Narinder Singh Kapoor: which book to read first
2026-09-29 · 4 min read · Kitab Hut, Moosa
Any of Narinder Singh Kapoor's essay collections can be read first, because each stands alone. Buy one of the shorter, cheaper ones, such as Raah Raste or Nikian Nikian Gallan. Mala Manke, in two volumes, collects his shortest sayings and is best bought after you know you like him.
More people buy Narinder Singh Kapoor as their only Punjabi book than any other writer on our shelves. They have usually seen a line of his passed around on a phone, and they come in asking which book it is from.
What kind of books these are
They are essays: short pieces on family, work, money, friendship, ageing and how people behave. There is no story to follow and no order to keep. You can open one anywhere, read two pages, and close it.
Why they suit a new reader of Punjabi
- The sentences are short.
- The words are the ones you already use at home.
- Every piece ends within a few pages, so you finish something each time you sit down.
- Nothing depends on what came before, so a week away from the book costs you nothing.
Which one to buy
Start with one of the single essay collections. They are the least expensive and the most typical. If you find yourself reading lines aloud to somebody else in the house, buy Mala Manke next.
- Raah Raste — ₹150
- Nikian Nikian Gallan — ₹200
- Kunjian — ₹400
- Mala Manke, part 1 — ₹800
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Questions readers ask
Do Narinder Singh Kapoor's books need to be read in order?
No. Each book is a collection of separate essays, and the books do not follow one another.
What is Mala Manke?
A two-volume collection of Narinder Singh Kapoor's short sayings and observations. The title means the beads of a rosary.