Book Summary –
Love Story #1 to 14 is a tender, thoughtful, and quietly powerful collection of interconnected short stories that explore the many shades of love—romantic, familial, platonic, and even the unspoken. Each story stands on its own yet resonates with the others, creating a mosaic of human longing and emotional complexity. Zaidi writes about everyday people navigating heartbreak, hope, memory, separation, and the fragile threads that tie relationships together. Her narratives often move between the past and present, capturing fleeting moments that define the inner worlds of her characters. With subtlety and poetic precision, the book reveals how love can be comforting, painful, healing, or transformative, and how it evolves with time, experiences, and personal growth.
About the Author –
Annie Zaidi is an acclaimed Indian writer whose work spans fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and drama. Known for her sensitive exploration of identity, relationships, and social themes, Zaidi has written several books, including Love Stories #1 to 14, Prelude to a Riot, Gulab, and Known Turf, which was shortlisted for the Vodafone Crossword Prize. She is also the winner of the 2019 Nine Dots Prize for her thought-provoking essay Bread, Cement, Cactus. Zaidi’s writing is recognized for its emotional depth, nuanced character portrayals, and elegant simplicity. Her versatility across genres—and her ability to illuminate the intricacies of everyday human experience—has made her one of the most respected voices in contemporary Indian literature.
