Malayalam books that should not be missed

July 24, 2014 03:19 pm | Updated 03:19 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Pattum Moolivannu: Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Jeevitham Sangeetham

Pattum Moolivannu: Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Jeevitham Sangeetham

Notes of success

The story of Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, the visually-disabled singer who sang her way into the hearts of Malayalis with her song ‘Kaatte kaatte…’ from Celluloid .

Pattum Moolivannu: Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Jeevitham Sangeetham, Rajesh K. Erumeli, Rajesh Chirappadu, Rs. 55

Rendezvous with the best

Meet 15 women filmmakers in world cinema who created a place for themselves with their creativity and talent.

Cinemayile Penperuma, V.K. Joseph, Rs. 90

In their world

The author explores the writings of five women writers: K.R. Meera, Indu Menon, Sithara S., K. Rekha, and A. P. Jyothirmayi.

Thaarunyathinte Kadhantharangal, Sreejith Perumthachan, Rs. 95

Evergreen actor

A journey through the life and times of versatile actor Oduvil Unnikrishnan who left behind a memorable body of work.

Oduvil: Maayatha Bhaavangal, E. Jayachandran, Rs. 110

For copies: Chintha Publishers

Tale of a city

The novel, first published in 1980, is a story set against the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The temple and its rituals are the focal point of the story even as the author moves through the evolution and growth of the capital city through its central character, Achuthan.

Nirayum Puthariyum, P.R. Shyamala, Rs. 195

For copies: DC Books

Literary thoughts

Collection of 25 essays based on the book Jeevithathinte Pusthakam by K.P. Ramanunni.

Bhaaviyude Pusthakam, edited by P. Suresh, Rs. 195

For copies: Current Books

Inspiring life

Story of the Metroman, E. Sreedharan. His untiring spirit and perseverance come across in the biography.

Karmayogi: E. Sreedharante Jeevithakatha, M.S. Asokan, Rs. 175

For copies: Mathrubhumi Books

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