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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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Great Common Reads Choices!

Based on our experience and the feedback we get from hundreds of Common Reads event planners, certain titles simply have all the “it” factors needed to create the perfect Common Reads book. If you’re looking for a Community Reads, All Campus, or First Year Experience selection, consider these award-winning authors.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Visits the Longview Public Library

During her tour for< i>Oleander Girl, New York Times bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni stopped by the Longview Public Library .

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of Oleander Girl, Talks Secrets

Oleander Girl, by New York Times bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Catch a new interview with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni as she talks about secrets.

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