Read Reviews & Buy Books : October 2025
This October, Chaifry.org invites you to unwind with a cup of chai and our handpicked collection of page-turning gems. Whether you’re craving bestselling thrillers, heartwarming romances, or hidden literary treasures, we’ve curated the perfect reads to fuel your sun-drenched adventures and lazy summer afternoons.
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See No Stranger
Valarie Kaur
See No Stranger (2020) by Valarie Kaur is a poignant blend of personal memoir and activist blueprint, rooted in Sikh wisdom. As an Indian Sikh woman, lawyer, and filmmaker, Kaur recounts her journey from a childhood on a California farm marked by racial profiling, through the post-9/11 murder of family friend Balbir Singh Sodhi that ignited her activism, to triumphs like shutting down a supermax prison via her Yale Visual Law Project. The book confronts systemic racism, religious hate, and personal traumas—like family abuse and police brutality—while unveiling "revolutionary love" as a radical force: empathize with the marginalized, brave opponents with wonder, and birth hope amid grief. It poses vital questions: How do we love in rage? How to heal a broken world without breaking ourselves? Kaur's narrative inspires collective justice, urging us to see no stranger and build belonging through joy and action. A Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist, it fosters transformative empathy in divided times.
Published June 16, 2020
416 pages
Average Rating :4.7 out of 5
Love & Courage
Jagmeet Singh
Love & Courage (2019), a heartfelt memoir by Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, chronicles his journey from a bullied Sikh kid in Windsor, Ontario, to a trailblazing politician. Raised by Punjabi immigrant parents facing financial hardship, racism, and family alcoholism, Singh shares raw stories of resilience, including his brother’s abuse and his own battles with self-doubt. Through turban-wearing pride, martial arts, and a passion for justice, he transforms pain into purpose, entering politics to fight inequality. Singh’s warm, vulnerable prose blends humor, wisdom, and calls for empathy, offering lessons on family, identity, and courage. Praised by The Globe and Mail as “inspiring and intimate,” this slim yet powerful book resonates beyond politics. Available on Amazon.in in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook.
Published April 23, 2019
320 pages
Average Rating :4.6 out of 5
Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Margareta Magnusson
Döstädning (2017), a New York Times bestseller by Swedish artist Margareta Magnusson, introduces the gentle Swedish practice of "death cleaning"—decluttering your home to spare loved ones the burden after you're gone. At 80, Magnusson shares humorous, heartfelt advice on sorting possessions: keep what sparks joy, donate or discard the rest, starting small with closets or photos. Illustrated with her whimsical drawings, the book blends practical tips—like labeling heirlooms—with reflections on mortality, legacy, and simplicity. It's not morbid but liberating, encouraging a lighter life amid aging. Praised by The Guardian for its "charming wisdom," this slim guide inspires readers to embrace minimalism with grace. Available on Amazon.in in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook.
Published January 1, 2020
144 pages
Average Rating :4.3 out of 5