“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
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Riveter Magazine picks my book!
I have been following Riveter magazine for ages. Love the tagline: Riveting Storytelling by Women. I was pleased to receive the following email from my publicist, Brooke. Happy that I join the "canon" that includes [...]
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Narayan's descriptions of India are rich and specific, making readers feel as if they are there, with cows wandering through traffic or chewing on the grass in the park. Anyone with the slightest interest in India or cows will find Narayan's memoir, with its myriad insights, a delight.
Milk Lady chosen by Barnes & Noble
When I lived in New York, a huge Barnes & Noble was round the corner from my home in the Upper West Side. This store at the corner of Broadway and 66th street was a [...]
Kirkus Reviews– Milk Lady of Bangalore
A culture writer and cookbook author leaves New York City to reconnect with her roots in this humorous and heartwarming story about cows, Indian culture, and the strength of female friendship.
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Booklist Review
Grateful to get some good reviews Booklist Review The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure. Narayan, Shoba (Author) Jan 2018. 272 p. Algonquin, hardcover, $24.95. (9781616206154). 390.0954. Narayan is an Indian native who immigrated [...]
Milk Lady of Bangalore Press Release
Click here for the Narayan - press release The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure By Shoba Narayan A Barnes & Noble Spring 2018 Discover Selection “At once sincere and laugh-out-loud funny, this [...]
The Milk Lady of Bangalore
The Milk Lady of Bangalore: an Unexpected Adventure Out January 23 2018 in the US. Published by the fantastic Algonquin Books. Look at the cool GIF they did for the book.
Cow Chronicles
Bovines can cry. Great headline. This second edition of Cow Chronicles has been an interesting journey. On the one hand, I get very touching personal emails that react to these stories. On the other, I [...]
Cow Chronicles
Bovines can cry. Great headline. This second edition of Cow Chronicles has been an interesting journey. On the one hand, I get very touching personal emails that react to these stories. On the other, I [...]
Losing the Calf
Just one more next week. I am about ready to write something else. The cow chronicles: losing the calf There is a reason that Taurus, the sign associated with the bull, is associated with being [...]
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