In a historic moment for Indian literature, two books by Indian women authors claimed spots on The New York Times’ prestigious Top 10 Books of 2025 list—announced on December 2, 2025. Sunny is a struggling journalist in New York City attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. I cannot recommend it enough.”The simultaneous recognition of both Desai and Roy on The New York Times’ Top 10 list represents more than individual achievement—it marks a moment of global recognition for Indian women’s literary voices. Roy”According to New York Weekly Times, Roy and her brother came to call their mother “Mrs. According to Book Riot and Parade, The New York Times’ selection process was rigorous, with editors Gilbert Cruz and colleagues narrowing down from 100 notable books to these ten titles.

Source: The Times December 23, 2025 15:46 UTC