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

It’s rare to have a friend with whom you can talk about the good stuff, the heavy stuff, the silly stuff AND about writing. It’s rarer that she moves halfway across the country and you still get to do it! Thank you Trina (and Sawyer and A
I don’t have any pictures from yesterday’s Open Secrets event but here’s a picture of me late last night after a long and nourishing day. So grateful to be on the panel with @oneillreads @_carolineadderson @suegoyette and Sarah Hamp
@afterwordsliterary did it again! What a magical night with @elliottgish @fawnrachelparker @_carolineadderson and Alexander McLeod. @stephanierdomet and Ryan, you are the best! I was blown away by the attention and care you put into everything. What
I was low on energy and cheer yesterday but this sold out @afterwordsliterary event at Cafe Lara brought all the nourishment I needed. Stephanie, Ryan, Sarah, thank you for having me!! It was incredible to share the stage with @amandapetersauthor, An
Im looking forward to share the stage with the brilliant @oneillreads and @_carolineadderson for event #3 for this difficult but necessary conversation about reading and writing from a trauma-informed point of view. Content note: CSA. The following
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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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