10 Kannada novels every reader should own

From Kuvempu's Malegalalli Madumagalu to S. L. Bhyrappa's Parva, a starter shelf for anyone discovering modern Kannada fiction.

Start with Kuvempu's Malegalalli Madumagalu, a sweeping story of Malnad life, and Shivaram Karanth's Marali Mannige. Add S. L. Bhyrappa's Parva and Vamshavruksha for depth, U. R. Ananthamurthy's Samskara for its quiet power, and Poornachandra Tejasvi's Karvalo for pure joy.

Round off the shelf with Vaidehi, Devanoora Mahadeva's Kusuma Bale and Vasudhendra's Mohanaswamy. Ask us in store and we'll help you pick where to begin.