Books and challenges are two things I really love 
And so, when I got to know there is a reading challenge hosted at S. Krishna’s Books and that most friends are taking part in it, I decided to take the plunge too. I just journeyed through my book list of 2010 and I see that I have anyway read 10+ books from authors of Asian origin. So, taking it up as a challenge would mean more fun.
All you need to do as part of this challenge is read books about South Asia / by South Asian authors in 2011. I see it as a great opportunity to learn more about enchanting Southern Asia and the amazing authors that it has produced too 
For more clarity on what the challenge is about and for answers to all your questions, click here.
Do sign up for the challenge here. Hoping to see you all there More the merrier 
ETA: Am planning to read 10 books. Wish me luck
Books read:
- A Princess Remembers – The Memoirs of the Maharani of Jaipur, Gayatri Devi
- Dabawalas by Shrinivas Pandit [A very inspiring story of the simplistic and contented lives of the Mumbai Dabawalas]
- Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
WOW!!
This sounds wonderful!
Thanks for letting us know about it. I’m joining in right now
Yay! Awesome
wow.. its sounds great..All the Best for the Challenge
Thanks Kavya
All the best…
Thank u Tanishka
yeah I am going to sign up too… loved the challenge
Yay Monu
hmm i would join but how do i get the books here that wil be a problem …
all the best to you though…
We will get them for u
Or pk up all of them on ur next trip to India 
Good idea, Lately I’ve read a lot of western authors… This will be interesting. I think I’ll order a few
Cool
Wonderful, Swaram! Hi5 – It is going to be so much fun! I was wondering why you had not signed up yet!
It’s so nice to be dng it together no
Ha ha ya! Ws totally occupied over the weekend
now you too ?
it’s going to be super…I wish I can do it too !
*super fun that is
Do it na
hmm..once it’s taken then it would need dedication…the next year might be hectic for me hence
cool.. what level are you going to sign up? South Asian Guru or Heroine?
happy reading swaru
LOL thanks Ani. Am hoping I cn do 10
I was wondering when you will be joining this ‘cuz the whole blog world is in.
Et tu
swaram, thnks for this post. What better way to start the year than this chalange
I am joining in !
Yay Ruch! Welcome
cooool.. that means we will get some nice book reviews from your side
Which level are you signing up for?
Ha ha! I hope u did nt key in nice by chance
Thanks Avada. Thinking I can do 10
Its a nice challenge. But I have already made my list of must read books for this year and I m willing to stick with that
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And I hope I stick to this and some more
Welcome to the club
Good for u Swaru…Keep doing interesting things like this.
And have fun too. 
He he thanks Ums
Isnt it a wonderful way to start the year Swaram? I loved it and have signed up!
Thatz gr8 Sandhya. Yes it is a wonderful way indeed
Very interesting challenge this is! I signed in for it too!
Oh I saw that
Welcome 
This sounds interesting! All the best Swaru
Thanks Priya
excellent contest… not sure if i will have the time to do this, but will certainly try.. just started with immortals of meluha
I hope i am able to make time too. But it ws too tempting to give it a miss
Hi Swaram ! Any ways you have a nice list of books . You follow this challenge ;Ok !! And I will follow you like I am doing now !! I go to library with a list I have jotted down from your blog . Don’t know if the people over there are laughing behind my back !! Anyway I don’t care as long as I get the books
So sweet of u to say that Krishna. Thank u so much
I hope it will be of help to u in future too 
All the best for the Challenge!
Haven’t read much Indian fiction and looking forward to do so in the new year. Would love to see your list for the Challenge.
Thanks Priya. Hope u will like my list
A competition made for you all na.. enjoy
LOL thanks Kanagu
All the best!!
Thanks Reema
My first challenge (South Asia Challenge 2011) and I am very keen to introduce some Sri Lankan authors and also go beyond the popular south asian authors as well.
Oh that’s really nice! I would like to know more abt Sri Lankan authors too
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