SANSKAARI GIRLS BOOK CLUB
A feminist reading revolution, from South Asia to the world
WHO ARE WE?
The Sanskaari Girls Book Club is a free global community for curious readers who want to dive into powerful writings from South Asia within a brave, inclusive, and diverse space. If you’re eager to challenge your own biases, reimagine what it means to be ‘sanskaari’, and engage in bold feminist conversations with a vibrant group of thinkers, this space is for you.
Ready to join us? Become a member today!
The Sanskaari Girls Book Club is a free global community for curious readers who want to dive into powerful writings from South Asia within a brave, inclusive, and diverse space. If you’re eager to challenge your own biases, reimagine what it means to be ‘sanskaari’, and engage in bold feminist conversations with a vibrant group of thinkers, this space is for you.
Ready to join us? Become a member today!
WHO ARE WE?
BECOME A #SANSKAARIGIRL
Sign up for our free membership and join a growing community that explores curated South Asian literature through an intersectional feminist lens.
Reading
Meetups
Monthly meetups to discuss the book or theme for the month! You can join online from anywhere in the world or offline in Mumbai (Goregaon West)!
Substack
Newsletter
A curated monthly newsletter featuring reading recommendations, event updates, and all things #SanskaariGirls
WhatsApp
Community
Become part of our dynamic WhatsApp community, with themed channels that explore different dimensions of South Asian feminist literature: share thoughts, discover new reads, and connect with fellow members.
Exclusive
Events
You get first access to exclusive events at a subsidised cost.
IMPACT
HOW WE STARTED
A Feminist Reading Space, Reimagined With Collective Joy and Care
The Sanskaari Girls Book Club was started by Vandita Morarka to read literature that reflected South Asian realities, stories often missing from mainstream bookshelves. It grew into a vibrant, loving community of feminist readers. Today, we continue to celebrate bold stories, build connection, and hold space for joyful reflection, care, and collective imagination.
TESTIMONIAL
A highlight of my 2024 was getting involved with the “Sanskaari Girls” of SGBC. Month after month we drew conversations based on the books and our experience, but did so much more than just read! We discovered a public cove next to some chatty geese, we found common ground over freshly baked cookies, we exchanged flowers and pretty stones (!!), and re-established our connection with nature. It’s by far the best curation of books, prompts, and participants in India, and I can’t wait to see what the club get up to next!
Utkarsha Kotian
Volunteer
