Meet and Greet with India’s No 1 storyteller Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty charmed fans at Oxford Bookstore, CP, during an engaging meet-and-greet, drawing readers of all ages for heartfelt conversations and signings.
on Jul 26, 2025

New Delhi, 26 July 2025: Delhi’s iconic literary hub, Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place, hosted acclaimed author, educator, philanthropist,t and Chairperson of the Murty Trust, Ms. Sudha Murty, for a meet and greet session. Co-presented in association with Penguin India, the event presented an exclusive interaction with the celebrated writer as book lovers of all age groups queued up at Oxford Bookstores.

From children to adults patiently waited for their turn to exchange a few words and get their copies signed by the celebrated author. The store buzzed with excitement as more than a hundred readers and fans of Sudha Murty gathered early on a Saturday morning to meet one of India’s most beloved literary voices.

A bestselling writer with over three hundred titles to her credit, Murty’s storytelling transcends generations as she writes for both children and adults in formats like novels, short stories, and travelogues. Some of her famous titles include Three Thousand Stitches, Dollar Bahu, and Wise and Otherwise, among others. Some of her popular children’s books include Grandma’s Bag of Stories, Gopi Diaries, How I Taught My Grandmother to Read, and other stories. Her latest book, How to Be Happy with Who You Are by Puffin, is scheduled to be published soon.

As Ms. Murty charmed the readers with her humility and heartfelt interactions, the morning reaffirmed Oxford Bookstore’s commitment to bringing readers and writers together in a space that celebrates literature and the love for books.