Kolkata - Post Report Question and Answers

Do you recommend any books or movies about this city/country for those who are interested in learning more?

No. - Aug 2021


Jeffery Morehouse's book about the city - Sep 2015


- Dec 2010


The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh, others but I can't remember. There is a lot of Indian fiction and nonfiction out there. You can buy tons of books in India as well. There is a thriving book business and they are cheaper than in the US. - Jun 2009


City of Joy (Dominique LaPierre) and Calcutta (Geoffrey Moorhouse). Also, any books on Indian history will dwell on Calcutta given its stature in India's historical annals. - May 2008


Glass Palace (Amitav Ghosh), Unaccustomed Earth (Jhumpa Lahiri), Chowringee (Sankar), Weekenders: Essays on Calcutta (anthology) and anything by Tagore/ - May 2008


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