In this first ever episode, there's a bit about the whys and wherefores of the DesiBooks podcast and a brisk roundup of new and notable South Asian books, short stories, essays, interviews, events, and awards. And, yes, there's a tiny literary rant at the end. Transcript and all links: https://jennybhattwriter.com/2020/04/05/desibooks-podcast-episode-1/. Twitter: @DesiBooks. Email: [email protected]. Thanks for listening. Tune in next weekend for episode 2.