A Clear Blue Sky

A Clear Blue Sky is a contemporary collection of short stories and poems from writers across India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, exploring conflict in society and history. Geared toward adult readers and thoughtful young adults who relish cross-cultural voices, the book offers dark moments, luminous hope, and a steady call to understand different viewpoints and find common ground. From intimate vignettes to narrative moments that shift perspectives, the book is written as a mosaic. Each piece brings a distinct voice—from Gulzar to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Manjula Padmanabhan, Poile Sengupta, Subhadra Sen Gupta, and others—touching on events like 26/11, 9/11, and 7/7 and the way these moments ripple through everyday lives. The experience is immersive: crisp prose, vivid settings, and an interplay of humor, heartbreak, and quiet resilience that invites empathy without preaching or sermonizing. Diverse South Asian voices from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan Short stories interwoven with poems that articulate pleas for peace and understanding Explores religion, race, caste, and identity with honesty and nuance Vivid characters and settings paired with an accessible, varied pace Thought-provoking themes ideal for discussion and reflection Blend of moods from dark and reflective to light and hopeful Reading A Clear Blue Sky offers more than stories—it invites readers to consider perspectives beyond their own, fostering empathy and dialogue. After finishing the book, you’ll feel encouraged to think differently about difference, and the lasting impact of listening to one another across borders and beliefs.