Book Bakers baking online literature fest cake

Nagpur: A knowledge treat is on offer for literature and book lovers across the country as renowned writers, poets, journalists and experts from different walks of life are seen in action in a first-of-its-kind ‘Online Literature Festival’ by The Book Bakers. This is the first season of this mindful and enriching festival began on April 6 and will end on April 12 from 10am until 9.20pm every day.

The festival encompasses 91 sessions that will feature more than 600 authors. The Nagpur flavour will be provided by authors like Aparna Sanyal and Dr Amruta Khandurwar. Discussions, interactions and literature sessions are being streamed live on their official Facebook page.

The decorated panel comprises best-selling writers, Iskcon gurus, Bollywood personalities, cricketers, journalists, business magnates, army and police personnel and stand up comidians.

Suhail Mathur, co-founder of ‘The Book Bakers’ literary agency and the author of two best-selling and award winning books — The Bhairav Putras & The Hunt For Rama’s Bow, shared some insights about the festival. “It’s a great opportunity for us to serve literature lovers with an online lit fest amid the lockdown. We will have multiple sessions with renowned authors. People can have the pleasure of such a treat from the comforts of their homes,” he said.

City’s Sanyal, who loves poetry and short stories, said, “It’s a great way to establish communication with readers from all over the country. Short stories and poems have always been my area of interest and I’m looking forward to the experience. It’s great to know that authors from our city are also part of the panel.”

Writers of children’s books will add charm to the event with topics ranging from horror to biographies.

Dr Amruta Khandurwar, a dental surgeon from the city, would also grace the panel. She is very excited and feels that the lit fest is a perfect platform during lockdown to communicate with readers. She will be talking about her debut novel, ‘Little Mis Misfit’. “I will be talking about my debut novel. I will also speak on why chic literature is still so popular.” she said.


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