Indian Readers discussion

Thanks Mods for creating a folder for Non-English Books.

In this thread we can discuss various tamil books and authors. Anyone in?

http://www.itsdiff.com/kalkips

check this out

I had read malayalam version of a tamil novel - I think it is chilapathikaram - not sure - along time back. It was an engrossing work

Thanks for the link mathi.. This would help all non-tamils to read Ponniyin selvan, one of the best historical fiction novel ever written in Tamil..

I have already downloaded part 1 of the English version.

Smitha wrote: "I have already downloaded part 1 of the English version."

I am sure you won't be disappointed. Ponniyin selvan has enough to keep you interested.

Recently I read two tamil books. Both are non fiction about Eelam Freedom Struggle (Yes, It is struggle for freedom).

First one , was a book by Tamilnathy, who is an Eelam immigrant. This book shows the real pain of being away from home and feeling stranger in your homeland.

Second one, , was by Fr. Jegath Gasper, that describes a lot of background about the struggle and the way LTTE was organised. The interviews of Prbhakaran and fellow Tigers was very well covered and making us wonder why do India hate them when they are expecting us to help them.

Must read for all those who can read tamil to know reality of tamil struggle in Lanka.

Anbu, every time I read one of your reviews about tamil books I get angry because you write beautiful reviews that intrigue me but I already know that I can't never read those books. Argh!

dely wrote: "Anbu, every time I read one of your reviews about tamil books I get angry because you write beautiful reviews that intrigue me but I already know that I can't never read those books. Argh!"

Hopefully someone would translate them.. :)

Hi guys

Found a link to a website which has lots of Tamil classics in Pdf format..

check this out..

http://www.tamilcube.com/res/tamil_eb...

@anbu : have you read sivakamiyin Sabatham?? Its a good one too.

I tried reading it.. But somehow I am not getting the interest as Ponniyin Selvan..

its obvious.You can't expect it to be another PS.I don't know if even kalki was alive now he could write another masterpiece like PS.its one of a kind!!

have you tried Sandilyan , akilan ?? even sujatha has written 2 historical fictions..

i haven't tried akilan yet..

I have seen English translation of Ponniyin Selvan in bookshops, anyone read that? if so how is the translated version?

Aravind wrote: "I have seen English translation of Ponniyin Selvan in bookshops, anyone read that? if so how is the translated version?"

I haven't read it.. But i am not sure whether anyone could reproduce the wittiness of Kalki in the translation..

Vinoth wrote: "its obvious.You can't expect it to be another PS.I don't know if even kalki was alive now he could write another masterpiece like PS.its one of its kind!!

have you tried Sandilyan , akilan ?? eve..."

I tried one or two Sandilyan's works.. They were ok read.. (true, Im expecting too much when I compare all the historical fictions with PS, but what to do? Kalki set the benchmark which no one could match.. :-))

I haven't tried Akilan.. May be I will be on the look out for those..

Anbu wrote: "Aravind wrote: "I have seen English translation of Ponniyin Selvan in bookshops, anyone read that? if so how is the translated version?"

I haven't read it.. But i am not sure whether anyone coul..."

I agree.I just read the first page in a library and i knew for sure that it could not match the original..But still it would be a good read.. that's for sure.

Vinoth wrote: "I agree.I just read the first page in a library and i knew for sure that it could not match the original..But still it would be a good read.. that's for sure...."

True.. Though you miss Kalki, the plot is so intresting with with twist and turn that will definitely keep the reader interested..

Yup..

read namkaathiya novelkal by s ramakrishnan.its a non fiction written about classics.

chennai book fair is going on,overflowing with tamilbooks.very tempting!

Maxwin wrote: "chennai book fair is going on,overflowing with tamilbooks.very tempting!"


Enjoy Maxwin. Its been 5 years since i went to the Chennai book fair.will be missing it this time also:(

Maxwin wrote: "read namkaathiya novelkal by s ramakrishnan.its a non fiction written about classics."

i just checked in s ramakrishnan's website. there is no book called namkaathiya novelkal. but there is one titled 'நம் காலத்து நாவல்கள்'. is that the one you were talking about.

the description sounds intresting.

it goes like 'உலக இலக்கியத்தை அறிந்து கொள்வதற்கான முக்கிய புத்தகம், உலகின் சிறந்த புத்தகங்கள்,இலக்கியவாதிகள் பற்றிய ஆழமான கட்டுரைகளின் தொகுப்பு'

source : http://www.sramakrishnan.com/?page_id=65

I guess it was a typo.. May be Maxwin said about the same book..

yeah its the same..

Guys , those who are interested in getting Tamil 'stuffs' online , pls message me . will send you some good links.am sure that am not supposed to post them here...

do send me some links vinoth.
i have read a few tamil short stories by sivasankari, lakshmi, sujatha , pattukottai prabakaran.....
but have not read that many though....
would like to.....
i keep asking people which would be a good one to start with.....
ponniyin selvan seems to be too big to begin with......
is it? or is it worth it?

to me also vinoth..

humor
Thaevan; books: Thupparium Sambu, Miss Janaki, justice jagannathan, Mr Vedantam

Saavi; books: Washingtonil Thirumanam
Bhagyam Ramasamy; appusami and seethapaati stories

crime/science fiction/thriller/diversified writings
Rajeshkumar; sigappu roja, uyir osai

Sujatha (my favorite): covered almost every kind of topics; one liner stories too! critics compiled in 'katrathum petrathum' series, 'kanayazhiyin kadaisi pakkangal' series, novels: nijhathai thedi, vannathupoochi vetai, srirangathu devathaigal
http://www.pustaka.co.in/sujatha-books/

Balakumaran (to me, his novels are similar to what Osho said); my favorite book is udayar, krishna arjuna, thayumanavan, thalaiyanai pookal, kathalperuman

S.ramakrishnan; thunaiezhuthu (easy to read & good one; essays) http://www.sramakrishnan.com/ I love his writings and i have met him and got his autograph too:)

Jayamohan; i personally do not like his books but many of my friends who are his fans. may be check this out: http://www.jeyamohan.in/

Vannadasan; Agamum puramum (articles in Anantha Vikatan)

Shandilyan; books: Kadal pura, Yavanathu rani

I have left out many people here. will keep posting with full details.

Have any one read Irumbu kudhiraigal from Balakumaran?
How is that book?

Sibikaran wrote: "Have any one read Irumbu kudhiraigal from Balakumaran?
How is that book?"

i have read the book and it was a good read for me.. if u like balakumaran books u will like it :)

Suchitra wrote: "do send me some links vinoth.
i have read a few tamil short stories by sivasankari, lakshmi, sujatha , pattukottai prabakaran.....
but have not read that many though....
would like to.....
i keep a..."

I would say that Ponniyin Selvan is the best tamil book i have ever read..i dont think it will be a tall ask.. once u start it , it will engross u .. u can try Sujatha,balakumaran and u can also try Sandilyan if u like reading historical fiction which goes into intricate details..

thanks vinoth. still busy i guess! hardly any posts nowadays.

there are not many tamil books uploaded in this site.can we not do something about this?

I update the books that I read.. If all of us add the books we read/have, we will have more..

Hello all
You can also get tamil audio books also from below site

http://thamizhthenee.blogspot.com/201...

Nagarajan wrote: "Hello all
You can also get tamil audio books also from below site

http://thamizhthenee.blogspot.com/201..."

Wow.. Never knew the audio books are there in Tamil as well.. Thanks Nagarajan..

Maxwin wrote: "there are not many tamil books uploaded in this site.can we not do something about this?"
Can we upload the copy right book in this site

Gods, Kings & Slaves: The Siege of Madurai



http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

War is coming... An ancient kingdom will meet a devastating new enemy

Peninsular India, fourteenth century. The Pandyan empire is at its peak, its enemies subdued and its people at peace. Having left behind his step-brother Sundar in the race to the throne, Crown Prince Veera Pandyan is set to rule from Madurai, reputed to be the richest city in the subcontinent. But invisible fractures within the kingdom threaten to destroy it, and a new enemy approaches, swifter than anyone can imagine.

In Delhi, Sultan Alauddin Khilji’s trusted general, the eunuch Malik Kafur, has trained his eyes on the distant south, fabled for its riches. A slave captured by the Khiljis, Kafur is renowned for his ambition and cunning. None, not even the mighty Mongols, have defeated him – no empire can withstand the trail of destruction he leaves in his wake. And all he wants is to see Madurai on its knees, its wealth pillaged, its temples destroyed.
As an ancient city combusts in flames of treachery, bloodlust and revenge, brother will battle brother, ambition will triumph over love, slaves will rise to rule, cities will be razed to dust, and the victor will be immortalized in history

Vinoth wrote: "Guys , those who are interested in getting Tamil 'stuffs' online , pls message me . will send you some good links.am sure that am not supposed to post them here..."

Hi,Vinoth,

Please share the link.

Nagarajan wrote: "Maxwin wrote: "there are not many tamil books uploaded in this site.can we not do something about this?"
Can we upload the copy right book in this site"

Dear friend,

Don't download books, especially tamil books from Internet for free. Hope we don't disgrace the work of a writer.

Vinoth wrote: "Guys , those who are interested in getting Tamil 'stuffs' online , pls message me . will send you some good links.am sure that am not supposed to post them here..."

Hope it is not copy righted books

Hi.. newbie to tamil reading actually.. and thought since this thread has been silent for long, should revive it :)

Although I have read short stories that are mostly available in magazines, never got around to reading serious books. However, plan to change it this year with Ponniyan Selvan :) Have heard a lot about the poetical writing of Kalki from my dad, so am thrilled to read it finally!

Although before I embark on that I am picking up a few books by Devan. I know its not exactly literature but it sounds like fun books.

Would really like it if you could recommend some good light reads for me to get into first before I tackle Ponniyan Selvan :)

Does any tamil literature work describes the science behind Hindu culture.. If there is any book on that... Pls let me know...

This might not be what you're looking for, but I just launched my new book, Crooked Lines. Many of the scenes take place in Tamil Nadu, but the novel goes back and forth between India and the US. Not in the Tamil language of course.

Ya thank you holly...read your book's synopsis quite Interesting.. I will start reading your book in the near future...

Thanks Arun. Arun is one of the characters names in Crooked Lines. Thanks!

Good to hear... Holly...

I have downloaded an app for android. It is on thirukkural. It is fantastic. For each verse there is at least four to five meanings from different authors. I recommend it highly. Available in Play store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Srividya wrote: "Hi.. newbie to tamil reading actually.. and thought since this thread has been silent for long, should revive it :)

Although I have read short stories that are mostly available in magazines, neve..."

Srividys. Ponniyin selvan is not going to be a tough read like shakespear. Dont have to use words "tackle" etc. Please take it up immediately, you will flow with it. Dont delay.

Additionally, from this week onwards, the magazine, kalki is starting serialising "ponniyin selvan"