Watch author and publisher Ameena Hussein, along with academics Thakshala Tissera and Mahesh Hapugoda share views on their vision for SL English Writing: as to what they want it to be, from what it is at present. New Ink 2021 is an independently organized literary forum focusing on new English… Read More »New Ink 2021: “My Vision for SL English Writing”
Caste, while being one of the dominant socio-economic institutions in the Indian and Sri Lankan societies, is also one of the most complicated because of its multiple ramifications. Numerous scholars and researchers have made in-depth studies of the subject and their conclusions in turn have evoked further interest and queries… Read More »Caste and its Multiple Manifestations – A Study by Dr Selvy Thiruchandran
This review was originally posted on the World Literature Today website at www.worldliteraturetoday.org CHANDANI LOKUGÉ’S new novel, My Van Gogh, winds its way from Australia to France with the lilt of an ancient pilgrim song. The novel, which traces the journey of a young Australian man, Shannon, to France in… Read More »My Van Gogh – Review by Aparna Halpé on World Literature Today
I have just finished reading a delightful book, Sunil Tantirige’s charming collection of stories about his childhood in Sri Lanka in the sixties and seventies….
Stuck at home without anything to read? Perera Hussein now delivers during lockdown! Order now, from www.pererahussein.com or from daraz.lk
Watch Ameena Hussein discuss her latest book: Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka, live on Zoom, at the 76th meeting of the Sri Lankan Literary Society. The meeting will be held at 6:30 P. M. Sri Lankan Time on Sunday the 6th of June 2021. Link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450516937?pwd=Z2R3UnZjc1lMVmdaOUVaN3AyVnUyZz09 Meeting ID: 854… Read More »Sri Lanka Literary Society: Zoom meeting with Ameena Hussein
Here you can find announcements, interviews, book reviews, events and updates from the Perera Hussein Publishing House! Take a look around, and feel free to leave a message for us!
Sam chats with Savithri Rodrigo about his collection of Folk Tales for children, and Ameena Hussein’s new book, Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka
Perera Hussein is delighted that Ameena Hussein’s book “Chasing Tall Tales and Mystics: Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka” is among the shortlisted works for the 2020 Gratiaen Prize. Congratulations to Jehan Aloysius, Lal Medawattegedara, Carmel Miranda, and Ciara Mandulee Mendis!
We are proud to have a #PereraHussein book sharing the long list of the #gratiaenprize2020 along with so many incredible authors!