The Greatest Stories From The Northeast Ever Told

Book Details

• ISBN: 9789365236781

• Category: Fiction

• Binding: Hardcover

• Extent: 256 pages

• Published Language: English

• Original Language: English

• Age Group: 18–80 years

• Publisher: Aleph Book Company

• Publication Month: October 2025

Book Description

The Greatest Stories from the Northeast Ever Told, selected and edited by Jobeth Ann Warjri, is a landmark anthology that brings together 27 powerful short stories from the culturally rich and diverse Northeast India.

Featuring renowned writers like Temsula Ao, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, Saurav Kumar Chaliha, and Mamang Dai, alongside contemporary literary voices such as Janice Pariat, Anjum Hasan, Avinuo Kire, and Prajwal Parajuly, and rising stars like Shalim M Hussain, Gankhu Sumnyan, and Lede E Miki Pohshna, this anthology captures a vibrant literary landscape rarely seen in mainstream publishing.

From stories of political unrest and personal loss, to those exploring identity, religion, sexuality, and cultural memory, these narratives reflect both the magic and realism of life in the Northeast. Whether it’s a mysterious umbrella, a sacred dream, or the smell of bamboo blossoms signaling disaster, these tales are as tender as they are turbulent, and will linger in the reader’s mind long after the final page.

Key Points

• A definitive anthology featuring 27 exceptional short stories from Northeast India, showcasing a range of generations and genres.

• Offers a panoramic view of the region’s literary voice—from classic pioneers to bold new writers—transcending stereotypes and broadening representation.

• Perfect for readers interested in regional Indian literature, cultural diversity, short fiction, and contemporary writing.

• Introduces readers to lesser-known but powerful literary voices, creating space for deeper engagement with marginalized narratives.

About the Editor

Jobeth Ann Warjri is a writer, teacher, and researcher from Laitkor, Meghalaya. She is the winner of The Book Review Literary Trust Short Story Competition (2020). Her work has appeared in The Thief’s Funeral, We Come from Mist: Writings from Meghalaya, and leading literary journals like Indian Literature, The Sunflower Collective, and Yendai. She currently teaches writing at Vidyashilp University in Bengaluru.