Love Across Borders

by Shuchi Singh Kalra (Editor), Sabahat Quadri (Editor), Shweta Ganesh Kumar

Love Across Borders is an anthology of short stories about human relationships across the border, conceived and published by Indireads as a literary and civic initiative.

Genres: Pakistan

109 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 8, 2013

About the author

Shuchi Singh Kalra is the author, freelance writer, editor and blogger with bylines in major Indian and international publications.

She is the owner of Pixie Dust Writing Studio, a writing and editing firm that services a global clientele, and the Indian Freelance Writers Blog. She has started dabbling in fiction only recently and her first book, Done With Men (published by Indireads), has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers alike. Her short stories have appeared in Love Across Borders, Stories For Your Valentine and NAW Anthology 2013. 'I'm Big. So What!?' is her second book.

Before she took to writing, Shuchi was an Optometrist at one of India’s leading eye hospitals. Traveling is her first love and she leads a happily nomadic life with her fauji husband and livewire toddler. Pay her a visit at www.shuchikalra.com.

Blog link: www.indianfreelancewriters.com
Professional portfolio: www.shuchikalra.com
Company website: www.pixiedustwritingstudio.com
Twitter handle: @shuchikalra

Reviews

[Khadijah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this even though I don't have much background on Indian-Pakistani relations. Some stories had a bit of Hindi/Urdu in them, but I didn't feel I missed anything without them. (I could be wrong)

If I had to pick favorites, I think it would be Anjum and the Old Willow.

[Sarita Rajiv · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very positive weekend read. Some of the stories left a mark. A well edited collection.

[Arti · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover has been beautifully designed by Sabahat Muhammad depicting the colours of the flags of both the countries. Each story is unique and is followed by a brief description of the author.

I liked the book very much and the book actually made me realize that apart from the political line dividing the two countries, we are similar to each other.

A must read. Highly recommended.

The book is available free on the Indireads website, in all the formats, and is easily downloadable. So all you need to do is create an account and download the book.

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[Sruthi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each one of them were beautifully written in their own accord.

'Serendipity' and 'Remnants of a rainy day' stand my favourites .

[Abhinav Sethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love across borders is certainly a must-read book. Based on a unique theme of the India-Pak relation, this book carries stories with assorted emotions. While the book is thoroughly entertaining, it also works as a medium of bringing the two countries together through literature. I particularly loved the story "One Stupid Comment" by Shuchi Kalra & Sabahat Muhammad which focuses on a much possible critical situation between Indian and Pak in the future 2130, the aftermath of which shall be chaotic and devastating for both countries. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who loves South Asian literature. A sure thumbs up from me! :)

[Arti Honrao · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read. Wonderful concept. The short stories are easy and light to read. Not all stay with you though. Out of all, Anjum is my favorite. A few stories could have been written better.
Read More (about each short story) here >
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[Pratibha Pandey · Rating 4 out of 5]

every story is a gem. a treasure and a map too to emotions of love and kindness. loved every single character and the writing is so beautiful :)

[Book'd Hitu · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of heartwarming love stories connecting the characters across the borders. Some of them were quite moving and appealing.

[Sugandha Garg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book is a collection of small stories with India Pakistan as backdrop for all of them. I did like the message it is trying to convey of people being no different in both the countries and love is found in people and not entirely based on tge places they are from. Kindness can come from anywhere and from anyone.

[Meera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love across Borders as the title suggests are short anthologies by Indo – Pak writers. Literature and art are common ground for these countries to co – exist together. And what better way to tell stories from both the sides; it is nice initiative by Indireads.

All the stories are brisk and easy. Each and every story has a different feel to it; nevertheless all stories do not make a lasting impression. I particularly liked Anjum; a simple story which brings out the attribute of kindness to everyone. The beautiful feature of all these stories is the meeting of two individuals/families across the border. From there on, it’s the emotion/relationship makes an honest effort to last.

[Vinay Leo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review at A Bookworm’s Musing: http://wp.me/p2J8yh-2N5

What I liked:
+ Concept of the stories and the anthology
+ Interesting & memorable stories
+ Narration style of most of the stories

What I didn’t like:
- Typos here and there

I think I can safely say this book will stay in my favorites always.

[Sabby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet short stories. The grand idea of love beyond borders of Pakistan and India.

[Swagatam Deva Nath · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet collection of short stories spreading love across the borders!