Called by the Hills

In this evocative audiobook, acclaimed novelist Anuradha Roy recounts her journey of building a home and a wild garden on the edge of a Himalayan forest after discovering a derelict cottage in Ranikhet. Initially dazzled by urban life, Roy gradually embraces the tranquil mountain pace, forming deep connections with the landscape, local community, and her growing pack of dogs. Over twenty-five years, she becomes a keen observer of the alpine ecosystem, highlighting the fierce beauty and vulnerability of nature while reflecting on the effects of global warming. With clarity and humor, this intimate narrative captures the profound transformations in both her environment and her life.