The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Author: Arundhati Roy (Novel)

This novel by Booker Prize‑winning author Arundhati Roy weaves together multiple lives and stories across India, exploring themes of identity, politics, love, and resilience. At its heart is Anjum, a transgender woman who builds a sanctuary in a graveyard, and Tilo, whose life is entangled with rebellion and loss. Through lyrical prose and layered narratives, Roy paints a portrait of contemporary India—its struggles, contradictions, and humanity. The book has been praised as “breathtaking” and “unmissable,” offering readers a deeply moving and thought‑provoking experience.