Another Day in Landour: Looking Out from My Window

Book Overview

In this intimate collection of journal entries, Ruskin Bond invites readers into his everyday world, capturing the simple yet profound moments of life. Spanning over two years, his reflections range from the delight of watching a new flower bloom to the persistent discomfort of a toothache. Against the backdrop of changing seasons, Ruskin’s thoughts and observations paint a vivid portrait of a life lived with quiet curiosity and gentle appreciation.

About the Author

Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most celebrated writers, with a career that has spanned more than seventy years. Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, he grew up in several places including Jamnagar, Dehradun, and Shimla. Bond has authored over a hundred works, including novels, short stories, poetry, essays, memoirs, and children’s books. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Over the years, he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan. Several of his stories, including The Blue Umbrella and A Flight of Pigeons, have been adapted into films. Ruskin currently resides in Landour, Mussoorie, and continues to write with the same warmth and insight that has made him a beloved literary figure.

Book Details

Book Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 152

ISBN: 9789365693522

Publisher: HarperCollins

Author: Ruskin Bond

Language: English