Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Arundhati Roy Wins Book of the Year
Arundhati Roy, a famous writer and activist, won a big award for her book called 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'.
The award is called the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award and it's given to books that are really good and important.
The book is about her relationship with her mom and also talks about bigger things like justice and family.
She gets ₹200,000 and a special sculpture for winning.
This is the seventh time they've given this award.
Arundhati Roy won the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for her novel 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'.
The award includes a cash prize of ₹200,000 and a sculpture.
The book explores Roy's relationship with her mother and broader themes of memory, family, and power.
The award honors English-language books published in India that contribute to contemporary literature.
This is the seventh edition of the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award.
- Who
- Arundhati Roy
- What
- Won the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for her novel 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'
- When
- 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- For a book that has made a lasting contribution to contemporary literature
- Author
- Arundhati Roy
- Award
- Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026
- Book Title
- Mother Mary Comes to Me
- Prize Amount
- ₹200,000
- Award Edition
- 7th