Pagine1906–2001 · Madras (Chennai), India · also known as Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayan
📖 Best for: Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · Teens (14+)
R. K. Narayan books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
R. K. Narayan created Malgudi, a fictional South Indian town. Swami and Friends (1935), about a schoolboy and his friends, and the stories of Malgudi Days are classics of Indian writing in English.
New to R. K. Narayan? Start with Swami and Friends.
R. K. Narayan’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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Swami and Friends is a great place to start; other favourites include The Bachelor of Arts, Malgudi Days, The Guide.
R. K. Narayan’s books are best for grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · teens (14+).
R. K. Narayan’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend R. K. Narayan ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.