The Author of the Month Series is conceived as a year-long curatorial programme at BLR Reads – Library and Archive, reinforcing the library’s identity as an open cultural and civic space. Rooted in BLR Reads’ philosophy of reading beyond books, the series will feature one author each month in focused book discussions that connect literature with broader themes of the city, history, design, culture, and everyday lived experiences. The initiative seeks to deepen reader engagement, encourage sustained community participation, and cultivate collaborations with authors, publishers, academic institutions, and cultural organisations. As an outreach effort, the series will increase BLR Reads’ visibility, strengthen its networks, and position it as a regular and meaningful presence within Bengaluru’s literary and cultural landscape.

The second session will centre on the book – Good Arguments, featuring a conversation between Deepika Arwind and Shabari Rao, further positioning the series as a vibrant space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning.  Set against the evolving cultural fabric of Bengaluru the book traces, Delphi’s theatre journey which intertwines with artistic discovery, friendships, and social upheaval, shaping her identity within the city’s vibrant yet challenging creative landscape.

Author of the month – Arwind Deepika

Deepika Arwind is a writer, artist and performer between Berlin and Bangalore. She always wanted to say that she divides her time between two places, and now that she does, it’s far less glamorous than it sounds. It’s mostly paperwork, flights and subletting. She has over 15 years of experience working in the theatre in India and beyond. Her theatre has been and continues to be produced internationally. Good Arguments is her debut novel.

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