The Books of Curiosity

The Curated list of Books for Curious Minds:

I have never believed that you have to pick the perfect book to feel connected. Sometimes, the most meaningful stories are the ones that find you by accident - I’ve learned not to be too selective or restrictive when it comes to reading. If you let it, any story can surprise you.

There were times when I didn’t understand a single thing in a book, and other times I was completely hooked—so much that I started searching for everything the author ever wrote.

Back then, finding your next read meant talking to people, or building a quiet trust with a local bookseller who always seemed to know what to hand you next.

Reading wasn’t just about books — it was about moments, memories, and unexpected connections.

Here are some of the stories that moved me, stayed with me, or simply came at the right time.

First, I would like to introduce you to a list of writers from Malayalam Literature:

O. V. Vijayan’s  The Legends of Khasak
M. Mukundan’s On the banks of the Mayyazhi
Madhavikutty's Neermathalam Pootha Kalam 

Mayyazhi, felt like a place I had experienced in another life - its silence, strange beauty and the ache that lingered in its air.

Khasak, the land from the past with innocence as well as myths, lead you to a mysterious journey.

Neermathalam, the flower blooms in the nostalgic period of the author's life and it shows an intimate and personal stories.

 It wasn’t just the stories themselves, but the feeling that there was more— that was left unsaid, something just beyond my reach. I couldn’t always grasp it, but that mystery kept me hooked. 

It’s the same kind of connection I see kids today having with YouTube streams—the way they stay tuned in, not wanting to miss a beat, even if they don’t know exactly what they’re looking for. 

There are many other similar kind of books with different authors in my collection, but a complete review is not in the scope of this series. If you are interested, I can give you a list of suggestions:

1. Manju by M T Vasudevan Nair
2. Ente Katha by Madhavikutty
3. Adayalangal by Sethu
4. Varanasi by M T Vasudevan Nair
5. Nandithayude Kavithakal by Nanditha

Hindu Mythology lovers should definitely give these Malayalam books a try:

1. Draupadi by Pratibha Ray
2. Randamoozham by M T Vasudevan Nair 
3. Ini Njan Urangatte by  P. K. Balakrishnan

Adding few of the new writer's books that impressed me

1. Manushyanu Oru Aamugham by Subhash Chandran
2. Aarachar by K R Meera

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BTS: As I was picking up a few titles, a sense of incompleteness remained — it felt like I hadn’t even scratched the surface of my favourites yet. So, if you’re hoping for a book review series where I’ll be diving into all the gems I couldn’t squeeze in this time, do connect with me — through comments, a follow, or even a share. I’d love to have you along for the journey!