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