Reality check
Detailed and in-depth analysis of the Madhav Gadgil and Kasturi Rangan committee reports on the Western Ghats.
Paschimaghattam: Gadgil-Kasturi Rangan Reportukalum Yaadharthyavum, edited by M. K. Prasad and Hareesh Vasudevan, Rs. 110
On a lighter vein
Exploring the wit and humorous insights of Sukumar Azhikode, who dominated the Malayalam literary scene as a critic, writer, orator and intellectual. The work is a compilation of one-liners and jokes.
Azhikode Phalithangal, Jayaprakash Peringottukurissi, Rs. 120
Know the universe
Articles on the incredible and interesting facets about the universe, space exploration and space stations, and the future of mankind with respect to changes taking place in the universe.
Prapanchamuttathe Visheshangal, Dr. A. Rajagopal Kammath, Rs. 150
Looking back
Compilation of articles on the history of trade and commerce in Kerala.
Vanijyakeralam, Dr. M. Gangadharan, Rs. 75
Nostalgia
Memoirs of singer G. Venugopal as he looks back at his three-decade old journey with music.
Ormacherathukal, G. Venugopal, Rs. 100
Emotional journey
Collection of eight contemporary stories that are about universal emotions.
Meenukalude Aakashavum Paravakalude Bhoomiyum, Arshad Bathery, Rs. 80
Go green
Grow a vegetable garden at home by adopting organic methods. Also, learn about plant diseases and ways to tackle them.
Veettiloru Pachakkarithottam: Praayogigapaadangalam Krishireethikalum, Joseph John Therattil, Rs. 95
For copies:DC Books
Being alive
The author believes that the past, present and future no longer exist for a Malayali. He prefers to live in the moment, thereby accommodating his problems, their solutions, his pain and protests into that live situation.
Thatsamayam, Kalpetta Narayanan, Rs. 110
For copies:Mathrubhumi Books