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A 79-year-old scrap dealer in Kerala saves discarded books, selling them cheaply or donating them to libraries, believing they deserve a new life.
Sanjeev Panackal Thomas' novel explores how love's impact transcends generations and borders, with interconnected lives shaping future relationships, reflecting personal history.
This weekend’s reading offers insights into visual storytelling, examining George R.R. Martin's historical inspirations for 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and composer Keziah Thomas's award-winning journey.
PF Mathews’ creative philosophy is famously driven by the eye. In his collection of essays, Ochukalude Kaloppu (The Footprints of Snails), the writer, screenwriter, and independent thinker explains his craft as a delicate dance of writing, memory, and sight—with sight taking undisputed precedence.
Two women. Two distinct landscapes. Two separate eras. Yet, they are bound by a single, eternal thread: the ceaseless struggle of women to survive. This is the enduring impression left behind by Gisa Jose’s evocative Malayalam novel, Ruthinte Pusthakam Rakshayudeyum (Ruth's Book of Salvation).
The roots of Agnisakshi can be traced back to a short story titled 'Prasadam', which Antharjanm wrote in the 1940s.
Khyrunnisa A's book, 'Happy Go Funny', uses humour to explore life's light and profound moments, offering readers a gentle way to find joy and contemplate the everyday, even in challenging times.
The book warns right from the outset: "Before you open this book, beware: there is no escaping this story or this land." It is a promise the author keeps.
The Colombo Literary Festival highlights Sri Lanka's openness in addressing past conflicts, like the 1983 riots and Jaffna library burning, with the prime minister advocating for a culture valuing literature.
Driven by the relentless inquiries of his readers and the poignant realisation that he did not even own a single copy of his first creation, Nisar set out on an unusual mission. He reached out to friends he had gifted the book to years ago, but none had preserved it. With his options dwindling, Nisar and a close friend embarked on a dedicated search through regional public libraries.
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