Top 5 Recommended Books by Sudha Murthy for 2024

Feb 14: Indian novelist, philanthropist, and Infosys Foundation head Sudha Murthy is well-known. She is the author of nearly thirty books in Kannada and English, spanning a range of genres including travelogues, children’s books, non-fiction, and fiction. Her writing is renowned for its honesty, simplicity, and understanding of the lives of common people.

List the top five books written by Sudha Murthy that you ought to read in 2024.

1. The Old Man and His God: Discovering the Spirit of India (2006)

This book is a collection of 25 short stories that Sudha Murthy encountered during her travels across India. She narrates the stories of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and religions, who taught her valuable lessons about life, faith, and humanity. The stories are touching, inspiring, and sometimes humorous, reflecting the diversity and richness of India.

2. How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories (2004)

This book is another collection of short stories that Sudha Murthy wrote based on her personal experiences. The stories are about her childhood memories, her family, her career, and her social work. The stories are simple yet profound, showing how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world.

3. Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives (2017)

This book is a memoir that Sudha Murthy wrote about her journey as a social worker and a philanthropist. She shares the stories of the people she met and helped through her various initiatives, such as empowering women, educating children, and eradicating poverty. The book also reveals the challenges and joys of being a woman in a male-dominated society.

4. The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories (2016)

This book is a collection of 16 folktales that Sudha Murthy retold for children. The stories are full of magic, adventure, humor, and wisdom. They feature characters such as kings, queens, princes, princesses, animals, birds, and gods. The stories are entertaining and educational, teaching children about morals, values, and culture.

5. Grandparents’ Bag of Stories (2020)

This book is a sequel to the popular Grandma’s Bag of Stories (2012). It contains 20 new stories that Sudha Murthy’s grandparents told her and her cousins during their summer vacations. The stories are set in different places and times, such as ancient India, medieval Europe, modern America, and futuristic Mars. The stories are fun and imaginative, sparking the curiosity and creativity of children.

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Sujata Muguda
Shreyas WebMedia Solutions