In this episode of The Fourth Bookmark, Krish returns after his summer break and shares stories from his time in India, including his first experience working at Kadhaigal bookshop in Bengaluru, India.

Krish reviews The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and reflects on its powerful themes of friendship, prejudice, hatred and humanity. He discusses why the book is not an easy read and why he believes it should be read with an adult.

Krish also celebrates an exciting year for The Fourth Bookmark, which was longlisted for the British Podcast Awards 2026 in the Kids category and shortlisted as a finalist in the Books category at the Independent Podcast Awards UK 2026.

Listeners will hear two fascinating author interviews. Author Kenneth B. Andersen talks about The Devil’s Apprentice, creating a very different version of hell and exploring ideas about good and evil. Author SF Said discusses becoming a writer, the Seven Skills in the Varjak Paw books, ancient Mesopotamia and the themes of Tyger.

Krish also talks about some of his favourite books by British Author Ross Montgomery and shares several other books he has recently enjoyed and would recommend.

With Krish starting secondary school, The Fourth Bookmark will now be released monthly.

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