Anita Desai
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About the Author
Anita Desai is a literary fiction award-winning Indian novelist and a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Born in 1937, she is the daughter of a Bengali businessman, D.N. Mazumdar, and a German immigrant mother, Toni Nime. Her father met her immigrant mother while studying engineering in prewar Berlin. The two married when it was unusual for an Indian man to marry a European woman. After marriage, the parents migrated to New Delhi. Desai went to Queen Mary’s High School in Delhi and later graduated from the University of Delhi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. A year later, she married the director of a computer software company, Ashvin Desai. The couple has since had four children, including an award-winning writer Kiran Desai. Her children sp. Anita Desai is the author of over 22 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Anita Desai has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Cry, the Peacock Experience the magic of 'Cry, the Peacock' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1963) ⭐ Start here
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Voices in the City In 'Voices in the City', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1965) ⭐ Start here
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Bye Bye Blackbird In 'Bye Bye Blackbird', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1968) ⭐ Start here
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The Peacock Garden Experience the magic of 'The Peacock Garden' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1974) ⭐ Start here
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Where Shall We Go This Summer? Join the adventure in 'Where Shall We Go This Summer?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Desai.(1975) ⭐ Start here
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Fire on the Mountain Experience the magic of 'Fire on the Mountain' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1977) ⭐ Start here
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Clear Light of Day 'Clear Light of Day' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Desai has created.(1980) ⭐ Start here
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The Village by the Sea Join the adventure in 'The Village by the Sea' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Desai.(1982) ⭐ Start here
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In Custody Experience the magic of 'In Custody' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1984) ⭐ Start here
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Baumgartner's Bombay The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Baumgartner's Bombay', another thrilling entry from Anita Desai.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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Journey to Ithaca The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Journey to Ithaca', another thrilling entry from Anita Desai.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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Fasting, Feasting Experience the magic of 'Fasting, Feasting' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1999) ⭐ Start here
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The Zigzag Way 'The Zigzag Way' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Desai has created.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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Rosarita Experience the magic of 'Rosarita' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2024) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Collections
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Games at Twilight 'Games at Twilight' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Anita Desai has created.(1978)
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Scholar and Gypsy In 'Scholar and Gypsy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1996)
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Diamond Dust: Stories In 'Diamond Dust: Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2000)
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Collected Stories Join the adventure in 'Collected Stories' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Anita Desai.(2008)
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The Artist of Disappearance Join the adventure in 'The Artist of Disappearance' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Anita Desai.(2011)
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The Complete Stories 'The Complete Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Anita Desai has created.(2017)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Peasant Struggles in India In 'Peasant Struggles in India', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1984)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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The Poetry of Our World: An International Anthology of Contemporary Poetry Experience the magic of 'The Poetry of Our World: An International Anthology of Contemporary Poetry' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2000)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Anita Desai?
Anita Desai is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 22 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Collections, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Anita Desai book series to start with?
For readers new to Anita Desai's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 14 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Anita Desai's writing.
Q: How many books has Anita Desai written?
Anita Desai has written over 22 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.