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Amitav Ghosh is one of the most prolific writers of our times.
Writing both fiction and non-fiction, all his books take you on a journey while dealing with varied themes. His latest book, The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables For A Planet In Crisis deals with climate change, one of the biggest issues that our planet is facing today.
He won the 54th Jnanpith award, India’s oldest and highest literary honour, in 2018, for his ‘outstanding contribution towards literature’. He was also awarded the Padma Shri.
Like his novels, Ghosh’s reading interests also vary.
Here are a few books recommended by the author, about climate change, history and other things:
This book offers a completely new perspective and understanding of human…