Author Gopi Sapkota lives in UK. His pen works powerfully in various genres of literature including stories, poems, novels and non-fiction.

Sapkota, who has a unique taste through fantasy style, recently published the non-fiction 'London Unplugged', 'Kancho Kagaz' and 'Chiso Baf'. In the same way, "Ek Anthiya Ek Prasad" poetry collection, "Poornaviram" play collection, "Kimalako dream" children's story collection, "Kharani" play collection, "Gulafko Estrema Mrityu" poetry collection, "Kalo Akriti" play collection, "A Suicide Note" poetry collection and "Prem Sakha" play etc. have been published. Here is an edited part of the conversation conducted with Sapkota for the regular column of E-Kantipur, 'Paanch Pasharan'. 

What book did you read last time?

I recently read the novel 'Orbital' by Samantha Harbe . This book has  2024 Booker Prize-winning book. This novel is considered to be the second smallest book among the books that won the prize. 

It has 6 main characters . They are moving in space . The story is within 24 hours . 6 characters are sitting down and looking at the earth . It is very interesting and attractive while reading it. 

Your favorite fiction?

Paulo Coelho's 'Alchemist' is a story I like very much . It shows the struggle of human life . A character dreams a dream . One sees treasure in a dream .  The temptation to find that treasure is really a treasure struggles . In any situation, he is unwavering in achieving what he thinks. I liked this novel because of the character's struggle and determination. 

Nonfiction you like ?

is 'Tuesdays with Morrie' . This book is written by Mitch Album. Mitch Album was first a professor. It is written based on dialogue . Mori gets very sick. He is close to death. Even in that situation, he celebrates life. In that situation, he tells his student Mitch the various perspectives he has learned throughout his life. This is an inspiring book .  

A character in a story that influenced you the most?

I really like the character of 'Alchemist', Santiago. Whatever he wants to achieve, he will continue to strive for it . He travels to find the place he dreams of finding treasure. But the real treasure lies in the place where he sleeps and dreams. Even in the life of a person, whatever he wants to achieve, those things are close to us . It gives the message that we are only wandering far and wide. 

Book recommendation for the new generation ?

Why do we read? If we think deeply, our body needs carbohydrates for development. Need protein . Similarly, our brain also needs a kind of food for intellectual development. To satisfy the intellectual hunger, we must read .