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Janmashtami 2026: The Best Books About Krishna, the Gita and the Mahabharata — and Where a Beginner Should Actually Start
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. A reading order for the Gita, the Mahabharata and the best retellings, plus what to gift.…
Hindi Diwas 2026 (14 September): What the Day Actually Marks, and 20 Books for Reading India in Its Own Languages
International Literacy Day 2026 (8 September): The Theme, India's 80.9% Milestone, and 15 Books Worth Starting With
Read the Book Before the Movie: Every Major Adaptation Landing in Late 2026
How to Tell If a Book Was Written by AI: A Reader's Guide for 2026
Reading Habits in India 2026: Why Fewer Indians Read — and What the Ones Who Stayed Are Reading
Onam 2026: 15 Books to Gift This Thiruvonam (26 August) — A Gifting Guide for Readers
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Janmashtami 2026: The Best Books About Krishna, the Gita and the Mahabharata — and Where a Beginner Should Actually Start
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. A reading order for the Gita, the Mahabharata and the best retell…
Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? What 46 Studies Found, and Which Books to Listen To vs Buy in Print
India is now one of the fastest-growing audiobook markets on earth. Here is what the comprehension research actually say…
The September 2026 Reading Calendar for India: Every Date Worth Marking, and What to Read for Each
September 2026 is the busiest month in the reading year: Teachers' Day, Literacy Day, Hindi Diwas, Ganesh Chaturthi and …
India's Circulating Libraries Are Thriving in 2026: What Borrowing Culture Teaches Us About Which Books to Actually Own
India's neighbourhood circulating libraries are booming again in 2026. What they get right, what 17 million library loan…
Hindi Diwas 2026 (14 September): What the Day Actually Marks, and 20 Books for Reading India in Its Own Languages
Hindi Diwas falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. What the date commemorates, why India has no national language, and 20 b…
International Literacy Day 2026 (8 September): The Theme, India's 80.9% Milestone, and 15 Books Worth Starting With
International Literacy Day turns 60 on 8 September 2026. The official theme, India's climb from 74% to 80.9%, and 15 boo…
Read the Book Before the Movie: Every Major Adaptation Landing in Late 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping arrives 20 November, Verity on 2 October, Dune: Part Three on 18 December. Here is the reading or…
Silent Reading Clubs Are Taking Over Indian Parks: How They Work and What to Bring
Cubbon Reads started with two people under a peepal tree in 2023. There are now silent reading groups in over 100 cities…
How to Tell If a Book Was Written by AI: A Reader's Guide for 2026
A No. 1 bestseller was flagged as partly AI-written this month, and a new study says 20% of self-published ebooks now co…
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Books to Gift This Vinayaka Chaturthi — and Why Ganesha Is a Reader's God
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 14 September 2026. Ganesha is the deity who wrote the Mahabharata down — which makes a book th…
Reading Habits in India 2026: Why Fewer Indians Read — and What the Ones Who Stayed Are Reading
Only 4 per cent of Indians now read for leisure, down from 5.4 per cent in 2019. New Time Use Survey data says it is a c…
Onam 2026: 15 Books to Gift This Thiruvonam (26 August) — A Gifting Guide for Readers
Thiruvonam 2026 falls on Wednesday, 26 August. Sweets finish by evening and clothes get folded away — a book stays. Here…
Teachers' Day 2026: 15 Books to Gift Your Teacher (And Why a Book Beats a Bouquet)
Teachers' Day 2026 falls on Saturday, 5 September. Flowers wilt in a week — a well-chosen book stays on a shelf for year…
The Art of Clarity by Murthy Thevar: Your Questions Answered
What is 'The Art of Clarity' about? Who wrote it? Is it worth reading, and where can you buy it? Everything you want to …
Raksha Bandhan 2026: The Best Books to Gift Your Brother or Sister
Raksha Bandhan falls on 28 August 2026. Skip the usual chocolates — a great book is a gift your sibling will remember al…
The 2026 Booker Prize Longlist Is Here: What It Means and Great Books to Read Now
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist just dropped — 13 novels, returning winners, and fresh debut voices. Here's what the list…
How to Read More Books in 2026: Join the Reading Challenge (and Where to Start)
The 2026 reading challenge is everywhere — over 6 million readers have pledged to read more this year. Here's how to act…
Top 10 Bestselling Quick-Reading Books — Trending QuickReads for Today
No time to read a whole book? These are today's top bestselling quick-reading books on TheBookX QuickReads — get the key…
The Art of Clarity by Murthy Thevar: Book Review, Key Lessons & What Readers Are Saying
An honest, in-depth review of 'The Art of Clarity' by Murthy Thevar — what the book is about, its biggest lessons on cle…
How to Fall in Love: Real Tips, a True Story, and Books That Show You How
Wondering how to fall in love — the real, lasting kind? Here are honest tips and tricks, a true real-life love story tha…
The Daily Clarity Ritual: A 10-Minute Practice to Think Clearly Every Day
Struggling with a noisy, cluttered mind? Discover the simple 10-minute daily clarity ritual from Murthy Thevar, author o…
From Overwhelmed to Focused: How to Declutter Your Mind in 2026
Feeling mentally cluttered and pulled in every direction? Learn 6 practical ways to declutter your mind and move from ov…
How to Find Clarity When Life Feels Overwhelming
Everyone is fighting a battle you cannot see. Here is how people quietly carry life's hardest problems, and how finding …
Buy Books at ₹1: Inside TheBookX Exclusive ₹1 Deals
Yes, you can buy real bestselling books for just ₹1 on TheBookX. Here is how our exclusive ₹1 book deals work, which tit…
Best Books Under ₹199 to Read in 2026
Great books don't have to be expensive. Here are the best books under ₹199 you can buy online in India, from bestselling…
Books Like Atomic Habits: 7 Reads to Build Better Habits
Loved Atomic Habits? Here are 7 books like Atomic Habits on habits, clarity and self-discipline, with the lessons that m…
Freida McFadden Books in Order: The Complete Reading Guide
A complete guide to reading Freida McFadden's psychological thrillers in order, including The Housemaid series and her b…
Best Books to Read in Your 20s
The best books to read in your 20s, from money and habits to mindset and fiction, that will shape how you think, earn an…
12 Best Books Under ₹200 to Start Your Reading Journey
Great books don't have to be expensive. Here are twelve life-changing reads you can buy for under ₹200 on TheBookX, with…
Atomic Habits Summary: Key Lessons and Takeaways
A clear Atomic Habits summary covering James Clear's four laws of behaviour change and the key lessons you can apply tod…
10 Best BookTok Books to Read in 2026 (Starting at ₹1)
The viral BookTok reads everyone is talking about, from romantasy and dark romance to unputdownable thrillers. All avail…
7 Best Finance Books for Beginners in India
The best finance books for beginners in India, from money mindset to investing basics, chosen to be simple, practical an…
How to Filter the Right Information: 10 Strategies to Stop Information Overload
We consume 74GB of information daily, but retain almost nothing. Murthy Thevar reveals 10 proven strategies from 'The Ar…
Read These 5 Books to Finally Master Your Money
Five personal-finance books that change how you think about money, from behavioural investing to building lasting wealth…
Top 10 Self-Help Books to Read in 2026
The 10 most life-changing self-help books to read this year, habits, mindset, decision-making and clarity. Hand-picked b…
Overcoming Overthinking: 10 Actionable Strategies to Break Free from Decision Paralysis
Stuck in endless thought loops? Murthy Thevar reveals 10 proven strategies from 'The Art of Clarity' to break free from …
5 Page-Turner Thrillers You Won't Be Able to Put Down
Five gripping psychological thrillers with twists you won't see coming, perfect for a one-sitting read. Curated by Murth…
Top 7 Indian Mythology Books Every Reader Should Own
Seven brilliant retellings of Indian mythology, from the Mahabharata's Draupadi to Amish's Shiva Trilogy. Curated by Mur…
5 Books to Read If You Overthink Everything
Five books that quiet a racing mind and help you stop overthinking, practical, calming and genuinely useful. By Murthy T…
8 Romance Novels to Fall in Love With
Eight swoon-worthy romance novels, from spicy Twisted series to heartfelt Indian love stories. Curated by Murthy Thevar.…
5 Timeless Classic Books Every Reader Should Own
Five timeless classics that belong on every bookshelf, from The Alchemist to Crime and Punishment. Curated by Murthy The…
7 Best Business & Startup Books for Founders
Seven essential business and startup books for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs, strategy, building and leadership. B…
Mastering Your Morning Routine: 10 Science-Backed Strategies for Mental Clarity
How you start your day determines how you live your day. Murthy Thevar reveals 10 powerful morning routine strategies fr…
The Power of Saying No: How Setting Boundaries Creates Mental Clarity
Every yes to something is a no to something else. Murthy Thevar reveals 10 powerful strategies from 'The Art of Clarity'…
The Art of Clarity: Mastering Clear Communication - Insights by Murthy Thevar
Discover the transformative power of clarity in communication and life. Murthy Thevar, India's leading clarity coach and…
Clarity in Speech: Master Your Articulation with 10 Powerful Tongue Twisters
Want to speak with crystal clarity? Discover 10 powerful tongue twisters and proven techniques from Murthy Thevar, autho…