Another phenomenal piece of literature from the acclaimed author of Malgudi Days and other classics, R. K. Narayan is at his poignant best in The Writerly Life. Unlike his other books, this is not a fiction but a kind of memoir about his journey through the USA. The book is essentially a collection of essays and adaptations from his diary, which has also been published as My Dateless Diary. The Writerly Life opens a window into the real world of R. K. Narayan describing his meetings with famous people and his experiences while writing The Guide. It is rare that we get a chance to actually look into the life of a writer and his thoughts about writing in such a clear and engaging manner.