Namita Gokhale’s ‘Paro: Dreams of Passion’ challenges the conventional portrayal of women as it delves into themes of femininity, desire, and societal norms.

Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet, a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Oxford and a teaching fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses reading and her love for Dostoevsky’s works.

Jon Krakauer’s ‘Into the Wild’ chronicles the story of Chris McCandless, whose desire to escape modern life led him to the Alaskan wilderness.

Theatre director and writer Tanka Chaulagain talks about his new book, ‘Rudane’, and how he lets imagination guide storytelling.

Writer and journalist Sharma unveiled ‘Bhikshu, Byapar Ra Bidroha’ and ‘Himalpari Ko Huri’ on Sunday.

The book is about the writer’s travels from the Karnali river to the Ganges.

Ashok Thapa’s collection of short stories ‘Santapko Dhoon’ tackles taboo subjects like vaginal trauma, toxic masculinity, and incest.

Writer and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India, Gurcharan Das, discusses studying Sanskrit at Harvard University, blending business with literature and his memoir ‘Another Sort of Freedom’.

Each award comprises a cash prize of Rs300,000 and a letter of appreciation.

Baek Sehee’s semi-autobiographical book ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ is a unique blend of memoir and self-help.

Muna Bhadel discusses the interplay between writing and painting in narrating stories and conveying emotions.

In his book, Thapa offers insights into the challenges and sufferings of war-affected regions during the Maoist insurgency.

In ‘Pranab, My Father’, Sharmistha Mukherjee offers an intimate look at her father, India’s 13th President, Pranab Mukherjee.

From founding Shilpee Theatre to directing and acting in numerous plays, Ghimire Yubaraj’s passion for literature has profoundly shaped his work in drama.

Chandra Katuwal’s ‘Bepatta Sipahi’ explores the horrors of Nepal’s civil war and the Kedarnath flood, delivering a narrative of pain, resilience, and hope.

Former UN official Kul Chandra Gautam discusses books and diplomacy.

In ‘Sotala’, Dor Bahadur Bista invites readers into an era when Nepalis’ quest for trade and glory led them across the Himalayan trails to Lhasa.

Filmmaker Manoj Pandit emphasises literature’s role in understanding human nature and storytelling.

‘Bibekko Filter’ encourages young people to think positively, cultivate a can-do spirit, and challenge the status quo and unhealthy conventional wisdom.

Karan Vaidya, the honorary consul of Latvia in Nepal and vice president of Vaidya Group, discusses how books influence his approach to diplomacy and business.