Vayanashala discussion

genuine heartfelt comments and reasons for liking the book can be mentioned freely ...:)

Short stories by M D Vasudevan Nair like oppol and kuttiyedathi and oru pirannalinte orma have all touched ma heart.

Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one

no i haven't bt i will try to.

MT's mastery over the craft of short story is overwhelming..."Sherlock" is one of his finest works!
I have found Sarah Joseph's, "Alahayude Penmakkal" a delightful read!...In fact, I have been fascinated by her writings!

I love certain stories by Bashir

Randamoozham രണ്ടാമൂഴം is a great read.

Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?

Sherin wrote: "Randamoozham രണ്ടാമൂഴം is a great read."


I haven't read it but will soon

There is a new toic,plz comment

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

No, Sherlock is a cat...with the most piercing stare

Gatha wrote: "Short stories by M D Vasudevan Nair like oppol and kuttiyedathi and oru pirannalinte orma have all touched ma heart."

yes Gatha i have read most of MT's stories and feel that for any reader foraying into Malayalam literature , these books are great initiators..

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

IT was a sory about a CAT...

Hmm.. I do remember now.

Please read my comment sent to Sujatha..and read Uroob's short stories..they have depth and variety more than MT's.

Jayaram wrote: "Please read my comment sent to Sujatha..and read Uroob's short stories..they have depth and variety more than MT's."

I couldnt help laughing out loud at your comment in malayalam on MT's Books . Since i havent read any of uroob's works cant say much. I have been born and bought up outside kerala so my knowledge about Malayalam books is pretty limited .So with my minimal knowledge i just feel that MT's works lies in its character's which just stay with you long after the books are done with. In Life too ambigousness is what persists and MT seems to have captured this essence in his books. Once again its my personal choice and its a free country after all...:)

Sorry, I was just expressing my candid opinion..there's nothing personal in it..You will understand it if you read at least 10 stories by Uroob

Jayaram wrote: "Sorry, I was just expressing my candid opinion..there's nothing personal in it..You will understand it if you read at least 10 stories by Uroob"

Let me begin with one and can you tell me one of his books which you think is a good one to start with..

Thenmullukal
Navonmesham
Velutha Kutty
Gopalan_nayarute Thaadi
Rachiyamma
Vasanthayude Amma...I do not know which of these books are in print now..anyway none of the above books will disappoint you..I promise

Jayaram wrote: "Thenmullukal
Navonmesham
Velutha Kutty
Gopalan_nayarute Thaadi
Rachiyamma
Vasanthayude Amma...I do not know which of these books are in print now..anyway none of the above books will disappoint you..."
thanks jayaram...:)

Welcome..

If you are ready to enjoy humour with an open mind (sorry...only open-minded people can have a good sense of humour)PAYYAN KATHAKAL by VKN and ORU NASRANI YUVAVUM GOWLISASTRAVUM (BOOK)by SAKARIYA are must-reads for any Malayali...and to qualify to be a Malayali the first book you should read is AYTHIHYAMALA by KOTTARATHIL SANKUNNI

I am recommending short stories of subhash chandran(writer of new generation ):
Thalpam
Parudeesanashtam
Khadikarangal Nilaykunna Samayam.

Yes, Subhash Chandran's novel, "Manushyanu oru Aamukham" is also a worthy read.
Of the recent Malayalam reads, here are a few I enjoyed:

* "Aadu Jeevitham" by Benyamin
* "Palerimanikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakkam" by T P Rajeevan
* "Francis Ittikora" by T D Ramakrishnan

For an ignoramus like me, the information about new writers was quite helpful. Thank you Anoop and Sunitha

Try to read Benyamin new novel manja veyil maranangal i feel it' good

Sree wrote: "Try to read Benyamin new novel manja veyil maranangal i feel it' good"

I own a copy and have it in my to-read list! Will get to it soon!

Sunitha wrote: "Sree wrote: "Try to read Benyamin new novel manja veyil maranangal i feel it' good"

I own a copy and have it in my to-read list! Will get to it soon!"

k good, read and let me know, i feel it is good one

I love the malayalam version of Malgudi days.

Oh I haven't read it.I have read only he English Malgudi days.

Gouri*obsessed with Dancing and Grafiti!* wrote: "I love the malayalam version of Malgudi days."

I don't think malgudi days Malayalam version is available or not. But the book is really good

Sunitha wrote: "Yes, Subhash Chandran's novel, "Manushyanu oru Aamukham" is also a worthy read.
Of the recent Malayalam reads, here are a few I enjoyed:

* "Aadu Jeevitham" by Benyamin
* "Palerimanikyam: Oru Pathi..."
How s Francis Ittikora ?

"Govardhante Yathrakal" by Anand is a must read for seriou book loving readers . If you spend time till the last page, definitely its going to change your taste of books. In this book you can find Kalidasan, Umrao Jan, Aamir khusro and some others too coming in the way of Govardhans travels.... Its worth reading....

Chidambara Smaranakal by Balachandran Chullikkad. One of my ever favorite Malayalam books.

Sandeep wrote: ""Govardhante Yathrakal" by Anand is a must read for seriou book loving readers . If you spend time till the last page, definitely its going to change your taste of books. In this book you can find ..."

Is there any online store where i can get this book. ,homeshop18 has its english version.

Check these links....

India Plaza
http://www.indiaplaza.com/govardhante...

Indulekha
http://indulekha.biz/index.php?route=...

@sujatha you can get it from flipkart or DC books online store.

Libin wrote: "Chidambara Smaranakal by Balachandran Chullikkad. One of my ever favorite Malayalam books."

Read the book some time back.My impressions about the guy seriously suffered after that.

I recently read a shortstory collection of CV Sreeraman, which included stories like Ponthanmada and sheemathampuran, Vasthuhara, Chidambaram. Liked most of the stories, they all are related to some sort of spiritual nomadism, quite interospective.

If that's ur own copy,plz lend madi.. :)

Sherin wrote: "If that's ur own copy,plz lend madi.. :)"

Sure!

Just wondering, if there are sufficient people active in this group, why not have occassional group reads?

hmm...good idea......but........

Sunitha wrote: "Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his..."

Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

By M.T. Vasudhevan Nair . ?

I recommend
"Marubhoomikal Undakunnath" , " Apaharikkappetta Dhaivangal" by Anand . .

Poems of K G Sankarappilla

"Ente priyappetta Kathakal"- N S Madhavan . . . .


You will love Anand's works if you love 'language' more than the story . . .

One book I can suggest reading is Aathi by Sarah Joseph..It is about sdden developments comming into a small village and the small lifes of people in the village gets affected..A sentmental Novel :)

Pliny wrote: "One book I can suggest reading is Aathi by Sarah Joseph..It is about sdden developments comming into a small village and the small lifes of people in the village gets affected..A sentmental Novel :)"

Have you read Kakanadan's Ushnamekhala ? I am sure that you would love the character Karunan.I rate him as one of the top characters in the history of Malayalam novel

Nikhilraj wrote: "Sunitha wrote: "Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "H..."

Nikhilraj wrote: "Sunitha wrote: "Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "Have you read his Story Sherlock? -
a different one"

I don't remember what it was about.
Was taht the story of a dog?"

Sherin wrote: "Anoop wrote: "H..."


Yes it is by MT

Gopakumar wrote: "Pliny wrote: "One book I can suggest reading is Aathi by Sarah Joseph..It is about sdden developments comming into a small village and the small lifes of people in the village gets affected..A sent..."

I want to read kakkanadan , and anand not even read one book

I know a DC books in Bangalore near to the place where I stay..Not sure whether they have Kakkanadan's Books.Any body can suggest where I can get one?

Pliny wrote: "I know a DC books in Bangalore near to the place where I stay..Not sure whether they have Kakkanadan's Books.Any body can suggest where I can get one?"

DC books should have it, or they will get it if you tell them. Another option is flipkart