The Chennai Book Club discussion

Hi,

I moved to Chennai recently and I want to read a good book on the city. Not so much history as a light-hearted description of the city's quirks and mannerisms. Something that helps you relate with the people and places better.
Somewhat a fun read. Recommendations please...

Degree coffee by the yard by Nirmala Lakshman will be my recommendation...

What's amusing is that most books on Chennai have coffee in their title :-)

Yes, coffee is an indispensable part of the city's identity

Yes, Degree Coffee is a whimsical, light read on the city. And have a cup of filter coffee to go with it!

thanks 4 suggesting degree coffee...

If you're looking for fiction I suggest Chennaivasi by T.S Tirumurti, its a fun, time pass read with nice descriptions of our city with all its "quirks" :D

I would like to suggest my book - The Perfect Groom. It is set in Mylapore, the heart of old madras.

http://www.amazon.in/The-Perfect-Groo...

Sumeetha wrote: "I would like to suggest my book - The Perfect Groom. It is set in Mylapore, the heart of old madras.

Awesome! Looking forward to reading it, Sumeetha!

Sumeetha wrote: "I would like to suggest my book - The Perfect Groom. It is set in Mylapore, the heart of old madras.
Mylapore is indeed the heart of Chennai :) I cannot wait to read your book now :)

To Deepti: Two states by Chetan Bhagat is also set up in Chennai. Its a light read. But I would strongly suggest Classics: R.K. Narayan's books (Swami and Friends, Bachelor of Arts, Painter of signs, Malgudi Days) if you want to know on the whole about Tamizh culture.

Thank you Sarita and Archana. It is available in Amazon now - http://www.amazon.com/The-Perfect-Gro...

I know this is a little late but the best book I have read on Chennai is 'The Purple Line' by Priyamvada Purushotham. It's set in the 2000s. It's contemporary and nostalgic and makes you fall in love with Chennai over and over and over again.

I've never heard of it! Will look out for it, Hamsini. Thanks for this.

Karthik wrote: "Yes, coffee is an indispensable part of the city's identity"

You are right Karthik...Its a filter coffee..

Not a book, but you can find some gems if you read this quirky periodical from cover to cover. The archives are a perennial favorite with old timers. Happy browsing.

http://www.madrasmusings.com

Tip : MMM's fortnightly column may be the quirky light read about Chennai that you are looking for !

Lakshmi wrote: "Not a book, but you can find some gems if you read this quirky periodical from cover to cover. The archives are a perennial favorite with old timers. Happy browsing.

http://www.madrasmusings.com

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Lakshmi wrote: "Not a book, but you can find some gems if you read this quirky periodical from cover to cover. The archives are a perennial favorite with old timers. Happy browsing.

http://www.madrasmusings.com

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Lakshmi wrote: "Not a book, but you can find some gems if you read this quirky periodical from cover to cover. The archives are a perennial favorite with old timers. Happy browsing.

http://www.madrasmusings.com

..."

Lakshmi wrote: "Not a book, but you can find some gems if you read this quirky periodical from cover to cover. The archives are a perennial favorite with old timers. Happy browsing.

http://www.madrasmusings.com

..."

Thanks a lot for this valid information. I downloaded the latest issue.. worth reading.. once again thanks.

S.Muthuiah books talks about Madras .

My book is set partly in Chennai and partly in Hampi. My next book is set in Rajahmundry check out the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwCPl...

'The Steradian Trail' by MN Krish.

The Steradian Trail if you like thrillers and codes