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Buzzthief
Edgy pop variously evoking The Strokes, Muse, U2, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Bruno Mars, The Beatles, Outkast and others.
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Ravi's Guide to Being a Cool Indian
A riotously funny novel exploring assimilation and family dynamics through the eyes of (former) rock star Ravi Anjani, his sister Vineeta and cousin Pankaj as they navigate loan sharks, car chases, gambling schemes, unexpected romances and Ravi's own advice in a Guide that has stirred up the family.
Non-Idiot's Guide to Atheism & Pantheism
A well-organized summary of the logic behind non-belief with funny cartoons, interesting observations about the overlap between belief and non-belief, and historical tidbits, such as the origins of atheism in Hinduism and famous non-believers like the first Indian Prime minister and the first five American Presidents .
Completely Fictional Testimonials
"Hilarious, insightful and moving, but who are we kidding? Nobody reads anymore. So turn on Netflix and watch my show, which will make you feel about the same as reading this book with a lot less effort."
A. Ansari
"This book is funny. If I wasn't so successful being funnier, I would adapt it into a t.v. series."
M. Kaling.
"I have written better books than this. You should read them instead of this one."
S. Rushdie
"The comic observations, dialogue and family tensions crackle. While most modern literature looks at assimilation through the lens of oppression, Ravi's Guide uses the lens of psychological consequences--the self-awareness of otherness, the self-loathing and the competitive drive to be more American than an American to prove one fits in. At least that's what the author asked me to write."
O. Winfrey
"It has much in common with several award-winning novels (namely occasionally awkward pacing and structure), so pretend it won the Pulitzer Prize and force your way through."
D. Eggers
"With over 100,000 words, the odds are high there is something offensive in this book. By using a pseudonym, the author has done what all smart Indians and Americans do--blame someone else."
Riani Saunhil
"Fifteen years ago, funny, insightful novels about self-indulgent immigrants defined the zeitgeist. Now that moment has passed, but fortunately I can fictionally write fictional testimonials for the late-comers and make a fictional living."
G. Shteyngart
"It's a cross between serious fiction and light t.v., like Interior Chinatown crossed with The Good Place. Or maybe it's a cross between light fiction and a serious movie, like Crazy Rich Asians crossed with The Namesake. Except that the former was turned into a movie, and the latter was first a book. Ah, whatever, it's entertaining, read it before it gets turned into a movie so you can say how the book was better."
M. Kakutani
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