The "Indian Ocean" category for books encompasses a diverse range of literature that is either set in or pertains to the regions bordering the Indian Ocean, the cultures and histories of its peoples, and the myriad interactions that have taken place across its waters. This genre includes historical accounts of trade and colonialism, narratives of migration and diaspora, studies of marine biology and environmental science, as well as fictional works that capture the myriad stories and mythologies rooted in the coastal societies from East Africa to the shores of Western Australia, and from the Arabian Peninsula to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The Indian Ocean serves as a backdrop for tales of exploration, a crossroads for the exchange of ideas and goods, and a rich setting for stories of conflict, cooperation, and transformation that have shaped the world as we know it today.

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