Milk Lady picked by Refinery29

Out January 23, Narayan, a writer and cookbook author, lived in Manhattan for years. But when she moves back to Bangalore to be with her family she finds herself suddenly befriending the “milk lady,” who sells her fresh dairy every day. The two bond, and eventually Narayan agrees to buy her friend a brand-new cow — so they set off together looking for the perfect one.This lovely, lighthearted memoir is a journey through cultural mores and female friendship, as well as a look at the spiritual and historical part that cows play in India; an easy read that you can’t help but love.