Past Reminiscences : October 2026 Book Box

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Small places. Childhood memories and that waiting for the postman to announce the arrival of letters. How beautifully can you sum up the October Month with ‘World Post Day’ on October 9?

Let’s connect over stories, letters and memories with this especially curated book box that has –

1. Navsari Tales by Berjis Desai (PB) -Navsari Tales is a poignant, picturesque throwback to a time when the Parsi presence in Navsari was vibrant. With empathy and wit, Berjis Desai takes readers on a nostalgic trip into the homes and hearts of a close-knit community, weaving together a mosaic of true stories. A microcosm of all things Parsi, this fast-paced book offers an insider’s view of life in Navsari during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries—full of esoteric rituals, strange relationships, and richly layered traditions. From cousin marriages to forbidden love, exorcisms to eccentric remedies, heartbreak to hilarity, these tales irreverently span the sacred and the profane, the mundane and the magical.
2. Roots of India : Witty and Wondorous Folk Tales (PB) –A crow that is out for revenge. A ruthless king who gives up war for a game. A trio of thieves that has an entire kingdom worried. A veritable treasure of folk wisdom awaits! This collection contains twenty-two tales that span the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent across time.
3. The Post Office by Rabindranath Tagore (PB) – The Post office is a story of an eight-year-old boy who is terminally ill and is confined inside his house by the family physician. He sees the outside world only through his window. He talks to the passers-by and engages them in eager conversations. Flower seller’s daughter Sudha has made a promise of bringing flowers for him. Watchman tells him that the big building with the flag is the king’s new Post office. He imagines that he will receive a letter from the King and based on that he constructs an imaginary world for himself. He dreams of being the royal postman and awaits the king’s visit. The Post office offers a glimpse into Tagore’s vast understanding of the human spirit that gathers hope even in the hopelessness. It depicts the free spirit and the joy of the open road free from bondage. Also, Tagore’s symbolism pervades throughout the play and explains the current state of India; it helps to produce strong imagery of the past, present and future of the country.

Apart from these books you will get a postcard, letter and useful merchandise items that contribute to your reading pleasure this month! Get all this for just INR 999/-