Titles in This Set:
Saraswati
We Move

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9786324776494

Overview:
Two luminous works from rising UK author Gurnaik Johal come together in a compact, gift-worthy paperback set that rewards devoted readers of literary fiction. Saraswati launches an ambitious journey across continents and generations, following Satnam, who is adrift after leaving London, as he becomes entangled in a controversial river-restoration project. An archaeologist named Nathu travels from Nairobi to a dig that might reveal a vanished civilization, while echoes of empire ripple through Singapore, Canada, Mauritius and Pakistan. The novel blends historical textures with intimate emotional drama, offering a panoramic sense of place and a patient, shifting point of view that deepens with every page. We Move, the companion volume, collects short stories that are precise, compassionate, and full of quiet power. Set here in Britain and across its global connections, these stories map language, memory, and belonging with precision and compassion. This two-book collection is ideal for readers who crave depth, craft, and a generous, thought-provoking reading experience.

What Makes This Collection Special:
Johal's two books share a relentless curiosity about how people become themselves through places, languages, and histories. Saraswati sweeps from London to deserts and coastlines to reveal how pasts fracture and fuse into the present, while We Move hones in on intimate moments—the conversations, compromises, and quiet defiance that shape everyday life in a global city. Together they illuminate migration as a continuous act of negotiation between memory and possibility. The set offers a remarkable reading rhythm: long, immersive chapters followed by tight, stingingly precise stories that stay with you long after the page is turned. The packaging is deliberately premium for gifting and display, and the paperback format ensures comfortable, portable reading. For new readers, it provides a clear entry point into a bold literary voice; for established fans, it offers a fresh, complementary lens on the same author’s preoccupations.

Books Included in This Collection:
Saraswati
Satnam, adrift from his life in London, is drawn into a controversial river-restoration project that could reshape a community and its memory. An archaeologist named Nathu travels from Nairobi to a dig site that might reveal artefacts of a lost civilization, while further stories explore Singapore, Canada, Mauritius, and Pakistan. Johal threads these strands into a sweeping meditation on history, belonging, and the unseen forces that tie generations together. Rich in atmosphere and insight, Saraswati uses language with a quiet grandeur to map the way collective memory travels across borders and time, offering readers a panoramic, thought-provoking experience.

We Move
In We Move, Johal presents a suite of tightly turned stories that glide beneath the hum of an international airport and the resilience of ordinary people. Priti speaks English while her nani Punjabi; a woman navigates immigrant ambition, a student reconciles loyalty to family with the pull of a bigger world, and a man reckons with belonging in a city of transit. The collection is praised for its precocity and emotional honesty, with stories that pulse with language, memory, and the stubborn hope shaping modern identities. A compact, powerful companion to Saraswati, it showcases the author’s sensitivity to voice, place, and home.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for adult readers who relish contemporary literary fiction that probes migration, memory, and belonging. Perfect for book clubs seeking rich, conversation-starting material about identity, language, and place. Suitable for readers who enjoy panoramic novels and sharply drawn short stories, and for those exploring diaspora narratives from a UK-based viewpoint. A thoughtful gift for fans of emerging British authors, collectors of modern fiction, or anyone who loves soaring settings alongside intimate human detail. The two-paperback set is accessible to a wide readership, including those exploring multicultural Britain, second-generation narratives, and readers who appreciate elegant, precise prose.

Key Benefits:

• Two essential Johal titles in a single, beautifully designed paperback set.
• A balanced reading journey from sweeping continental storytelling to intimate, language-rich shorts.
• We Move’s award-winning status adds prestige and conversation-worthy depth.
• Thoughtful gift for fans of contemporary literary fiction and diaspora narratives.
• Consistent paperback format for easy shelving and display; rich themes fuel discussion.

About the Author:
Gurnaik Johal is a West London writer who studied at the University of Manchester, graduating in 2019. We Move won the 2023 Somerset Maugham Award; Saraswati marks his panoramic novel debut mapping diaspora from London to Singapore, Canada, Mauritius, and Pakistan. Johal’s prose is lucid and precise, noted for its emotional honesty and fearless engagement with identity, language, and history. His work blends intimate storytelling with broad social and historical context, inviting readers to see themselves and others in new light. Readers are drawn to his warmth, wit, and willingness to tackle difficult topics with hope.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning Saraswati and We Move together offers a richer, more immersive experience than collecting them separately. The set invites you to follow one author’s evolving exploration of memory, migration, and language across an expansive landscape and an intimate city-lit microcosm. The contrast between a sprawling, boundary-crossing novel and a tight, humane short-story collection creates a dynamic reading rhythm perfect for short reading sessions or a binge-reading weekend with a single voice guiding you. With premium paperback editions and a unified cover approach, this set looks stunning on shelves and makes a thoughtful gift for fans of contemporary fiction, literary prize-winners, and readers seeking meaningful, conversation-starting reads.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.