Indian literature has long delivered stories that cross borders and shatter conventions. If you're looking for a book that leaves a mark long after the last page, here’s a list of award-winning books by Indian authors you shouldn’t miss. 11 award-winning books by Indian authors that deserve a spot on your shelf1. Such a Long Journey by Rohinton MistryAward: Commonwealth Writers Prize (1991)Mumbai in the '70s, a backdrop of political shadiness, and one unassuming bank clerk caught in the mess–Mistry crafts a slow-burn masterpiece in Such a Long Journey. Gustad Noble just wants peace, but peace doesn’t come easily in a city teetering on betrayal and decay.