Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- After completing his IA (Intermediate of Arts) examinations in Jhapa, Mohan Mainali returned to his hometown in Terhathum. In the village, with not much to do, he found himself reading curriculum books of his older siblings. During the months-long wait for his results, he immersed himself deeper into books and a reader was born.

Many know Mainali as a journalist but for the past decade, he has also been writing books. For his latest 'Mantha Darayeko Jug', he was awarded with the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar.

In this interview with the Post, Mainali talks about his love for reading and writing, and his favourite books, authors and genres.

What books did you read starting out?

While going through curriculum books of ...