Popular books to get started with Kannada Literature
ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಆರಂಭಿಸಲು ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳು
ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ (Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man)
What happens when a death disrupts centuries-old religious tradition? Samskara dives into the heart of a Brahmin community shaken by the passing of an outcast, igniting a storm of inner conflict, ritual debate, and spiritual awakening.
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ಪರ್ವ (Parva – The Epic Retold)
What if the Mahabharata wasn’t just mythology—but a deeply human tale, stripped of its divinity? Parva reimagines the ancient epic as historical fiction, unveiling the emotions, politics, and realism hidden beneath its grand narrative.
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ಚಿದಂಬರ ರಹಸ್ಯ (Chidambara Rahasya)
When a mysterious murder in a remote village collides with caste politics, superstition, and government corruption—Chidambara Rahasya transforms into more than just a whodunit. It becomes a sharp, witty exploration of rural India.
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ಮಂಕುತಿಮ್ಮನ ಕಗ್ಗ – Mankutimanna Kagga
What if life’s deepest truths were whispered to you in simple two-line verses—playful, wise, and endlessly relevant? Mankuthimmana Kagga is a treasure chest of life lessons, spoken through the humble yet profound voice of “Mankuthimma.”
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ಮಹಾಶ್ವೇತಾ (Mahashweta)
How do you rebuild your life when everything collapses—love, health, and social acceptance? Mahashweta is a moving tale of strength, rejection, and self-discovery, told in Sudha Murthy’s signature simple and emotional style.
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ಮೂಕಜ್ಜಿಯ ಕನಸುಗಳು – Mookajjiya Kanasugalu
A mystical novel centered on Mookajji, an elderly woman whose dreams uncover forgotten truths about life, faith, and society. Her quiet wisdom challenges tradition, sparking deep reflections on belief, human behavior, and cultural change in a rural setting.
Read More| No. | Book Title (Kannada) | Book Title (English) | Author Name | Buy Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ಮಂಕುತಿಮ್ಮನ ಕಗ್ಗ | Mankuthimmana Kagga | D. V. Gundappa (DVG) | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 2 | ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಾಯಣ ದರ್ಶನಂ | Sri Ramayana Darshanam | Kuvempu | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 3 | ಮೂಕಜ್ಜಿಯ ಕನಸುಗಳು | Mookajjiya Kanasugalu | Shivaram Karanth | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 4 | ಚೋಮನ ದುಡಿ | Chomana Dudi | Shivaram Karanth | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 5 | ಪರ್ವ | Parva | S. L. Bhyrappa | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 6 | ಆವರಣ | Aavarana | S. L. Bhyrappa | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 7 | ವಂಶವೃಕ್ಷ | Vamshavruksha | S. L. Bhyrappa | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 8 | ಫಣಿಯಮ್ಮ | Phaniyamma | M. K. Indira | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 9 | ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು | Malegalalli Madumagalu | Kuvempu | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 10 | ಕಾನೂರು ಹೆಗ್ಗಡಿತಿ | Kanooru Heggadithi | Kuvempu | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 11 | ದಾತು | Daatu | S. L. Bhyrappa | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 12 | ಗೃಹಸ್ತಾಶ್ರಮ | Grihasthashrama | Masti Venkatesh Iyengar | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 13 | ಚಿಕ್ಕವೀರರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ | Chikaveera Rajendra | Masti Venkatesh Iyengar | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 14 | ಹೇಗೊಂದು ಮನೆ | Hegondu Mane | U. R. Ananthamurthy | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 15 | ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ | Samskara | U. R. Ananthamurthy | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 16 | ಭಾರತ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ | Bharata Samskruti Charitre | S. R. Ramaswamy | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 17 | ನಾಡೋಜರ ಕಥೆಗಳು | Nadojara Kathegalu | T. Sunandamma | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 18 | ಸೀತಾ ಪರಿತ್ಯಾಗ | Seetha Parityaga | B. T. Lalitha Nayak | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 19 | ಋಣ | Runa | Banu Mushtaq | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |
| 20 | ಕಪ್ಪು ನಿನ್ನೆ | Kappu Ninne | B. Puttaswamayya | 🛒 Buy on Amazon |