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59 book summaries, reviews and life stories — from Devkota, Parijat and Palpasa Café to the Nepalis who shaped a nation, plus the money and business books worth a place on your shelf.

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Nepali PoetryAama ko Sapanaआमाको सपना✦ ✦ ✦Gopal Prasad Rimal

Aama ko Sapana

आमाको सपना · गोपालप्रसाद रिमाल

A mother's dream stands in for a nation's longing. Rimal's poem gives voice to the absence of democracy under autocratic rule — nationalism and a mother's love woven into one of modern Nepali literature's defining works.

Author: Gopal Prasad Rimal
Themes: Nationalism, a mother's love
First published: 1962

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Shelf I · 19 titles

Nepali Literatureसाहित्य

Novels, poetry and stories that define modern Nepali writing.

PoetryAama ko Sapanaआमाको सपनाGopal Prasad Rimal

Aama ko Sapana

Gopal Prasad Rimal

A mother's dream and a nation's longing for democracy.

NovelPalpasa Caféपल्पसा क्याफेNarayan Wagle

Palpasa Café

An artist, a love story and the shadow of Nepal's civil war.

NovelKarnali Bluesकर्णाली ब्लुजBuddhisagar

Karnali Blues

A son's tender story of his father and far-west Nepal.

NovelSeto Dhartiसेतो धरतीAmar Neupane

Seto Dharti

A child widow's life on the banks of the Kaligandaki.

Epic PoemMuna MadanमुनामदनLaxmi Prasad Devkota

Muna Madan

Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Devkota's beloved tale of love, parting and the road to Lhasa.

NovelShirishko Phoolशिरीषको फूलParijat

Shirishko Phool

An ex-soldier haunted by war, desire and emptiness.

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HistoricalSeto Baghसेतो बाघDiamond Shumsher Rana

Seto Bagh

Diamond Shumsher Rana

Palace intrigue and power in the Rana era.

NovelJholaझोलाKrishna Dharabasi

Jhola

Krishna Dharabasi

A widow, the sati tradition and a society's cruelty.

NovelRadhaराधाKrishna Dharabasi

Radha

Krishna Dharabasi

The Krishna legend retold through Radha's eyes.

MemoirJiwan Kada Ki Phoolजीवन काँडा कि फूलJhamak Ghimire

Jiwan Kada Ki Phool

A writer's life story, told against every odd.

NovelPagal Bastiपागल बस्तीSaru Bhakta

Pagal Basti

Love, sanity and society, questioned.

NovelPriya Sufiप्रिय सुफीNayan Raj Pandey

Priya Sufi

Nayan Raj Pandey

A tender, bittersweet love story.

ClassicEk Chihanएक चिहानHridaya Chandra Singh Pradhan

Ek Chihan

Hridaya Chandra Singh Pradhan

A Newar family's struggles in old Kathmandu.

RomanceSummer Loveसमर लभSubin Bhattarai

Summer Love

Subin Bhattarai

The campus love story that became a bestseller.

RomanceSayaसयाSubin Bhattarai

Saya

Subin Bhattarai

The sequel to Summer Love — Saya's story continues.

RomanceMonsoonमनसुनSubin Bhattarai

Monsoon

Subin Bhattarai

Love and heartbreak from a bestselling voice.

RomanceIjoriyaइजोरियाSubin Bhattarai

Ijoriya

Subin Bhattarai

A story of love, loss and moonlight.

StoriesBest Nepali Storiesउत्कृष्ट कथाShort-story picks

Best Nepali Stories

Short-story picks

A selection of Nepali short stories worth reading.

GuideTop 10 Nepali Novelsदस उत्कृष्ट उपन्यासA reading guide

Top 10 Nepali Novels

A reading guide

The most influential Nepali novels, ranked.

Shelf II · 15 titles

Lives That Shaped Nepalजीवनी

Leaders, artists, writers and pioneers — the stories behind the names.

PoliticsBalen Shahबालेन शाहEngineer · Rapper · Leader

Balen Shah

Engineer · Rapper · Leader

From rap stages to national leadership.

Public LifeSudan Gurungसुदन गुरुङHami Nepal

Sudan Gurung

The Hami Nepal founder's work and rise in public life.

InnovationMahabir Punमहावीर पुनEducator · Innovator

Mahabir Pun

Educator · Innovator

The teacher who brought wireless internet to Himalayan villages.

Music & SpiritAni Choying Drolmaआनी छोइङ डोल्माNun · Singer

Ani Choying Drolma

A global voice for compassion through music and service.

LiteratureLaxmi Prasad Devkotaलक्ष्मीप्रसाद देवकोटाMahakavi · in Nepali

Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Mahakavi · in Nepali

The life of Nepal's great poet, told in Nepali.

LiteratureParijatपारिजातNovelist · Poet

Parijat

Novelist · Poet

The author of Shirishko Phool and her literary legacy.

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LiteratureIndra Bahadur Raiइन्द्रबहादुर राईWriter · Critic

Indra Bahadur Rai

Writer · Critic

The Darjeeling-born giant of Nepali letters.

BusinessBinod Chaudharyविनोद चौधरीAn Autobiography

Binod Chaudhary

An Autobiography

Nepal's best-known industrialist tells his own story.

PoliticsPushpa Kamal Dahalपुष्पकमल दाहाल“Prachanda”

Pushpa Kamal Dahal

“Prachanda”

From Maoist leader to prime minister.

PoliticsBidya Devi Bhandariविद्यादेवी भण्डारीPresident 2015–2023

Bidya Devi Bhandari

President 2015–2023

Nepal's first woman president.

CinemaManisha Koiralaमनिषा कोइरालाActor

Manisha Koirala

The Nepali star of Hindi, Tamil and Nepali films.

MusicDeepak Bajracharyaदीपक बज्राचार्यSinger

Deepak Bajracharya

A musical journey across decades of Nepali song.

MusicJanakee Thapa Magarजानकी थापा मगरSinger · Ramechhap

Janakee Thapa Magar

Singer · Ramechhap

A well-known voice in Nepal's music scene.

ArtRoshani Rasailiरोशनी रसाइलीSelf-taught artist

Roshani Rasaili

Self-taught artist

From Baglung to a remarkable creative career.

MemoirAutobiography of a YogiParamahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

Paramahansa Yogananda

The spiritual classic that introduced millions to yoga.

Shelf III · 8 titles

Money & Investingअर्थ

Personal finance and stock-market classics, distilled.

Money HabitsI Will Teach You to Be RichRamit Sethi

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

A practical money playbook for your twenties and thirties.

BudgetingAll Your WorthElizabeth Warren & Amelia Warren Tyagi

All Your Worth

Elizabeth Warren & Amelia Warren Tyagi

Must-haves, wants and savings — a balanced money plan.

InvestingThe Bogleheads' Guide to InvestingLarimore, Lindauer & LeBoeuf

The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

Larimore, Lindauer & LeBoeuf

Simple, low-cost investing in John C. Bogle's spirit.

In NepaliDhani Buwa Garib Buwaधनी बुवा गरिब बुवाRobert Kiyosaki

Dhani Buwa Garib Buwa

Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad's money lessons, in Nepali.

StocksShare Bata Karodpatiसेयरबाट करोडपतिNepali investing

Share Bata Karodpati

Nepali investing

Building wealth through the share market.

StocksHow to Make Money in StocksWilliam J. O'Neil

How to Make Money in Stocks

William J. O'Neil

The CAN SLIM method for picking winning stocks.

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StocksA Beginner's Guide to the Stock MarketMatthew R. Kratter

A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market

Matthew R. Kratter

Plain-English first steps into investing.

InfographicMaster Your MoneyFree PDF download

Master Your Money

Free PDF download

An infographic guide to personal finance.

Shelf IV · 9 titles

Business & Growthविकास

Mindset, marketing and strategy books for builders.

MindsetDon't Believe Everything You ThinkJoseph Nguyen

Don't Believe Everything You Think

Why overthinking causes suffering, and how to let go.

LeadershipThe Infinite GameSimon Sinek

The Infinite Game

Leading with an infinite mindset.

StrategyYour Next Five MovesPatrick Bet-David

Your Next Five Moves

Patrick Bet-David

Thinking several moves ahead as an entrepreneur.

MarketingContent Inc.Joe Pulizzi

Content Inc.

Build an audience first, then the business.

MarketingMarketing Made SimpleDonald Miller & J.J. Peterson

Marketing Made Simple

Donald Miller & J.J. Peterson

A clear checklist for marketing that works.

SalesThe Ultimate Sales MachineChet Holmes

The Ultimate Sales Machine

Focused strategies to sharpen sales and marketing.

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Self-GrowthMegaliving!Robin Sharma

Megaliving!

A 30-day plan for a more disciplined life.

ProductivityFinish What You StartPeter Hollins

Finish What You Start

Beat procrastination and follow through.

Reading List10 Best Books for MenA reading list

10 Best Books for Men

Ten books for growth and success.

Shelf V · 8 titles

World Fiction & Essaysविश्व साहित्य

Novels, thrillers and classics from beyond Nepal.

FableThe AlchemistPaulo Coelho

The Alchemist

A shepherd's journey in search of his Personal Legend.

ThrillerVerityColleen Hoover

Verity

A writer uncovers a dark, disturbing manuscript.

ThrillerWrong Place Wrong TimeGillian McAllister

Wrong Place Wrong Time

Gillian McAllister

A mother lives the days before a crime in reverse.

DramaTell Me LiesCarola Lovering

Tell Me Lies

Carola Lovering

A toxic college romance that won't let go.

NovelThe Big Door PrizeM.O. Walsh

The Big Door Prize

A machine reveals life potential and upends a town.

ClassicThe Selfish GiantOscar Wilde

The Selfish Giant

A giant, a garden and the meaning of kindness.

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EssayI Want a WifeJudy Brady

I Want a Wife

The classic satirical feminist essay.

FantasyWhat to Do If the Heroine Escapes from the BookFantasy novel

What to Do If the Heroine Escapes from the Book

When a story's heroine runs away from her own plot.

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