Certified Reading is a thoughtfully curated collection of 10 beloved books. These are India’s top certified reads, recommended by influencers, bloggers, literary icons, and booksellers.

Chosen for the way they have resonated with readers across the world, these titles have been embraced, discussed, and passed along through book clubs, social feeds, and word of mouth. From intimate memoirs and unforgettable love stories to powerful explorations of identity, resilience, and human connection, this selection reflects what readers truly connect with today. These are must-reads not because they are labelled classics, but because readers and trusted voices within India’s reading community have made them so.

The Certified Reading box set includes:

• Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
• Collide by Bal Khabra
• Just Kids by Patti Smith
• Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
• As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
• Bunny by Mona Awad
• I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
• The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Perfect for readers looking to discover highly recommended reads, explore diverse perspectives, and build a bookshelf shaped by stories that truly matter.

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