The 2009 Galle Literary Festival kicked off to a great start for the publishing house with newly published author Shehani Gomes showcased with three other talented writers on the first day. Shehani read from her book Learning to Fly and it was well received. Ameena Hussein, Asitha Ameresekere, children’s writer… Read More »Ph Authors at the Galle Literary Festival
In the time given to her to thank, at the launch of her first novel, a very young woman writer, described as “exceptionally perceptive” in the striking back cover of the book, called herself rather “eccentric”, and confessed to having “dropped out” of law-school. She also revealed that while others… Read More »Learning to Fly by Shehani Gomes, book review by Lakmali Gunawardene
The Moon in the Water by Ameena Hussein is her first novel. The book is about a young woman’s search for recognition and family in this story of deep desires, identity and passion. Ameena Hussein draws a dramatic portrait of loss, bewildering love and possible forgiveness. Available at all bookshops from… Read More »The Moon in the Water by Ameena Hussein
On the 29th of November we will launch Shehani Gomes’ debut novel Learning to Fly at Barefoot. 6.30pm onwards. Shehani began writing this novel when she was nineteen years old and takes us through the lives of three young adults – Kala, Dylan and Nadia. Addressing complicated subjects like abuse,… Read More »Learning to Fly by Shehani Gomes