31 Outstanding Fiction Books by Indian Authors

Mark Twain has said, "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most artistic materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"

Apart from travel,the next best way to learn about a country and its people is through its books. India has several accomplished and award winning authors who have weaved magical works of fiction. These books spin stories with universal themes and take you on a ride from life in villages to  the hustle and bustle of big cities, from the dazzling splendor of historical monuments to  the glitz and glamour of Bollywood, from tales of immigrating to foreign lands to stories of political upheaval and unrest in the motherland, from arranged marriages to falling in love; every book in this list is eye opening, well written and worth reading.

Do browse this book list of Indian authors old and new; a mix of classics and contemporary fiction. You can learn more about a title by clicking on the link which will take you to its full display in our catalog. From here, you can also place holds on the books you wish to read.