Posted on August 3, 2013 by Georgie Pope

On 27th July, Somnath launched The Price You Pay in the city he grew up in. Friends, well-wishers and press braved a flash flood to join the lively discussion on Delhi, crime and literature with fellow Assamese writers Mitra Phukan and Dhruba Hazarika.

Watch the news bulletin by News Times Assam:

Kolkata Book Launch

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Georgie Pope

Oxford Bookstore played host to the Kolkata launch of The Price You Pay last night. Batabyal discussed his debut novel with writer-filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan.

The event was covered by The Telegraph, Calcutta. Read the full story here.

Delhi Book Launch of The Price You Pay

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Georgie Pope

To mark the launch of Batabyal’s debut novel The Price You Pay, Harper Collins hosted an evening of readings, discussions and music at the Delhi Press Club. The author read a short passage from the novel, which was followed by a lively discussion with Arunava Sinha. Vikram Seth stepped up to formally unfurl the book, and the event closed with a harp and cello recital and drinks.

Somnath then did the rounds of the Delhi, signing copies of his book in Full Circle (GK and Khan Market) and Midland Bookshop, Haus Khas, Bahrisons Bookstore in Khan Market and Saket.