Best of 2018: Books about the life of a writer
4 of the best books published this year to help understand the mind of a writer.Best of 2018: Non-fiction books to understand India and the world
From a work of reportage on the aspirations of young Indians to a deeply-researched history of desire in the country, these books shed new light on the world.Best of 2018: History
From several accessible books about the Mughals to a much-awaited second volume of Gandhi’s biography, 2018 was a good year for readers of history.Best of 2018: Novels
Some of the most outstanding novels published in 2018, both originally written in English or translated.Best of 2018: Short story collections
Six collections of short stories that engage with the world in their own distinctive styles.