Category Archives: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Indian-American Author to Speak on The Immigrant Experience

Prominent author, Chitra Divakaruni, will speak in Bend, OR as a part of Central Oregon Community College’s Visiting Scholar Program.

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New Release from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, one of Books in Common’s first authors, has released a new novel, BEFORE WE VISIT THE GODDESS. BEFORE WE VISIT THE GODDESS is a powerful novel about three generations of women.  Her novel carries the reader from the countryside of Bengal, India to Houston, Texas.  Chitra masterfully captures the complex relationships between […]

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BIC Book Reviews: April 2015

We’ve identified these books as particularly well suited for your Community / Campus reading event!

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Sister of My Heart at Center of Plagiarism Scandal

The script writer for Pakistani television series “Mena Naseeb” has been publicly accused of plagiarism by award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Describes the Indian Rickshaw

Indian rickshaws are used to help safely transport children and goods from one place to another. Because of their dependability and flexibility, rickshaws are still popular in modern India. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of, One Amazing Thing and Oleander Girl, explains the significant part the rickshaw plays in Indian cities in her recent essay.

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Books In Common Supported Events!

Christina Baker Kline, NYT Best Selling author of Orphan Train, visited the community of Woodstock, CT in February. Coordinator Deb Sharpe: “Her presentation was loved by everyone. I have gotten several positive emails from our patrons already! I would highly recommend her to any library. Thanks for your help in getting her here!”

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Biographies vs. Beach Books: Trends in All Campus Reads Selections

In the last decade, common reading programs have become a mainstay for library programming, literary organizations, and college campuses. The rise in First Year Experience, Freshman Reads, and All Campus Reads programs seems to correspond to the decline of core curricula in higher education — as colleges distance themselves from core curricula they find that students still need to have something in common academically. Books in common type programs on campuses have been a convenient answer to that need.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Speaks On Oleander Girl

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, New York Times bestselling author of 'Oleander Girl'

Catch an interview withChitra Banerjee Divakaruni as she discusses her latest novel with Raakhee Mirchandani of the New York Daily News. Read More »

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Everyone’s Included: An Interview with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, New York Times bestselling author of 'Oleander Girl'

Within her novels, New York Times bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni brings to life the South Asian experiences, culture, and diversity in both America and India. Her latest novel, Oleander Girl, explores the conflicts between the old world and new, the difficulties of finding love in a broken world, and the courage needed when we travel to strange, unfamiliar lands. Read More »

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Share Your Story in Monroe County

One Amazing Thing

This year, the Monroe County “One Book, One Community” wowed visiting author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni with their organization, planning, and community support. We asked Cheryl Johnston, one of the event’s co-chairs, to share some of the skills and tricks to pulling off a successful common read program. Read More »

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