Want to know about Goa? Read these books

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PICTORIAL

Mario de Miranda's pictorial books features some of his early cartoons, which were inspired by Goan themes like festivals, politicians and more.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Mario Miranda

HISTORY

An Outline of Pre-Portuguese Goa, by Gerald A Pereira, focuses on the the history of Goa from it's early settlers until the conquest of Goa by the Portuguese.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Gerald A Pereira | Pre-Portuguese History of Goa

HORROR

Afterlife: Ghost stories From Goa, by Jessica Faleiro, revolves around a birthday celebration where all those present experience paranormal activity.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Afterlifev| Jessica Faleiro

ARCHITECTURAL

Stories From Goan Houses, by Heta Pandit and co-authored by Anabel Mascarenhas, is a documentation of Goan homes in the State with minute details about local culture and traditions.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Heta Pandit | Goan Houses

KIDS' BOOKS

Eye to I, by Nirmal Kulkarni, delves deep into his own experiences and adventures in the forests to craft a story that will keep young minds fascinated.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Nirmal Kulkarni | Eye to I

LOVE STORY

Colonial Sunsets, by Alexndre Moniz Barbosa, weaves two love stories, one between a Goan woman and a Portuguese soldier, set in 1961, and another five decades later that connects with the past.

Goa | Books| Things to do | Alexndre Moniz Barbosa | Colonial Sunsets

ANTHOLOGY

The Greatest Goan Stories Ever Told, by Manohar Shetty, features 27 stories, and is proof that there is more to Goa than the hats and sunglasses.

Goa | Books| Things to do | The Greatest Goan Stories Ever Told | Manohar Shetty

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