Voices from the Mysuru Literature Festival — Vikram Sampath, Shonali Sabherwal, Gangavathi Pranesh & Prof. G.L. Shekar reflect on the power of stories. As the 9th edition approaches, Mysuru is ready to celebrate words, ideas, and culture. #MysuruLitFest2025 #ReadingCommunity

Mark your calendars, Mysuru! The 9th Mysuru Literature Festival is happening on 5th & 6th July 2025 at Hotel Southern Star. Join us for two days of books, authors & conversations. Free entry. Register: mysuruliteraturefestival.com/Registration #MysuruLitFest2025

Congrats to Banu Mushtaq on winning the International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp — the first Kannada book to earn this global honour! Proud moment for Karnataka & Indian literature! #BanuMushtaq #HeartLamp #KannadaLiterature #MysuruBookClubsct #MysuruLiteraryForumct

Throwback to some beautiful moments from past Mysuru Literature Festivals! Inspiring talks, unforgettable gatherings — memories that still warm our hearts. Now, get ready for the 9th Edition. It’s going to be bigger, better, and full of stories! #MysuruLitFest2025 #BookLovers

From soul-stirring music to vibrant performances, Mysuru Literature Festival has always celebrated art and culture. As we relive those magical moments, the excitement builds-our 9th edition is almost here. Get ready for more music, more magic! #MysuruLitFest2025

On behalf of Mysuru Literary Forum & Book Clubs Charitable Trusts, heartfelt congratulations to Ricky Kej on receiving the Padma Shri. Your journey in music and global impact make us proud. #MysuruLitFest2025

Something remarkable is returning to Mysuru — the Mysuru Literature Festival, a celebration of stories and ideas.From Sudha Murty to Jogathi, its stage has echoed with powerful voices.What’s next? Stay tuned. #MysuruLitFest2025

When someone who’s inspired generations speaks, every word counts. Hear Sudha Murty share her thoughts on the Mysuru Literature Festival — where stories, books, and culture meet. #MysuruLitFest2025 #IndianWriters

Ranjit Hoskote blends poetry, translation, and cultural insight into a unique voice. His recent collections—Jonahwhale, Hunchprose, and Icelight—explore memory and myth. He has translated the mystic poems of Lal Ded and the work of Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir. Ranjit Hoskote

Poet, novelist & musician Jeet Thayil moves between the intimate & the hallucinatory. From Narcopolis to These Errors Are Correct, his work bends genres & blurs consciousness. Catch him at #MysuruLitFest2025 #IndianWriters #BookLovers #nammamysuru #mysurulitfest #ReadingCommunity

Anisha Lalvani has lived in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and London. With a background in publishing and a love for stories, she now works at a think tank. Her debut novel Girls Who Stray, set in Delhi, was published by Bloomsbury in 2024. #MysuruLitFest2025 #LiteratureFestival

Arundhati Nath, with nearly 30 years in content and event curation, is the Director of Content at Teamwork Arts, producer of the Jaipur Literature Festival. Her debut book, The Phantom’s Howl, a translation of Bengali ghost stories was published by Speaking Tiger in February 2025

Op Sindoor and the Escalation Matrix explores how close India and Pakistan came to full-scale war, with Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor examining the tensions and decisions that shaped the outcome. #MysuruLitFest2025 #LiteratureFestival #IndianWriters