Audiobooks by Deepa Anappara

"From the Women's Prize longlisted author of DJINN PATROL ON THE PURPLE LINE comes a mesmerising new novel set in mid-nineteenth century Tibet, known at the time as the Forbidden Kingdom. In the mid-nineteenth century, the mountainous kingdom of Tibet is closed to outsiders. As European powers scramble for global dominance, this only increases the allure of this mysterious territory. Two of those looking to undertake the treacherous journey across Tibet are Balram, an Indian schoolteacher, and Katherine, a fifty-year-old British explorer. He is hired as a guide to an ambitious British surveyor; she intends to be the first European woman to reach Lhasa, home to the legendary Potala Palace. But both have more complex motivations for their expeditions, and as their secrets snap at their heels they encounter the same mysterious figure: a stranger who may hold the key to their survival."

Deepa Anappara (Author), Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar (Narrator)

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Letters to a Writer of Colour

"Brought to you by Penguin. Filled with empathy and wisdom, personal experiences and creative inspiration, this is a vital collection of essays on the power of literature and the craft of writing from an international array of writers of colour. What if we reconsidered our assumptions about how fiction should be written? And can we then apply our discoveries to both what we read and how we read? This book explores these questions and encourages us into a more inclusive conversation about storytelling, featuring: • Taymour Soomro on resisting rigid stories about who you are • Madeleine Thien on how writing builds the room in which it can exist • Amitava Kumar on why authenticity isn't a license we carry in our wallets • Tahmima Anam on giving herself permission to be funny • Ingrid Rojas Contreras on the bodily challenge of writing about trauma • Zeyn Joukhadar on queering English and the power of refusing to translate ourselves • Kiese Laymon on hearing that no one wants to read the story that you want to write • Deepa Anappara on writing even through conditions that impede the creation of art Plus essays from Tiphanie Yanique, Xiaolu Guo, Jamil Jan Kochai, Vida Cruz-Borja, Femi Kayode, Nadifa Mohamed in conversation with Leila Aboulela, Myriam Gurba, Mohammed Hanif and Sharlene Teo. Read by Deepa Anaparra, Taymour Soomro, Madeleine Thien, Amitava Kumar, Tahmima Anam, Tiphanie Yanique, Marisol Ramirez, Cindy Kay, Zeyn Joukhadar, Jamil Jan Kochai, Nic Villasenor, Cary Hite, Simone McIntyre, Susan Nezami, Carolina Hoyos, Aaron Goodson, Mohammed Hanif and Mirai. 'Bracing and moving . . . No one interested in how we read and should read fiction can afford to miss this' Pankaj Mishra, author of Run And Hide 'Electric essays that speak to the experience of writing from the periphery . . . a guide, a comfort, and a call all at once' Laila Lalami, author of Conditional Citizens 'A whip-smart collection' Kamila Shamsie, author of Best of Friends ©2023 Edited by Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Deepa Anappara (Author), Deepa Anappara, Full Cast, Taymour Soomro (Narrator)

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[Italian] - La pattuglia dei bambini

"Anappara racconta un mondo pericoloso e struggente attraverso gli occhi di un ragazzino che, a dispetto di tutto, non perde mai la speranza. «L'esordio di Anappara annuncia l'arrivo di una supernova letteraria». The New York Times «Uno dei libri piú attesi e promettenti dell'anno». The Times «Potente, unico, smagliante». The Guardian «Una prosa vivida, ironica e meravigliosamente dettagliata». Anne Enright Jai ha nove anni, va pazzo per i dolci, ama i telefilm polizieschi e vive in un basti, lo slum di una megalopoli indiana. Nello stesso quartiere abitano anche i suoi due migliori amici: Pari e Faiz. I tre hanno imparato presto a cavarsela da soli, e quando un ragazzo della loro classe scompare, nel totale disinteresse della polizia, si improvvisano detective. Il basti, intanto, precipita nella paura, e subito riaffiorano le antiche divisioni tra indú e musulmani, con i politici pronti a soffiare sul fuoco. Cosí, mentre gli adulti si dimostrano, come spesso accade, irresponsabili, a cercare la verità rimangono solo Jai e i suoi compagni, che però dovranno spingersi ben oltre ciò che avevano immaginato. contributori TR Monica Pareschi LE Dario Sansalone"

Deepa Anappara (Author), Dario Sansalone (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Detektive vom Bhoot-Basar (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Diese Geschichte ist ein Talisman. Trag sie nah an deinem Herzen. Jai schaut zu viele Polizei-Dokus, denkt, er sei klüger als Pari (obwohl die immer die besseren Noten bekommt) und hält sich für einen besseren Anführer als Faiz (obwohl Faiz derjenige mit einem echten Job ist). Als ein Junge aus ihrer Klasse verschwindet, wagen sich die Freunde in den verwinkelten Bhoot-Basar und immer weiter hinaus in die verbotenen Viertel der Stadt. Doch mehr und mehr Kinder verschwinden, und das Trio kommt der Wahrheit unversehens näher - so nah, dass danach nichts mehr ist, wie es war. Deepa Anapparas Roman aus dem heutigen Indien vereint einen wahren Kriminalfall und eine mitreißende Coming-of-Age-Story mit der Magie einer großen Erzählung."

Deepa Anappara (Author), Roman Knižka (Narrator)

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Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line: LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE 2020

"Brought to you by Penguin. ‘'A moving and confident novel about the preciousness of life' Nikesh Shukla 'A brilliant debut' (Ian McEwan) picked as one to watch by the Guardian, Observer, Vogue and Stylist Three weeks ago I was only a schoolkid but now I’m a detective and also a tea-shop boy… Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he’s smarter than his friend Pari (even though she always gets top marks) and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job). When a boy at school goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from episodes of Police Patrol to find him. With Pari and Faiz by his side, Jai ventures into some of the most dangerous parts of the sprawling Indian city; the bazaar at night, and even the railway station at the end of the Purple Line. But kids continue to vanish, and the trio must confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force and soul-snatching djinns in order to uncover the truth. 'Djinn Patrol is storytelling at its best’ Anne Enright, Booker-prize winning author of The Gathering © Deepa Anappara 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Deepa Anappara (Author), Antonio Aakeel, Deepa Anappara, Himesh Patel, Indira Varma (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Deepa Anappara

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