“An absolute joy to read.
Through her close encounters with the bovine kind, Narayan shows how Indian traditions are incorporated into her contemporary way of life.”—Library Journal, starred review.
“Sincere and laugh-out-loud funny . . .
Narayan’s rich and evocative writing transports readers to the busy streets of Bangalore and a fully formed picture of modern India.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Filled with the vivid colors, sights, and sounds
of a vibrant and ancient culture, Narayan’s in-depth treatment of cow mythology is a beautiful ode to her motherland.”—Booklist
Promo Video of Milk Lady of Bangalore (made for an American audience hence the accent)
Reviews and Articles
July 2020
French National Day 2020
Against COVID-19, liberté, égalité and fraternité ! [...]
La Laitiere de Bangalore
The post consists of me talking about the book. [...]
June 2020
French translation
This is my first post in my redesigned website. [...]
February 2020
January 2020
February 2019
Book Review of Milk Lady
Narayan’s portrayal of Sarala reminded me that I know people like them too; and that their interactions with us make our lives all the more worthwhile and well-lived.
Thanks, Washington Review of Books
A witty recollection of one woman’s unusual journey into the world of cows.
January 2019
Audio recordings of Milk Lady
Thank you Algonquin for sending me these CDs of my book. Read by Soneela Nankani
The Milk Lady in Paperback
This beautiful cover is of my book, The Milk Lady of Bangalore, which is about cows and why they are important in Hindu-Indian culture. The French edition is also out and called, La Laitiere de Bangalore.
Milk Lady in Bustle’s list
Two women set off on a journey to find the perfect head of cattle.
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