I was waiting for this one. :) Thank you for reading, sayari 🇵🇸

Rarely do I write about living writers, let alone young ones, but this one is a gem. Mark my words. Here's a short piece on Bhavika Govil's debut novel Hot Water. kalampedia.org/2025/05/16/rea… Bhavika Govil HarperCollins

‘I was intrigued as a writer to tell this story because I wanted to unpeel the layers behind the undercurrents and the complexities in the story and the characters.’ Bhavika Govil speaks with #VidhyaAnand about her debut novel, #HotWater, for The Hindu: thehindu.com/books/intervie…

I raced through Hot Water and was left with that quiet ache only truly good writing can stir. As a debut, it’s incredibly promising—fresh in its voice, tender in its observation, and confident in its stillness. Bhavika Govil 🕊️ HarperCollins

And we are OPEN for submissions for Issue Ten! Submissions will be open from JUNE 1st - JUNE 14th. We are accepting fiction and non-fiction between 800-4000 words.

Hello, I am so excited to share that I'm teaching two new fiction writing workshops this June. I'd love to have you for one, or both masterclasses. Seats are limited and are filling up fast—would love to have you there. bhavikagovil.com/masterclasses

#Hyderabad readers, we invite you to join us for the launch of Bhavika Govil’s remarkable debut novel, #HotWater, on 14th June, 6:00 PM onwards, at #OffTheShelf. The author will be in conversation with Kamini Saraf about the fragile threads of family—held together by secrets,

‘Hot Water is as much about childhood as about motherhood. The major defining experiences and the intimate, quieter revelations—as much about coming of age as about coming apart and beginning,’ writes #AnushreeNanda on Bhavika Govil’s debut novel, #HotWater. Read the full review

Love Bhavika Govil’s new work — large parts of the book are narrated from the perspective of a young girl. It is tender, joyous, and funny, even as she tries to make sense of deeply profound moments.

Just two spots left for these writing workshops I'm teaching this weekend (June 21 & 22). Join us :) Also, please write to me in case you're a student and I'll share student rates for these classes. bhavikagovil.com/masterclasses

If you liked Elena Ferrante’s ‘The Lost Daughter’, you will love Bhavika Govil’s tender and unforgettable HOT WATER. Such a profound and wise meditation on the institution and importance of family in our lives. Perfect to read during these blistering Delhi summer days—and Pride!

In this episode of Books and Beyond with Bound, @bhavikagovil delves into her haunting, lyrical debut, #HotWater, a coming-of-age story about the silences that pull families apart. She opens up about the novel’s evocative water motif, and the challenge of writing Ashu, a

So excited for this—if you're in Bangalore, come over to Champaca this Saturday :)

#Bengaluru readers, mark your calendars! Meet Bhavika Govil on at your favourite bookstores on 12th July and get your copies of her poignant debut, #HotWater, signed. #Higginbothams Blossom book house Bookhive Bookstore #READWithHarperCollins

We are delighted to share that several of our titles have been longlisted for the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman 2025, given by The New Indian Express Group across categories! -Best Fiction #TheElsewhereans by #JeetThayil -Best Debut #HotWater by Bhavika Govil #ShatteredLands

HOT WATER by Bhavika Govil and published by HarperCollins has been longlisted for the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman 2025 Award in the Best Debut category. Congratulations, Bhavika!

Glimpses from Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival 2025 — a vibrant celebration of words, ideas, and culture! Over two memorable days, our remarkable authors took the stage for thought-provoking sessions, engaging conversations, and unforgettable moments that brought stories to

Set over the course of one eventful summer, Bhavika Govil's debut novel, Hot Water, is centered on a single mother with a difficult past and her two children, each with their secrets. Huzan Tata reviews hindustantimes.com/books/review-h…