Reviews – Have Biscut

Amazon Reviews

What Readers Are Saying

These excerpts are words from the first readers of Have Biscut — writers, thinkers, researchers and fellow travellers who found something familiar, something warm, in its pages.

“Warm, cozy, funny. It took me back to the simple yet special moments of life back home. A short but great read to lift your mood and make you smile.”

C. M. Sen

“Witty, articulate, very Indian and absolutely delightful. It brought smiles, chuckles and a lot of ‘that’s so true!’”

Ruby

“Don’t be beguiled by the whimsy that threads this book — it is packed with potent observations. The hallmark of Shaziya’s professional brilliance is reflected in the book’s utter simplicity while stitching together a rich tapestry of insights from seemingly disparate observations.”

Ankita

“Everyday moments come alive in a rush of joy, irony and that bitter-sweetness of life. Shaziya manages to create a truly engaging read. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the book in one sitting.”

S. Palsule

“This eloquently written book vivifies Shaziya’s perceptive scan of everyday moments — all those little idiosyncrasies and incidents of Indian life that your upbringing absorbs matter-of-factly, but which you laugh aloud at, knowingly and self-deprecatingly, when they are astutely and affectionately articulated.”

Sattar Khan

“Have Biscut is a delightful discovery of the small moments that spark joy, build connection and nourish us. A book that is both enjoyable and enlightening.”

Kyaahai

“This book is like the charming friend who always has something disarming to say. Light, breezy, and endlessly delightful. You’ll never look at a biscut the same way again.”

MJF

“Have Biskut feels like a soft hug in book form. Shaziya’s talent lies in noticing and honouring the little things — the ‘biscuit moments’ — that make life quietly beautiful.”

Saleem Mukhtar

“Steeped in heart-warming chai, revels in the ins and outs of life in middle class India, lovingly written and well observed”

Priya Tandan

“Shaziya Khan’s Have Biscut is a delightful treat in observing the little things in life. Even if you are not an ethnographer, you will find this tasting buffet of Indian life a treat. Life is worth living. And worth observing.”

Amazon Customer

A note on the Amazon AI summary:

“Customers find this book an engaging and delightful read that brings smiles to their faces. The writing style is beautiful, and customers appreciate its wit and humour. They value the book’s insight, with one customer noting how it focuses on everyday observations, while another describes it as a comforting Biskut-y taste of home.”