- what are some of your favourite south asian books with a historical element? recommend away!

- some great recommendations for SA books for any history buffs out there, next question! What are some your top books inspired by myth and legend?

- On to the next question! what are some beautiful covers which enticed you to read the story within?

To finish it off, we have some recommendations from the SARC team for books you simply have to add to your TBR for this months theme

@thebitterbeast recommends two incredible books by @tashadrinkstea ; Empire of Sand and Realm of Ash. Inspired by Mughal Indian history and with fantasy and mythological elements, this fits our theme to a T!

@novelsnebulas suggests two incredible historical reads - Ahimsa by @supriyakelkar_ & Faint Promise of Rain by Anjali Mitter Duva. Both follow different periods in India’s vast history but tell such vital and important stories with characters you root for + key themes

@BookathonBlog concludes our team recs with The Simoquin Prophecies by Samit Basu & The Serpent’s Secret by @Sayantani16, the latter drawing inspiration from folklore and culture, specifically Bengali voices and stories. It’s a welcome treat