The Big Shorts

Despite the thick books that win awards and hearts, bigger isn’t always better. In this episode, Supriya and Deepanjana discuss the significance of slim volumes, books that look like bite-sized snacks but have all the complexity of a tasting menu. From literary experiments to rallying calls to activism, the best of slim volumes should occupy pride of place on your bookshelf and they’ll tell you why. The chapbook, the novella, and single essays – explore these small wonders with us, discover how less can sometimes mean so much more, and stay for recommendations. 

You can find Supriya Nair at @supriyanair and Deepanjana Pal at @dpanjana on Instagram. 

If you have any books, reading or literature-related questions, please email us at contact@maed.in. 

For a list of all the books mentioned in the season so far, check out: https://thelitpickers.fanlink.to/books

This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in. 

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Meghna Gulati 

Sound Editor: Lakshman Parsuram

Artwork: Alika Gupta

Theme Music: Easy Wanderlings - Here’s to You