Must-Read Books by Gen-Z Indian Authors: Bold And Young Picks!

Books are something that are timeless. Every book will always have something new to teach us, and one thing is assured: they do not disappoint. From contemporary writers who talk about undying love in metaphors to the practical and realistic non-fiction themes, try reading something, and they'll always offer something new. But lately, Genz has brought an unconventional wave to this literary world. There are so many emerging Indian authors who belong to the Zen generation and bring a fearless and vulnerable take on bold storytelling and reaching out to the masses. This impactful generation has an honest take on how to be real while narrating their accounts and remaining relevant at the same time. We have hand-picked 5 books by GenZ authors which you can explore.

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Why are Gen Z authors preferred over Millennial authors?

When we talk about the millennial authors writing mainstream stories, there is bound to be a lot of predictable content. Whereas the Gen Z authors are more of a rebel, writing about the unprecedented stories of life and the stereotypical instances of society. Earlier authors used to write about mainstream love stories where the supposed villain was the bad guy, and no realistic issues were explored. On the other hand, Gen Z is brave enough to speak out about their flaws and demand their rights. The real issues are being spoken about more in the stories, and the protagonists are not all saintly, hiding their flaws under their superficial images. The more unexplored genre of kamric desires and the lesser spoken topics of homophobia are discussed more openly instead of shushing them, when the older authors are still hesitating to comment on them.

NEVER LOGGED OUT 

Never Logged Out (English, Paperback, Chopra Ria)

₹ 305

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Never logging out is an irony in itself. This book is about how people are always online on one of the social media platforms and is written by a Zen generation author, Ria Chopra, who belongs to the masses who function entirely online. It is published by Bloomsbury Publishing India, which is a reputable publishing house. Ria Chopra discusses the impact of the internet, from her own personal experiences, and takes a dig at the satirical contradiction of how everyone constantly feels free on the internet and yet feels observed. One prime aspect of this book is how much the internet and the web are influential in a way that today, the internet controls the narrative. The book talks about fame, identity, and challenges faced on the web, and how the impact is long-lived.

SAMSARA- ENTER THE VALLEY OF THE GODS

Samsara (English, Paperback, Garg Saksham)

₹ 189

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Samsara is a treat for all the fiction lovers who thrive on mythology and fantasy fiction, and are die-hard fans of the trilogy of Meluha. It is written by a coming-of-age author of the generation where everything is very blunt and raw. Saksham Garg is an author at the Penguin Random house which is also the publishing house that published this book. The book features a unique story of Aman Chandra, who is suddenly faced by the gods and transported to an unknown land, where they are transported to a hidden valley in the Himalayas. It is a perfect blend of vivid scenarios with illustrative storytelling. The book takes on a journey of introspection, self-discovery, realizations, and revelations. Samsara is a fictional account of a young Indian author who dreams of a fantasy to a mystery land and is bound to be your afternoon leisure. 

SOMETHING I NEVER TOLD YOU

Something I Never Told You(English, Paperback, Bhinder Shravya)

₹ 218

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This is another coming-of-age novel by a nascent writer, Shravya Bhinder. Something I never told you is a practical and realistic take on a traditional love story where the couple goes through a journey of exploring chase, finding love, struggling through friendships and relationships, whilst trying to find oneself.  It very effortlessly shows the relatable struggles of young adults and their navigation through the everyday unpredictability of life. It reflects the internal conflicts of an individual focussing on the dreams and the tug of war of relationships. Most young authors are afraid to write raw and unconventional storylines, fearing it will make the audience uncomfortable but Shravya Bhinder paves her way out of this beautifully. It is written in an emotional and sincere tone to engage the readers with its relatability. 

OUT OF MADNESS

Out of Madness (English, Paperback, Aryan Rithwik)

₹ 271

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Rithwik Aryan's Out of Madness has a suspense-laden narrative that is wrapped in layers of psychological thriller and drama. It is a stimulating book that triggers awareness of mental health and explores the themes of lunacy and madness primarily. The entire setup of the book is based on psychological themes, and the author has done an excellent job of storytelling with the key vocabulary for the psychological elements in the book. It leans around the thin layers between sanity, trauma, and self-discovery. The author spent around 18 months writing this book in a mental asylum to meticulously draft the premise of this book.This book is his personal draft of the experience he had when he stayed in the asylum. It is an intriguing book that promises to keep you hooked. 

HOMELESS - GROWING UP LESBIAN AND DYSLEXIC IN INDIA

Homeless: Growing Up Lesbian And Dyslexic In India (Paperback, K. Vaishali)

₹ 352

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This groundbreaking book by K. Vaishali breaks so many stereotypical norms at the same time. It was published by the Simon and Schuster publishing house. It is a memoir of the author's struggles and her personal experiences with ableism and homophobia while growing up in her own house. The Indian society is so stereotypical and scared of people who are different. She talks about the pain of not fitting in because of being special. The numerous battles she had to fight within her own family to grow out of this stigma is vividly described. This is such a raw and blunt representation of the author's endeavor with societal stigmas and her ongoing battles. This memoir has the power to pull on your heart's strings. This is a soul-stirring story that must be on your reading list for this year.

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Conclusion : 

Books are something that are always in trend. The new blooming authors belonging to the Zen generation are twice as impactful in reaching out to the masses with their truth. They are driven with fearless honesty and a refreshing spirit, which contributes to their bold storytelling.  They are not afraid to call themselves out as well, and “Never logged out” is a perfect satire of that. The top niche books by Gen Z are mentioned in the article above and should definitely make it to your next reading session. Check them out now!