Was kind of having a bad day so decided to take a stroll down memory lane. God knows those always work. Not to mention, staying in touch with books makes me feel a thousand times better about everything. ✨ So I don't know how many of you have heard about Ruskin Bond. He is one of the most celebrated (and deservingly so) writers of India. I grew up reading quite a few of his books, including this little collection of short stories. My favorite bunch? Grandfather's Private Zoo, where the author talks about the delightful tales of his Grandfather's love for strange pets, including a monkey, Toto, a hornbill and even a boa constrictor! It's been a while since I've picked up his work, but I will again, soon. I remember these stories being as enjoyable to my teachers in school as they were to me, so I don't doubt for a second that if you're in the mood for a read that will make you smile, this is it. ✨ In fact, I'll be slowly posting my entire Ruskin Bond collection here. I see all sorts of authors discussed on bookstagram, but I don't think I've ever seen his name crop up, which is a shame. He is also one of the two authors I've seen in person, so yes that is pretty special to me. Also, good Indian literature needs to be acknowledged worldwide. ✨ Who is your favorite author of your country and why? Post a picture of their books (in the comments or on your feed/ story and if you want, tag me!) Let's bring some underrated gems into the limelight. ✨ #bookstagramer #bookstagramfeature #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #bookstagrammer #indianreaders #indianbookstagrammer #indianbook #indianreads #booksofinstagram #bookstagramindia #igbooks #igreads #bookblogger #bookblog #booklovers #booknerd #bookaddict #booklover #bookworm #underratedbooks #ruskinbond #bookish #bookishfeatures #bookrecommendations #bookreviewer https://www.instagram.com/p/BpuPrHCHgW9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dqiho07xtm2s
