The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 presents the launch of City by the Shore by Aditya Sinha-a moving collection of contemporary fiction that captures the hidden emotional lives of people living within the relentless rhythm of Mumbai.
This book is not about the city you see.
It is about the city you feel.
About the Book
City by the Shore is a collection of five intimate stories set against Mumbai’s restless heartbeat-a city that welcomes dreamers with open arms, shelters hope, and silently witnesses countless private battles.
Each story explores a different shade of love, longing, and emotional survival. Behind everyday smiles and casual greetings lie untold stories-hearts heavy with secrets, relationships strained by silence, and souls searching for warmth amid chaos.
From broken hearts and fractured relationships to strangers finding solace in each other’s presence, from feeling lost to finding refuge in someone’s arms, these stories navigate the fragile landscapes of human connection.
Inside the book, readers will encounter:
- Stories of love and longing shaped by unspoken truths
- Characters who wear polished masks while carrying midnight tears
- Quiet battles fought behind closed doors and composed exteriors
- Moments where vulnerability becomes courage and honesty becomes connection
- The delicate contrast between who we appear to be and who we are when alone
Through raw emotion and deeply human characters, City by the Shore reflects the fragile, messy, and beautiful ways people connect in a city that never stops moving.
Welcome to Mumbai-where restless waves wash over tired hearts, soften grief and doubt, and offer the quiet promise of another chance.
The Book Launch Event
New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
Step into a world of stories that listen closely to the silences between words.
Event Highlights:
- Readings from City by the Shore exploring love, loss, and human connection
- Conversations on vulnerability, emotional facades, and modern relationships
- Insights into contemporary storytelling rooted in everyday realities
- An engaging session for readers who resonate with intimate, character-driven fiction
This launch is perfect for fiction lovers, urban storytellers, and readers who find meaning in emotional honesty and quiet moments.
About the Author – Aditya Sinha
Aditya Sinha has always been drawn to stories-stories of people, relationships, and the silent battles that shape who we become. After years in the tech industry, he chose to follow his long-held passion for writing.
City by the Shore, his debut, reflects his fascination with the emotional lives of everyday people. His writing is contemporary, intimate, and deeply rooted in realities most readers can relate to.
Aditya believes that the most powerful stories are not found in grand gestures, but in stolen glances, hesitant confessions, and the spaces between words. His work seeks to honor the beauty in human messiness and the courage found in vulnerability.
Now based in Bangalore, he spends his time writing, coding, traveling, meeting new people, and observing strangers over cups of americano in quiet cafés-scribbling moments that may one day become stories. To him, every life holds a tale worth telling, and every conversation carries the seed of something beautiful.
Why You Need City by the Shore
This book is perfect for readers who:
- Love emotionally rich, character-driven contemporary fiction
- Enjoy stories rooted in real-life relationships and urban realities
- Connect with themes of vulnerability, longing, and quiet resilience
- Believe that the smallest moments often carry the deepest meaning
By the end of the book, readers will:
- Feel seen in the unspoken struggles of everyday life
- Recognize the courage it takes to be emotionally honest
- Connect deeply with characters who feel achingly real
- Carry with them the quiet hope that even in chaos, healing is possible
Join us at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 to experience City by the Shore-a collection that listens to the city’s noise and finds the human heart beneath it.
Because sometimes, the most powerful stories are whispered-
and the shore remembers them all.
