Why people recommend it
Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy is a deeply personal memoir focusing on the author's complex relationship with her mother. On the podcast The Book Review in an episode titled 17 Nonfiction Books We Are Looking Forward to This Fall released on September 12, 2025, Jumanna Katib discussed the upcoming publication. During the segment, Katib introduced the work by identifying the author as the celebrated writer known for her acclaimed novel The God of Small Things. Katib brought up Arundhati Roy's new memoir about her mother, framing it as an eagerly anticipated nonfiction release that explores intimate familial dynamics. The mention placed the book within the context of Roy's wider literary career, connecting her famous fiction writing with this personal autobiographical project. Listeners received the recommendation as part of a curated preview of noteworthy nonfiction titles slated for publication during the autumn season, highlighting Roy's enduring influence and her ability to captivate audiences across different literary forms, ranging from multi-award-winning novels to reflective, memory-driven prose concerning her early life and her relationship with her mother.
Who recommended it
- Jumanna Katib Recommended
Jumanna Katib — 1 mention
“So, this is Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arand Roy, and she is the of course is the author of The God of Small Things”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, and Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy.”