations, this is a gorgeous chapter book.

How the Earth Got Its Beauty makes you marvel at the magnificent beauty of Earth. It talks of the snow-capped mountains, and the deep oceans, the vibrant flowers, and the marvellous animals. The fictional tale narrates just how these wonderful things got their beauty.

How the Mango Got Its Magic tells us the fictional and fantastical tale of just how mango got its magical and surreal sweetness. This chapter book reminds us of the hot summer days, and the adventures that summer brings.

How the Bamboo Got Its Bounty tells us the story of a shy, lonesome, and ordinary looking tree in a lush green abundant forest, and how this tree gets an unforgettable reward by the forest queen, a reward that makes all the inhabitants of the jungle very curious. This book tells us how bamboo is a constant companion in our life – from birth to death.

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The Magic Of The Lost Story by Sudha Murty – Book Review

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• Post published: January 9, 2023
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Author: Sudha Murty Publisher: Puffin 

The characters are wonderfully portrayed along with captivating illustrations that adds magic to the story. This is the book you must definitely add to their shelf.

For me, it has always been Sudha Murty! Her books always have a special place in my life. The way she gives importance to each relationship and the way she portrays the importance of values in her books make me go back to her books again and again. Be it books for kids or adults, you are going to enjoy reading her books. On a tough day, I started reading this light beautiful read and it made me forget all my worries. I was so lost in the story and the adventures of Nooni.

•Success should not bring arrogance, you should always be humble.•

The magic of the lost story is a beautiful read with a Vibrant backdrop of the Magnificent Tungabhadra River and the stories around the river. It’s the story of curious Nooni who visits her grandparents in Somanahalli where she discovered an ancient stepwell, all thanks to her unending curiosity.

Little did she know this time, she was about to make another discovery, this time related to her family traditions. Right from the start Sudha Murty weaves an adventurous tale of mystery and discovery. Each chapter will fill readers with curiosity and the quest to solve the mystery.

With Nooni, the readers live the rich traditions of the family and discover why a tradition is celebrated in a particular way. With an engaging, intriguing plot and vivid descriptive narrative, Sudha Murty encourages young readers to ask questions and learn from everyone they meet. She motivates the readers to find the answers of their questions and solve the quest!

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It’s a fun entertaining and refreshing read that will make you smile and feel Proud of Nooni and her quest to solve the puzzle of her family’s history. Sudha Murty’s simple and pleasant writing style wins the heart of the readers. The way she captures the essence of the story, and the emotion makes me fall in love with her writing.

The characters are wonderfully portrayed along with captivating illustrations that adds magic to the story. With Nooni you’ll visit the rich land of Hampi and other villages. What I loved most about the book is the way details about the state, and the village are shared. From the climate to land to the geographical location readers will discover a lot many things. Loved the way the story unfolds and the way Nooni plans her next few days discovering and connecting the dots.

Want to introduce your child to the world of reading? Looking for an exciting light read for young readers? This is the book you must definitely add to their shelf. Well even each one of us will enjoy this read and enjoy Nooni’s adventures.

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in  The Magic of the Lost Temple  are still afresh in Nooni’s mind. Excited to finally step out of the confines of her home, little does Nooni know she will make yet another discovery, only this time it’s a missing puzzle in her family’s history. Written in India’s favourite storyteller’s inimitable style,  The Magic of the Lost Story  captures the value of asking questions and keeping the answers alive. Packed with delightful artworks and wondrous terrains, this story takes you on an unforgettable journey as it follows the magnificent Tungabhadra River.

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20 Sudha Murthy Books You Will Really Love [Best Books]

Are you searching for the best Sudha Murthy books , then you are at the correct place. We made a list of the best 20 books for you.

Murthy is a Fiction author in English and Kannada , she was also a top speaker ranked on top of trending speakers of Feb 2021.

She publishes several books mainly through the penguin group. Murthy’s Infosys foundation was founded in 1996 which is a charitable public trust and Murthy was one of the trustees. This foundation built 2,300 houses in flood-affected areas.

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List of Best Sudha Murthy Books

1. how i taught my grandmother to read.

How I Taught My GrandMother To Read, This book is on real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty-teacher, social worker, and bestselling writer.

This Book of Murty is Funny, spirited, and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.

This is a story-based book and stories are not interconnected, this is also a good and valuable book for children. Over 2 lakh copies are already sold.

2. Wise & Otherwise

Wise & Otherwise this book by Sudha Murthy First published in 2002, 

Wise and Otherwise has sold more than 30,000 copies in English and has been translated into all the major Indian languages. This revised new edition of the book is sure to charm many more readers.

Fifty vignettes showcase the myriad shades of human nature of a man who dumps his aged father in an old-age home after declaring him to be a homeless stranger,

Eye-opening stories about people from all over the country that Sudha Murty recounts in this book, which is heart-touching.

3. The Mother I Never Knew

The Mother I Never Knew is an emotional book, this book is worth reading for you. The first story is about Venkatesh and the other is about Mukesh.

The book comprises two novels that explore two quests by two different men—both for mothers they never knew they had. That means two different stories in one single book.

This is a dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us.

4. The Serpent’s Revenge

The Serpent’s Revenge  book is one of the best books by Murthy’s, this is not only a good bedtime storybook but also increases the knowledge about Indian mythology in your Kids.

The book starts with a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna in the Kurukshetra.

The Last page of this book shows the family tree of The Lunar Dynasty  so that we understand how the characters are related to each other.

Ramayana and Mahabharata have endless sagas through this book we learn many simple morals that we can apply to change our daily lives.

This book was written in simple language and also has many animated pictures that look amazing and make the book awesome.

5. The Sudha Murty Children’s Treasury

The Sudha Murty Children’s Treasury book is a 3-in-1 book combo, a Short-Story Collection for Children Including the Most-Loved Grandma’s Bag of Stories. 

1. How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories

2. Grandma’s Bag of Stories

3. The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

This book of Sudha Murthy’s books is in a dazzling hardback edition, a compilation of the immensely adored short stories of India’s favourite storyteller. This is a Perfect Gift Edition for children.

6. Grandma’s Bag Of Stories

Grandma’s Bag Of Stories is a Collection of 20+ Illustrated short stories, traditional Indian folk tales books for all ages for children by Sudha Murty books.  

This book promotes moral values in the form of delightful stories, In this book, Grandma tell their stories to their grandchildren 

More than 20 short stories , ideal for children of ages 5 and up Include popular stories: ‘The Princess’ New Clothes’, ‘Roopa’s Great Escape’ and ‘The Unending Story’, Every story is explained by colourful illustrations.

More than 2lakh copies are already sold.

7. Three Thousand Stitches

Three Thousand Stitches in this book Sudha Murthy talked about the initial days of the Infosys Foundation. She talks about the meaningful impact of her work in the Devadasi community. 

She did a lot of things for the Devadasi children’s educational facility and gave him a better platform to earn their living and feed their children well.

Then there comes an occasion where these women give Sudha Murthy a beautiful saree which was hand made by them it had three thousand stitches by three thousand devadasis, so from there the book titled Three Thousand Stitches.

This is a very amazing and simple book to read and the great thing about this book is Not a Fictional book.

8. Dollar Bahu

Dollar Bahu is the story that every woman can relate to its, this is the story of the Gauramma, her Dollar Bahu Jamuna, and her other bahu Vinuta.

Does money corrupt the way family members look at one another?

This book shows how Gauramma loved her US dollar Bahu(daughter-in-law) Jamuna more than the Indian Bahu(daughter-in-law) Vinuta and how she would regret it in the last and she has also understood that dollars cannot buy her love and respect in India.

This book is a Fictional book but the story is the simple and realistic effect of how value for money than relations affects a family and how it can have repercussions on relationships.

9. Here, There and Everywhere

Here, There and Everywhere was written in a very simple and easy language making it easier for the readers who have recently started to read.

The book consists of many short stories coming straight from the heart and memory of the author Sudha Murthy and scribbled upon the paper. These stories are inspired by the author’s personal life and brought joy while reading.

This book is a celebration of her literary journey and is her 200th title across genres and languages. Bringing together her best-loved stories from various collections alongside some new ones and a thoughtful introduction.

10. House Of Cards

House Of Cards  this book is relatable to all the women who come from small villages, a story about how money can change people not only in their personal lives but also in life after marriage.

This story mainly has two characters one is a strong female character Mridula who is from a Karnataka village and the other is Sanjay . She gets married to doctor Sanjay and settles in Bangalore.

Sanjay quits his government job and starts an immensely successful private practice. Mridula has no idea that Sanjay has sold his soul.

When the truth hits her, she has no recourse but to walk out on him, but can she really find a space of her own? The more Mridula sees the world, the more she realizes how selfish people can be.

This novel explores human relationships in telling detail and holds up a mirror to our society .

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11. The Bird With Golden Wings

The Bird With Golden Wings This book by Sudha Murthy has a collection of stories that bubble over with fun.

The Delightful colour illustrations bring to life tales of magical creatures, princesses and kings, ordinary witty men and women in a book that will bring hours of joy to readers young and old .

This book contains 21 stories and is best for 8+ kids, every story has a unique moral which is best for kids.

The book is written in simple language so anyone who reads the book stories can easily understand.

12. Something Happened On The Way To Heaven

Something Happened on the Way to Heaven  is a collection of 20 such memorable and Inspiring true-life stories . Picked by Sudha Murthy from a contest run by Penguin.

This book has stories from 20 different authors which is Non-Fiction.

Stories are beautifully written and expressed in this book. This book of Murty has various heart-touching stories which are Non-fictional stories and good for every reader who believes in the goodness of the human heart.

13. The Old Man And His God

The Old Man and His God is a collection of snapshots of the varied facets of human nature and a mirror to the souls of the people of India .

It is a non-fictional book by Sudha Murthy that describes the real-life experiences that she had faced in her life.

The book has 25 stories which are simple and also a good book for beginner readers.

The best quote of this book is “There is something within us that attracts us to the truth”

14. The Magic Of The Lost Temple

In The Magic Of Lost Temple, there’s a small girl whose name is Anushka but everyone calls him Nooni .

She was very excited to meet her grandparents in the village of Karnataka where her dad grew up. This is the story of how she spent their summer vacation at her grandparent’s home by listening to stories and doing great things, you can also drown in this story.

Join the Nooni on an adventure of a lifetime in this much-awaited book by Sudha Murty that is heart-warming, charming, and absolutely unputdownable.

This Book is good for children aged 8 to 12 to improve vocabulary skills and reading habits.

15. The Daughter from a Wishing Tree

The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but there are stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts.

They slew demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari .

This collection of fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods was the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies.

In this Book India’s much-loved and bestselling author, Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey .

16. The Man From The Egg

The Man From The Egg This book has tales of the three most powerful gods from the ancient world .

Each story of the book will take you back to a magical time when people could teleport, animals could fly and reincarnation was simply a fact of life.

This Book is also on the top list of Award-winning author Sudha Murthy’s Books.

17. The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories This book Features over 30 stories from India’s most beloved storyteller Sudha Murthy.

Includes popular stories like ‘A Fair Deal’ , ‘Nine Questions for a Princess’ and ‘The Wise King’.

This story was of Sudha Murty’s grandparents who told her some of these stories when she was a child, and others she heard from her friends from around the world.

These delightful and timeless folk tales have been favourites of Sudha Murthy for years.

This book will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages , over 1lakh copies  of this book were already sold.

18. Gently Falls The Bakula

Gently Falls The Bakula  The book was written nearly three decades ago, the first novel of Sudha Murthy’s books remains startlingly relevant in its modern values and work ethics.

This story has two main characters Shrikant and Shrimati they both get a love marriage and live their life.

Shrikant joins an IT company and starts rapidly climbing the corporate ladder, while Shrimati abandons her academic aspirations and silently fulfils her duties as a corporate leader’s wife.

One day, while talking to an old professor, she starts to examine what she has done with her life and she realizes that her life is empty.

This is the story of a marriage that loses its way of ambition and self-interest.

19. How the Sea Became Salty

How the Sea Became Salty This book is on seawater where a long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable and How it became salty.

This is a storybook with illustrations , the book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.

20. How the Onion Got Its Layers

How the Onion Got Its Layers

Have you ever noticed how the onion has so many layers? Have you seen your mother’s eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why.

This is the best book for kids , simply written with illustrations

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Loved by children and adults alike, Sudha Murthy books list include short stories, fiction as well as non-fiction. Latest novels of Sudha Murty were published in the year 2018, Here There And Everywhere and Upside Down King are talked and appreciated by many.

Every reader needs a break from those intense books which are a treat to read but at the same time are hectic also. It’s not easy to dive into the sea of emotions and get back to the shore. For times like these, an avid reader prefers light-hearted books which soothe mind and soul, and Sudha Murthy books are the must-reads in this genre.  

About Sudha Murthy

Sudha Murthy, 68 years old, is one of the prominent writers of India who tranquilizes the reader’s urge to read. She is a chairperson of Infosys Foundation and used to be an engineering teacher and computer scientist in the early days of her career. Sometimes I get mesmerized by her writing style and ponder how a technical person can weave words with such ease.

The list of books by Sudha Murthy goes on with more than 20 books which set the reader’s journey away from life complications and simplifying life simultaneously.

Married to Narayan Murty, the co-founder of Infosys, Padam Shri awardee, Sudha Murty has written her first book in the year 2000, Mahashweta in the Kannada language. Since then she is inspiring readers with her short stories, fiction, non-fiction, technical books and travelogues in different regional languages.

Read more about Sudha Murthy on Wikipedia .

If you are looking for light heart reads then the Best Selling books and the latest novels by Sudha Murthy should be on the top of your ‘To Be Read list”.

List of Books by Sudha Murthy

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1) Mahashweta

Mahashweta is the first book of Sudha Murthy which began her writing career. It is a fiction novel written in Kannada language narrating the story of Anupama.

Like the other regular days, Anupama saw her reflection in the mirror and found some white patches on her face and was diagnosed by Lukerderma. In this difficult stage of life, she finds herself deserted by her family.

It is commendable to see the female protagonist’s courage and how she fights back in odd circumstances.

2) How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories

This book is one of the contributions to the magnificent writing career of Sudha Murty. We all had taught our grandparents about contemporary techniques and cherish those moments for the rest of our lives.

The book narrates about Sudha Murty’s experience of teaching her grandmother to read when she was twelve years old complied with other 25 splendid short stories.

This book was later included in the syllabus for the 9th class. No doubt her writing style has impacted and inspired school children as well as the readers of all age in an effective way.

3) Wise And Otherwise: A Salute to Life

Talking about humanity, love, trust and other human emotions, This book features 51 marvelous short stories by Sudha Murthy, making readers understand about humans and human nature. She wrote about her experience of meeting some famous and non-famous people and feeds readers with the essential life lessons.

This fascinating short stories book, saluting the life of the people was published in 2002 in several languages admired by people across the country.

4) Dollar Bahu

Dollar Bahu by Sudha Murthy unfolds the story of a woman protagonist who faces difficulties while settling in her married life. The story falls apart when money takes the center stage in the characters’ lives, showcasing how paper notes can corrupt the pure human emotions.

Understanding of relationships, love, care, and respect are the elements which beautify this narration by Sudha Murty. This heart-touching fiction with a moral is a delight to read.

5) The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk: Life Stories From Here and There

Enriching the lives of the readers with her wise words, Sudha Murty’s 2012 published book is a collection of captivating short stories. What attracts readers in Sudha Murthy books is the lucidity, transparency, and simplicity it offers through her writing style.

This book is also the compilation of short stories with elementary but effective narrations.

6) The Old Man and His God: Discovering the Spirit of India

A good writer is the one who gives voice to others through their words and Sudha Murty nonchalantly excels in her work by narrating the incidents of her life. The stories which might have taken place in the remote areas of the country are imprinted in an uncomplicated way.

Like her other books, this book is also written with no fancy words just her experiences and the morals from true stories. It revolves around her experience when she had met some villagers, slum dwellers, and the laymen, listening to their hardships and struggles.

7) The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas

Adding laurels in the book list of Sudha Murthy, The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas was published in the year 2014. This fiction is written about the two young men, Venkatesh and Mukesh who determines to creep into their past to bring stability in the present.

Untangling the complexity of emotions the author smoothly drives into the journeys of the character. You will find yourself connected as the protagonists begin their quest for searching for the mother they knew they had.

8) The Bird with Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic

Sudha Murty has written this book for children in a very pleasant manner. It is definitely a treasure of stories with the wit and magic.

Every story gives a life lesson and morals encouraging kids to hold on to the human values. This children’s book by Sudha Murthy will hook the kid readers all along the way of narration.

9) Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives

This is one of the latest novels of Sudha Murty published in the year 2017. It revolves around the story of Sudha Murty herself who has inspired many people across the country either through her charitable works or through her persuasive writing.

In this book, she talks about her course of meeting people and how every incident was weaved into her life and made a canvas of her life journey.

10) House Of Cards

It is a fiction about a young woman, Mridula from a remote village in Karnataka. As Mridula unleashes the adventures of life she found herself loving a man with a stable and happy life.

Mridula moves ahead on the path of life with her husband but then things got topsy and turvy and she finds out that her beloved is crooked for money. It is then when she decides to move out of the circumstances.

This soul-stirring novel is about courage and love.

11) Gently Falls: The Bakula

Another Fiction book by Sudha Murthy is Gentle Falls: The Bakula, published in the year 2008. In the pursuit of a comfortable life, Shrimati tackles all the ups and downs with her beloved husband, Shrikant.

In the midst of her settled life when Shrimati had a discourse with her old professor, she realizes that her aspirations are faded and she has lost her own identity.

This book narrates the story of a successful husband and a wife in search of her own identity.

12) Hindu Mother, Muslim Son

Blurring the lines of discrimination and division, this fiction novel will definitely give you thrills. A story about two farmers and their wives.

The farmers’ wives find hard to gel up with each others company but they get tangled in the life events related to their children. The simple short read about differences, motherhood, and love.

13) Something Happened on the Way to Heaven: 20 Inspiring Real-Life Stories

This book is the collection of the short inspiring stories handpicked by Sudha Murty herself. These stories talk about the love, care, humanity, faith, hope, kindness and joy of life. Sudha Murty makes sure that these unforgettable real-life stories are embedded in the reader’s’ mind.

14) Three Women, Three Ponds

In this world full of self-centered people, this reading classic can help you re-establish your faith in kindness and selflessness.

Three women, three different paths and three different ways to go against the society’s demands. Every day they struggle to reach to the water, this ignites the spark to do a humanitarian act.

15) Grandma’s Bag Of Stories

As the title suggests, it is a big treat for children to read the grandma’s stories in simple words by Sudha Murty. Grandma’s Bag of Stories is a collection of stories which is narrated by the grandmother of seven children who listen to her fondly and love the storytelling by their grandmother.

16) The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata

The great epoch of Mahabharata has many questions and anecdotes which are unsolved and unheard by many. The prolific author of India tries to assemble these questions in this release of 2016 and narrates the story of Mahabharata very elegantly. This epic that is in much simpler words is an evocative read.

17) The Magic of the Lost Temple

Nooni, a young girl who lives in the city, finds the village life of her grandparents very fascinating. Being born in the helter-skelter urban life, a smooth daily routine of the villagers surprises her.

But, over the time she gets used to the usual of the day’s work, then one day she lapses into the magical step well. This is one of the good books by Sudha Murthy for children as well as adults.

18) Here, There And Everywhere

Released in 2018, Here, There And Everywhere  is the latest novel by Sudha Murthy. The book is a collection of 22 short stories and talks about the experiences of Sudha Murthy with her younger brother and well-known astrophysicist, Shrinivas Kulkarni.

Sudha Murthy, a philanthropist who has faced many hurdles while doing what makes her happy. The simple knitted words and conversational tone are the main characteristics of the book.

19) The Upside Down King: Unusual Tales About Rama And Krishana

This book is most recommended to the mythological bookworms. Unlike other mythological books, flooded with the complicated and unheard terms,  The Upside Down King  is written in the basic Sudha Murthy writing style. It shares some fun facts and stories about the great kings and their kingdoms which hooks readers all along the way.

20) How The Sea Became Salty

How The Sea Became Salty is the latest book of Sudha Murty released in 2019. This time, along with captivating stories by Sudha Murty you will also enjoy beautiful illustration which will definitely hook your attention.

The book is based on the times when the water in the sea was sweeter and used to be drinkable. The story narration is full of magic, humor, and wonder. This collection of short stories is an amazing read which is loved by kids and adults alike. You can simply not miss this new release of Sudha Murty.

Final thoughts on Sudha Murthy Books

The most I like about the inspirational writings of Sudha Murty is the sense of relaxation it provides to the readers. Her writings are all about the views on the charity, hospitality, philosophies of life and self-realization.

The simple yet effective chronicles make the Indian values easily comprehensible, retaining them in the reader’s mind. Social issues, love, trust, and respect are the topics which are talked and written by many but were never presented with such serenity and apprehensibility as written in the books of Sudha Murthy.

Interesting Facts about Sudha Murthy

• She has also acted in the Marathi film Pitruroon and the Kannada film Prarthana
• She was awarded as “Best Teacher” in 1995 from the Rotary Club of Bangalore.
• Murty Classical Library of India is an initiative of Sudha Murty under which they will publish the literary classics of India in vernacular and medieval languages.
• Paving her way towards the success, Sudha Murthy was awarded the R K Narayan Award for Literature and Attimabbe award for the excellence in the Kannada Literature.

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Grandma’s bag of stories – Book review

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The conversation between Ajji and her grandchildren is interesting and engaging. It lets us dig into the kind of bondings and inspiration grandparents can have on today’s younger generation.

The book takes you on a journey from a real world to the world of fantasies and fiction. The children in the story learn about the village life, farmers, birds, and animals while walking in the paddy fields with their grandfather. On the other hand, they learn about the moral values, culture and different virtues of life from the stories narrated to them by their loving and affectionate grandmother.

After narrating every story the grandmother discusses it with the kids in the first few stories. And this is the part which brings the crux of every story they listened. The visualizations the kids went to and the lessons they learned are all discussed at last which further increases the curiosity of the reader to read all the stories covered in the book.

Though we miss this discussion in the later part of the book, yet the stories keep us excited and interested enough to read.

Ajji’s stories are based on the values of courage, intelligence, foresight, and kindness. There are stories where she tells the significance of listening to others, how with the help of intelligent people in our life we can overcome any problems. The importance of being active in life, the goals that can be achieved through courage and determination, our outlook and perception of things and a lot of other emotions and values are discussed via engaging, interesting stories of different characters. The characters are so lively and imaginable that one starts connecting with them. There are stories about shopkeepers, mouse, kings, Gods, sculptors and other people.

The author Sudha Murthy has no doubt done a wonderful job of highlighting the importance of family bondings. In between the storytelling sessions, the family chores are very well inserted by the author. The concept of the grandmother telling a story a day is really nice as it keeps the stories length at a pace enough for young readers to carry on with their reading habit.

This book is truly one of the finest books of short stories. The language used in the book is simple and easy to understand with the inclusion of new words for kids to learn. I would recommend this to be a part of your kid’s books library. Do grab your edition here and enjoy reading it with your kids.

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Grandma's Bag Of Stories Paperback – January 1, 2015

Who can resist a good story, especially when it's being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals.

Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don't you too join in the fun?

• Reading age 5 - 6 years
• Print length 192 pages
• Language English
• Grade level 1 - 2
• Dimensions 7.8 x 5.08 x 0.46 inches
• Publisher India Puffin
• Publication date January 1, 2015
• ISBN-10 9780143333623
• ISBN-13 978-0143333623
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• ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143333623
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ India Puffin (January 1, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143333623
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143333623
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6 years
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Last Updated: March 02, 2012, 17:35 IST

'Grandma's Bag of Stories' neither a novel nor a short stories book it is a mix of the two.

Here is a review of Sudha Murty's 'Grandma's Bag of Stories' by an eleven-year-old, Vidur Bahl, the book is published by Penguin India.

'Grandma's Bag of Stories' is a lovely book written by Sudha Murty. It is neither a novel nor a short stories book it is a mix of the two.

In this book the children go to meet their grandparents (Ajja and Ajji) in Shiggaon in North Karnataka. They also meet Vishnu Kaka's grandchildren who live next door. Together the seven children go to a fair, the weekly market, Rehmat chacha's place and a fun-filled picnic. But their favourite activity is to gather around and listen to their Ajja and Ajji's stories. The grandparents narrate, not one, not two but twentyone stories like 'Doctor, Doctor', 'Kavery' and 'The Thief', 'The Enchanted Scorpions' and many more.

My favourite story was 'What's In it For Me, which is about a mouse who wants to get paid for everything he does. I also liked 'The Enchanted Scorpions' in which a man sells his ancestral home to a merchant. The merchant finds a box of scorpions which was actually money but only a true family member could see it as that. The merchant finally hands over this family treasure to the grandson of the man who sold him the house.

The book is quite realistic and reminded me of the stories my grandparents have told me. And just like me, everyone was upset when this adventure comes to an end.

This story is based on Sudha Murty's childhood in Shiggaon. These stories are based on the stories her grandmother told her.

Vidur Bahl is a 11-year-old, he will soon be in class 6 at Step By Step school. He is a keen golfer and enjoys his horse riding and cricket. He is crazy about cars.

Published by: Penguin Books India; Imprint: Puffin; 176 pages; Genre: Children, Fiction