Vanakkam, book lovers! BookMarked, our page-turning prelude to South Side Story, returns with a new chapter inspired by the storytelling heritage of South India.
This edition welcomes Priyambada Jayakumar, Author and Public Speaker, as she discusses her acclaimed biography M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India, published by HarperCollins. She will be joined by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, lending depth, context and policy perspective. The conversation will be moderated by RJ Swati, bringing clarity, warmth and the unmistakable #BajaateRaho spirit to the evening.
Whether you're a reader, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious, this is your moment to listen, learn and engage.
Get READy, macha. BookMarked is your page-turning prelude to South Side Story! Meet literary legends and experience an evening of stories, voices, and languages that shaped the South. Brought to you by Oxford Bookstore X South Side Story, this lit meet promises to be nothing short of verbose and vibrant!
This time at South Side Story, we’re honoured to host the iconic Dr. Shashi Tharoor — wordsmith, statesman, and one of India’s most compelling literary voices.
Catch him live in conversation, where his trademark wit and eloquence take center stage against the warm, book-lined backdrop of Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place. Immerse yourself in a literary space curated with books - stories that spark thought, challenge norms, and celebrate the power of language.
Whether you're a bibliophile or just Tharoor-curious, this is your chapter to join.
See you on the 12th of August, 6:30 PM.
And this is just the beginning. Continue your journey at the main two-day South Side Story fest, where our bookstore installation offers a handpicked collection of works from iconic authors and fresh voices alike.
Discover stories that resonate, ideas that inspire, and books that belong on your shelf — all curated specially for South Side Story.
Get READy, macha. BookMarked is your page-turning prelude to South Side Story! Meet literary legends like Benyamin, S. Hareesh, and E. Santhosh Kumar for an unforgettable evening of stories, voices, and languages that shaped the South. Catch the latest book recommendations from food and romance to thrillers that depict the soul and spirit on our socials. And at the main two-day fest, join in as we team up with DC Books to bring intimate reading sessions and iconic author moments to Kerala Lit Fest. This isn’t just a lit meet, it’s a cultural bookmark in the SSS chapter.
