To find biographical information on the author, use the following database and just do a search on: Desai, Kiran
HOW TO FIND BOOKS
You can find books about your topic by using the following databases.
The library purchases many books in electronic format, to make it easier for students to access them from anywhere. It's particularly useful if you are taking an online class. Here's an e-book that could be very useful for your research project.
Transcultural Encounters in South-Asian American Women's Fiction, by Adriana Elena Stoican