New Delhi, November 11, 2024: The much-anticipated shortlist for the Crossword Book Awards 2024 has been unveiled, showcasing a remarkable selection of literary works competing for the prestigious Jury Awards. The announcement follows a rigorous evaluation by an esteemed jury, spotlighting books that exemplify the richness and diversity of Indian literature across multiple genres.
Speaking about the Jury Awards Shortlist, Aakash Gupta, CEO of Crossword Bookstores said, “We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Crossword Book Awards 2024. This year, we have witnessed a plethora of outstanding literary works vying for recognition. The shortlisted books represent the pinnacle of Indian literary achievement, showcasing the incredible diversity of voices and perspectives that enrich our literary landscape. We are honoured to celebrate these talented authors and their remarkable contributions to the world of literature.”
The jury, composed of renowned literary experts, has carefully evaluated each nominated book, considering its literary merit, originality, and impact. The shortlisted titles represent the best of Indian literature, showcasing the diverse range of voices and perspectives that enrich our literary landscape.
“The Crossword Book Awards 2024 are a celebration of the rich literary landscape in India. From gripping narratives to thought-provoking analyses, the shortlisted books represent the best of Indian literature. Crossword is proud to continue the tradition of honouring literary excellence and fostering a love for reading.” says Nidhi Gupta, Director of Crossword Bookstores.
The shortlisted books for this year’s Crossword Book Awards – Jury Awards 2024 have been announced across various categories. The extensive list includes:
FICTION
- The East Indian, Brinda Charry published by HarperCollins India
- Quarterlife, Devika Rege published by HarperCollins India
- Chronicle of an Hour and a Half, Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari published by Westland Books
- Tall Tales by a Small Dog, Omair Ahmad published by Speaking Tiger Books
- Never Never Land, Namita Gokhale published by Speaking Tiger Books
NON FICTION
- From Phansi Yard: My Year with the Women of Yerawada, Sudha Bharadwaj, published by Juggernaut
- The Day I Became a Runner: A Women’s History of India through the Lens of Sport, Sohini Chattopadhyay, published by HarperCollins India
- City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh, Zeyad Masroor Khan, published by HarperCollins India
- Mother Cow, Mother India: A Multispecies Politics of Dairy in India, Yamini Narayanan, published by Navayana
- Marginlands: Indian Landscapes on the Brink, Arati Kumar-Rao published by Pan Macmillan India
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accelerating India’s Development: A State-led Roadmap For Effective Governance, Karthik Muralidharan, published by Penguin Random House India
- AI Rising: India’s Artificial Intelligence Growth Story, Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N. Kolla, published by Jaico Publishing house
- Exprovement: Exponential Improvements Through Converging Parallels, Hersh Haladker
- And Raghunath Mashelkar, published by Penguin Random House India
- Lilliput Land: How Small Is Driving India’s Mega Consumption Story, Rama Bijapurkar, published by Penguin Random House India
- Mastering the Data Paradox: Key To Winning In The AI Age, Nitin Seth, published by Penguin Random House India
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
- A Children’s History of India in 100 Objects, Devika Cariapa, Illustrated by Priyanka Tampi, published by Puffin
- Zen, Shabnam Minwalla published by Duckbill Books
- The Case of the Vanishing Gods, Mallika Ravikumar, published by Talking Cub
- Bipathu and a Very Big Dream, Anita Nair, published by Puffin
- The Henna Start-Up: Andaleeb Wajid, published by Duckbill Books
TRANSLATIONS
- Fruits of the Barren Tree, Lekhnath Chhetri, translated from Nepali by Anurag Basnet, published by Penguin Random House India
- Sakina’s Kiss, Vivek Shanbhag, translated from the Kannada by Srinath Perur, published by Penguin Random House India
- Boy, Unloved, Damodar Mauzo, translated from the Konkani by Jerry Pinto, published by Speaking Tiger Books
- I Named My Sister Silence, Manoj Rupda, translated from Hindi by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar, published by Eka-Westland Books
- Maria, Just Maria, Sandhya Mary, translated from the Malayalam by Jayasree Kalathil, published by HarperCollins India
Get ready to witness the celebration of literary excellence! The Crossword Book Awards 2024 promises to be a night of glitz, glamour, and literary brilliance. Stay tuned for the grand awards ceremony happening on 8th December 2024, where Crossword will honour the winners and celebrate the power of storytelling.
