Leech & Other Stories (English, Paperback) By Ranjan Adiga

Leech & Other Stories is a powerful debut collection that delves into the lives of contemporary Nepalis—both in Kathmandu and abroad—navigating the tension between tradition and change. Through ten evocative tales, Ranjan Adiga explores themes such as class divides, cultural dislocation, identity, sexuality, and belonging. In the striking titular story “Leech,” a friendship across class lines centres on a painfully ironic incident. Another narrative follows a Nepali father and son reconnecting after two decades in America, while others confront visa anxieties, immigrant precarity, and workplace dynamics. The result is a poignant portrait of a people in flux.

Buy this paperback from Kitabharu and immerse yourself in compelling, heartfelt storytelling that captures the struggles and dreams of modern Nepali lives.