"Yaadon Ka Bazaar is a whimsical, heartwarming exploration of memory, identity, and self-discovery set in the bustling fictional Indian city of Sapnon Ki Basti. Ira Malik, a witty and ambitious yet hilariously unlucky writer, stumbles upon a quirky underground market where memories—hilarious, bittersweet, or profoundly emotional—are bought and sold like commodities. With her career and heart in disarray, Ira seeks inspiration from these memory merchants, only to discover fragments that connect to her family’s eccentric past. Guided by the hilarious Gulabo, the wise yet enigmatic Memory Baba, and her childhood friend Rahul, Ira pieces together snippets of her great-uncle Ishaan Singh’s wild tales. Through laugh-out-loud escapades and touching recollections of love and loss, Ira uncovers the deeper truths behind her family’s quirky legacy and a long-buried feud. Blending humor, satire, and emotional depth, Yaadon Ka Bazaar celebrates the chaos of life and the beauty of imperfection. As Ira learns to embrace her own quirks, she discovers that life’s greatest meaning lies in its absurdity and warmth. This story offers readers a unique, laughter-filled journey through the richness of Indian culture and the timeless bonds of family." About the Author: "Kumkum Rathore hails from a family that has always encouraged her to follow her passions and pursue her dreams. Growing up in a supportive environment, Kumkum had the freedom to explore her interests, and it was writing that captivated her most. Coming from a privileged background, she acknowledges that her path hasn’... See more
"Yaadon Ka Bazaar is a whimsical, heartwarming exploration of memory, identity, and self-discovery set in the bustling fictional Indian city of Sapnon Ki Basti. Ira Malik, a witty and ambitious yet hilariously unlucky writer, stumbles upon a quirky underground market where memories—hilarious, bittersweet, or profoundly emotional—are bought and sold like commodities. With her career and heart in disarray, Ira seeks inspiration from these memory merchants, only to discover fragments that connect to her family’s eccentric past. Guided by the hilarious Gulabo, the wise yet enigmatic Memory Baba, and her childhood friend Rahul, Ira pieces together snippets of her great-uncle Ishaan Singh’s wild tales. Through laugh-out-loud escapades and touching recollections of love and loss, Ira uncovers the deeper truths behind her family’s quirky legacy and a long-buried feud. Blending humor, satire, and emotional depth, Yaadon Ka Bazaar celebrates the chaos of life and the beauty of imperfection. As Ira learns to embrace her own quirks, she discovers that life’s greatest meaning lies in its absurdity and warmth. This story offers readers a unique, laughter-filled journey through the richness of Indian culture and the timeless bonds of family." About the Author: "Kumkum Rathore hails from a family that has always encouraged her to follow her passions and pursue her dreams. Growing up in a supportive environment, Kumkum had the freedom to explore her interests, and it was writing that captivated her most. Coming from a privileged background, she acknowledges that her path hasn’t been marked by the usual struggles. Instead, her journey into writing is driven purely by her passion and an innate curiosity for storytelling. Kumkum’s love for writing is something that seems to run in her veins. Her father, also a writer, has been a quiet yet powerful influence, sharing his works only with close family. She credits her father’s unpublished manuscripts for inspiring her to pursue writing, feeling that perhaps the gift of storytelling is something passed down in her family. Though Kumkum was never pushed to take up any particular career, she felt a pull toward the world of words and knew that storytelling was where she could best express herself. Now a college student, Kumkum is devoted to crafting stories that resonate with readers, infusing her work with the warmth, humor, and curiosity she’s experienced in her own life. Her debut novel, Yaadon Ka Bazaar, reflects her belief in the magic of memory and the importance of family, drawing readers into a journey that is as heartwarming as it is introspective."
