Prolegomena to a History of Buddhist Philosophy by B M Barua
This book gives a general history of Buddhist philosophy. This book shows that Buddha was not only the founder of a great world religion but was a gifted critical and speculative philosopher. It includes how Buddhism became a popular religion, the serious study of Buddhism as philosophy and Buddhism's unique approach to metaphysics, logic, causality and the classic philosophical problems.

Live and Learn and Pass It On. Volume II by H Jackson Brown, Jr
"What has life taught you? Would you share it with me?" This is the simple premise behind this book. The author asked readers to send in whatever wise sayings, humorous observations and practical advice they would like to share. This book is the result of such sharing.

Tantrism in Nepal - Vidya Bahadur Bajracharya - Nepal by Vidya Bahadur Bajracharya
This work is outcome of fourteen years research and innovative practice or experiment of more than twenty years. It confirms the existence of evil spirits and many kinds of black spirits and their trou ... ..  (WHAT????)

Ethnic Revival and Religious Turmoil: Identities and Representations in the Himalayas-
Edt. Marie Lecomte-Tilouine, Pascale Dol - Nepal
The multi-ethnic and multi-caste communities of the Himalayan region are today witnessing the revival of ethnic and religious consciousness leading to widespread social and political upheaval. This co ... .. (WHAT???)

Origins and Migrations: Kinship, Mythology and Ethnic Identity among the Mewahang Rai of East Nepal - Martin Gaenszle - Nepal
This book deas with origins and Migrations, kinship, mythology and ethnic identities of the Mewahang Rai of East Nepal. This is the first published anthropological monograph on a Kiranti mythology in its social and historical context. Based on in-depth fieldwork in the Arun Valley (in the Makalu-Barun region)

The Shahas of West Nepal: Political Autonomy and Economic Dependence in Former
The Shahas of West Nepal: Political Autonomy and Economic Dependence in Former Nepalese Community
Author: Dr. Inga-Britt Krause > Nepal

While it is undoubtedly wrong to generalize about a population, especially a diverse one such as Nepal’s, by reading a few works of fiction, here are some fictitious writing set in Nepal that you may enjoy.

Three Plays: Fire in the Monastery, A Journey into Thamel, The Caretaker's Sky
Abhi Subedi - Nepal
This collection of interesting plays set in the Nepali society is a worthwhile read for anyone planning to visit the country.

Tilled Earth- Manjushree Thapa
Short stories in this collection by Majushree Thapa are diverse; more than describing Nepal and the lifestyle of the people, it describes the heart of Nepalis and their feelings for their home.

• Please do not mention “Himalayan region” in the categories. It sounds very biased, especially in the new political scenario of Nepal.
• I have written an introduction for this section because I feel that the collection of books we have mentioned here is a bit biased. Please include it if you think it is appropriate.