Books on Kashmir
Kashmir is often described as one of the most beautiful yet politically complex regions in the world. But beyond the headlines and news flashes lies a powerful body of literature that captures its soul — its breathtaking landscapes, deep-rooted traditions, and the lived experiences of its people caught between history and conflict.
This page curates a thoughtful collection of books on Kashmir, featuring works by both Kashmiri and non-Kashmiri authors. These books go beyond surface-level narratives to offer honest, intimate, and sometimes unsettling insights into Kashmir’s culture, politics, and identity. From memoirs and novels to reportage and historical accounts, each book reviewed here tells a story that matters.
Kashmir in Conflict is a well-researched book exploring the various reasons for the conflict in Kashmir. It is an informative and insightful book for anyone who wants to know about the genesis of Kashmir conflict.
The Hanging of Afzal Guru is a collection of essays by prominent writers, journalsts, lawyers and activists presenting compelling perspectives and arguments that challenges the official stand of Government of India on both the Parliament attack and Afzal Guru.
The Many Faces of Kashmiri Nationalism is a brilliant book to understand the Kashmir's modern history through the lives of two Kashmiri people. A must-read for anyone who has interest in understanding the Kashmir conflict, its history and the present state of affairs.
Understanding Kashmir and Kashmiris a fine book taking the readers through the political history of Kashmir
Behold. I Shine is a searing account of the impact of violence in Kashmir on the lives of women and children.
Kashmir : Rage and Reason is an informative read on Kashmir, that tries to find out the reasons behind the anger, the ongoing violence and pro-azadi sentiments of Kashmiri people.
Kashmir – Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative is a must-read for anyone who is interested to know more about Kashmir and its history.
Rumors of Spring is a memoir of a girl growing up in Kashmir during the most volatile times in the valley, marked by increasing militancy and militarization of Kashmir.
The Story of Kashmir – Geopolitics, Politics, Society, Culture and Changing Aspirations is the story of Kashmir starting from 1925, when Hari Singh was coronated as the king to as recent as 2016.
Our moon has blood clots is a tragic, sad and powerful story about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley
An honest account of Kashmir and the Kashmir conflict weaved beautifully with his personal memoir. The book is tragic, sad, frustrating, depressing but at the same time an important read if you wish to know about Kashmir beyond the mainstream narrative.
A collection of essays and speeches by Arundhati Roy in the last couple of years describing how India is moving towards totalitarianism and fascism.