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Are you looking for some good fiction books to read? bookGeeks has one of the largest collection of Indian Fiction Books and Novels. Right from classics written by authors like R.K. Narayan, Ruskin Bond and Khushwant Singh to present-day writers like Chetan Bhagat, Amish and Ashwin Sanghi, we have got you covered.
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Isabel Allende’s The Wind Knows My Name beautifully weaves past and present, telling a heart-wrenching story of two children—one fleeing Nazi Austria, the other escaping violence in El Salvador—connected by their shared longing for safety, family, and a place to belong.
A sleepy afternoon, a curious mind, and a book of 153 pages filled with charm. Penned by a beloved author and brought to life with black-and-white art, these 16 tales whisper magic, mischief, and meaning from across India.
He thought he’d mastered invisibility—until a simple job unravels everything. Now, caught between past sins and present threats, he must face a world far more brutal than the streets he once ruled unnoticed.
A heartbroken woman, a mysterious lamp, and a powerful Djinn—what begins as a magical tale quickly spirals into a thrilling journey of secrets, ancient curses, and haunting truths that challenge everything she believes.
Set in the 1990s, this haunting graphic novel follows a retired officer’s search for his missing daughter in a cursed village, where a deadly film blurs the line between reality, madness, and folklore.
We’ve explored the literary world to bring you the most exciting Indian children’s books of 2025—must-reads for young minds. So, grab a cool drink, relax, and let your child embark on magical summer adventures!
A luxurious bachelorette trip to a private island turns deadly as old friends reunite, dark secrets resurface, and revenge unfolds. Trapped in paradise, they must face their past—because not everyone will make it out alive.
In 1985, young Ricky encounters terrifying supernatural events in an isolated Darjeeling bungalow. Decades later, professor Karma and his partner Sakshi move in, only to face the same horrors. To survive, they must uncover the house’s dark secrets.
Brilliant illustrations, timeless wisdom, and a dash of nostalgia—this book is pure magic! A heartwarming blend of adventure, charm, and life lessons that’ll make you smile, reflect, and maybe even gift it to your favorite person!
Japanese-American teen Izumi Tanaka’s world flips when she discovers she’s a princess. Thrust into royal life, she navigates duty, family, and forbidden romance—all while searching for where she truly belongs. Charming, heartfelt, and swoon-worthy!
In The Clown and the Little Girl, a circus clown faces the end of his career as the circus closes down. His relationship with a little girl named Nancy gives him hope to move on and find what he wants in life.
In San Miguel, Mexico, Bonita meets Vicky, a flamboyant Trickster who claims her mother once studied art there. Shocked, Bonita questions everything she knew. Drawn into a hidden past of culture and family secrets, she has no choice but to follow Vicky on an unexpected journey of discovery.
In Ab Tera Kya Hoga Palande, Anuj, driven by vengeance for his father’s murder, devises a chilling plan to eliminate Palande, the ruthless killer who shattered his life, determined to deliver justice at any cost.
Kaal Ki Qaid Mein explores the harsh realities of Indian prison life, focusing on the notorious serial killer Vijay Palande. Anuj Tikku provides a deep look into how prisons break down the physical and mental health of criminals, illustrating their downfall through Palande and other infamous figures of Mumbai’s underworld.
When Kumaresan marries Saroja across caste lines, they return to his village, where their love is met with hostility and suspicion. As tensions rise and the villagers’ anger grows, Saroja struggles to find her place in a world determined to reject her.
Mayur’s harmless whistle on the remote Andaman island of Phookiru awakens an ancient, vengeful witch. He and his cousin Heembra, visiting their forest ranger cousin, Raghu, must navigate age-old rituals, friendly tantrics, and mysterious customs to survive the chilling encounter with the supernatural.
The eccentric Mehta family’s tranquil life is disrupted when NRI tycoon Bobby Chander sets his sights on their seaside resort. But Kalyani Mehta refuses to sell and Bobby refused to back down. Enter Maya, Kalyani’s con artist sister with her over-the-top and elaborate schemes. With hidden agendas and escalating tensions, will the Mehtas outwit Bobby’s relentless pursuit?