JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa’s ‘Himalayan Book Club’ invites another bestselling author to uncover great literary works from the country.

August 13, 2022 - JW Marriott Mussoorie turns another chapter by inviting another notable author for Between the Covers – The Himalayan Book Club. More than a marketing phenomenon, the book club pays homage to Mussoorie’s own rich literary heritage. As a vast experiment, the hotel continues to spark conversation and interaction between hotel guests and writers from across the country. From celebrated authors to shining a light on new-age novelists, the hotel’s agenda extends beyond increasing literacy because it wants to expose individuals to books that matter, books that in some ways are relatable to their guests.

The second author in residence on the roster was Durjoy Datta, born in New Delhi and com-pleted a degree in engineering and business management before embarking on a writing career. He is an established author and screenwriter known for his ‘coffee-table’ novels comprising the romantic lives of young Indians that have been on several bestseller lists which include the in-stant bestseller that put him on the map, Of Course I Love You ..! Till I Find Someone Better, and others such as Wish I Could Tell You. Datta also has credit to nine television shows and has writ-ten over a thousand episodes.

“As a writer, the book club initiative by the JW Marriott Mussoorie is a literary dream and a ther-apeutic approach to social engineering. I’m ecstatic to be a part of a community of writers in a destination known for its creative influence.”

Durjoy Datta

For years authors of all walks of life have ascended to the beautiful lands of Mussoorie, where its crisp mountain air, stunning views of the Himalayas and storied history have inspired their crea-tive minds to pen masterpieces. From Ruskin Bond, who has lived in Landour since 1963, to Anita Desai, one of India’s finest fiction writers, who was born in Mussoorie. From visitors and literati like Rudyard Kipling, Pearl S Buck, Jawaharlal Nehru to Arvind Adiga and Pankaj Mishra — Mus-soorie has for long been a destination associated with literary activity. It even dates back to world famous Victorian author — Charles Dickens — who also has a connection with this glorious hill station! Agatha Christie’s first novel, ‘The Mysterious Affairs of Style’, was based on a sensational murder that occurred at a well-known hotel in Mussoorie in 1911 — another addition to Mus-soorie’s long history and connection to literature.

The influx of writers and creativity that has come alive in Mussoorie is definitely noteworthy. In fact, it is said that, for every reader in town, there are at least three writers. Now, JW Marriott Mussoorie aims at inviting even more inspired minds, making it the perfect rendezvous spot and platform to continue building Mussoorie’s literary heritage while empowering guests with some of the finest works in writing and storytelling.

“The merging of literary aspirations for the second time at the JW Marriott Mussoorie provided guests with a memorable and easily transportable memento of their stay wherever their travels may lead. It conveys that there is so much more to Mussoorie connecting the destination to pris-tine experiences.”

Anoop Pandey, General Manager

Stay tuned for updates on all of the visiting authors, interactive sessions and events planned for Between the Covers, The Himalayan Book Club — something we are very excited to make a part of your memories at JW Marriott Mussoorie.

About JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa is JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts’ first resort property in India. The 115 keys, five-star hotel is located in the hill station of Mussoorie, at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. The hotel services include ultimate luxury accommoda-tions along with access to 12,000 square feet entertainment zone for kids called Den, one of the largest meeting spaces in the city with 3,300 total square feet across the Grand Orchard Ballroom and five restaurant lounges offering unique dining experiences. The resort also houses the Cedar Spa by L’Occitane, which features five lavish treatment rooms and an array of invigorating treat-ments inspired by the indigenous cedar trees of the region. The epitome of sophistication, JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa is the perfect place to enjoy the serenity of nature in the lap of luxury. For more information, please visit our website JW Marriott Mussoorie, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Fa-cebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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