The Jam Fruit Tree
The Burghers are the mixed descendants of Sri Lankans and foreigners like Dutch, Portuguese and British who still inhabit the island in their own special features and cooking style. The Jam Fruit Tree, written by Carl Muller, a Burgher himself, is a story of family culture and a people that refuse to disappear.
The story of the Burghers in Sri Lanka | © Amazon
Cinnamon Gardens
Shyam Selvadurai is one of the favorite contemporary writers from Sri Lanka. He has lived in Canada since he was a boy and his returns to Colombo inspire the stories in his books. Cinnamon Gardens takes place in the neighborhood of the same name during the 1920s. A story of family and history deep in the heart of Colombo.
Ceylon in the 1920s is a great place to experience | © Amazon
Serendipity
Of the newest books published about Sri Lanka, Serendipity is one of the most colorful and vibrant. Ashok Ferrey tells contemporary stories of modern Sri Lanka. Stories of Sri Lankans that come back to the island after years abroad are a dime a dozen, but not all are as wonderful as the ones told by Ferrey.
Serendipity, a story of reliving Sri Lanka | © Amazon
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
Another talented contemporary Sri Lankan writer is Nayomi Munaweera. Her book, Island of a Thousand Mirrors tells the story of a Sinhala girl and a Tamil girl that surpass the conflict of their cultures. This is a young view of the Sri Lankan conflict and a good one at that.
Friendship through hardship | © Amazon
The Ramayana
The legend of The Ramayana is an epic tale of Rama, who traveled to the teardrop island off the coast of southern India to save his princess bride, Sita. A purely magical story that is part of the culture, the history and souls of the Sri Lankan people.
The Ramayana is a must read for anyone interested in myths and cultural history | © Amazon
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