Publishing May 2024! Now available for pre-order.

Engrossing, witty yet devastating stories about diasporic Indians that deftly question what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home.

“The debut of a major new writer.”

— Souvankham Thammavongsa, Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner, 2020

“These stories pulse with the stuff of impassioned observation and level-headed confidence. Deepa Rajagopalan takes no reader for granted, and wins her glowing arrival with a beautiful, rich, savvy book. If any peacocks were harmed in its making, there isn’t a feather out of place.”

— Canisia Lubrin, author of Code Noir

“Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller. In her brilliant debut collection, Peacocks of Instagram, she unveils a world where powerful, ambitious Indian women redefine life on their own terms. In this exquisite symphony of belonging, she deftly challenges conventions with breathtaking prose. Get ready to be captivated by a writer poised to reshape literature.”

— Chelene Knight, author of Junie

“Peacocks of Instagram offers candid snapshots of the intimacies, the small braveries, and the strange twists of fate that shape and connect ordinary people across time and continents. At once piercing and tender, these stories are richly textured and glittering with gorgeous detail. Rajagopalan’s characters are dreamers and survivors, risk-takers and rule-breakers—you’ll be rooting for each and every one of them from the first page to the last. A fresh voice in Canadian storytelling and a must-read collection!”

— Anuja Varghese, author of Chrysalis

“Inhabiting children’s and adult perspectives with equal acuity, Deepa Rajagopalan has a finely tuned, confident voice and a seemingly effortless knack for evoking pathos in the dynamics between her diverse, and often fractious, cast of characters. Peacocks of Instagram is a mature, honest collection of stories that thoughtfully examine themes of agency and power, a book as beautifully written as it is emotionally affecting.”

— Pasha Malla, author of Kill the Mall

“Peacocks of Instagram is brimming with humor, wit, and sharp-eyed insight. These are tales about the immigrant hustle and the pain of being overlooked. They explore transgressions and betrayals between friends and lovers. Spanning countries and continents, Deepa Rajagopalan’s stories show us that, in spite of it all, we can persevere. A gorgeous debut by a genuine talent.”

— Sindya Bhanoo, author of Seeking Fortune Elsewhere

@danilabotha is one of most generous and talented people I know. Such a joy to be at the launch of her new book, “Things that cause inappropriate happiness,” this afternoon. She read from the book, and this line stayed with me: “In
Twelve years ago, I was on a long drive, reading and a little dreamy and I thought to myself, “I must write books.” Of all the thoughts I’ve had, that was probably the best one. ✨✨✨ Writing “Peacocks of Instagram” and s
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Beyond thrilled to be on this list by @cbcbooks of their most anticipated Canadian fiction coming out this Spring! 🩷🦚🩷 You can now pre-order Peacocks of Instagram! #linkinbio . Posted @withregram • @cbcbooks What book are you most eager to r
Loved these questions from Rob McLennan. We discussed writing, what it means to me, my new book, and other fun projects. 🩷🦚✨ 🎵 📖 You can now read the interview in the #linkinbio. #writing #writersofinstagram #books #bookstagram #writer #intervie
It may not feel like Spring yet but this winter’s been sweet. 🍹🍧🍨 ❤️
Something about March makes me want to go to art museums. The longer I stare at art and think about the hours the artist put into making it and the deliberate choices and surprising discoveries they made in the process, the more expansive I feel. Lov
My work is always exploring what it means to belong to a place, a community, a person. When the powerhouse that @nourishing.word is, refers to my new book as an “exquisite symphony of belonging,” it is no small deal for me. Thank you Chel

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Advance Praise for “Peacocks of Instagram”

"The debut of a major new writer." - Souvankham Thammavongsa, Scotiabank Giller Prizer Winner

"The debut of a major new writer." - Souvankham Thammavongsa, Scotiabank Giller Prizer Winner

"Deepa Rajagopalan... wins her glowing arrival with a beautiful, rich, savvy book." - Canisia Lubrin, author of "Code Noir."

"Deepa Rajagopalan... wins her glowing arrival with a beautiful, rich, savvy book." - Canisia Lubrin, author of "Code Noir."

“A must read collection!” - Anuja Varghese, author of "Chrysalis"

“A must read collection!” - Anuja Varghese, author of "Chrysalis"

“A must read collection!” - Anuja Varghese, author of "Chrysalis" “A must read collection!” - Anuja Varghese, author of "Chrysalis"

“Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie"

“Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie"

“Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie"

“Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie" “Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie" “Deepa Rajagopalan is a masterful storyteller.” - Chelene Knight, award-winning author of "Junie"

“A book as beautifully written as it is affecting.” - Pasha Malla, author of "Kill the Mall"

“A book as beautifully written as it is affecting.” - Pasha Malla, author of "Kill the Mall"

“A book as beautifully written as it is affecting.” - Pasha Malla, author of "Kill the Mall" “A book as beautifully written as it is affecting.” - Pasha Malla, author of "Kill the Mall"

“A gorgeous debut by a genuine talent.” - Sindya Bhanoo, author of "Seeking Fortune Elsewhere"

“A gorgeous debut by a genuine talent.” - Sindya Bhanoo, author of "Seeking Fortune Elsewhere"

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