Sri Lankan Books

Which Sri Lankan books can you explore?

This collection brings together books by Sri Lankan writers and works about the island’s history, places and cultural life. The selection includes short stories, children’s reading, history and regional guides, giving readers different ways to explore Sri Lanka through books.

Looking for stories by Sri Lankan authors?

The listings include FIFTEEN: Short Stories by Ameena Hussein, Milk Rice 2: Stories for Children edited by Ameena Hussein, Precarious by Aparna Halpe and Crossmatch by Carmel Miranda. Check the individual synopsis to choose between children’s stories and writing for an older readership.

Which history and regional books are included?

Explore Facets of Modern Ceylon History by Michael Roberts, The Essential Guide for Jaffna and its Region, Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka by Ameena Hussein and Eloquence in Stone by Sinharaja Tammita Delgoda and Nihal Fernando. Their subjects offer several routes into the island’s past and places.

How do you choose between these books?

Start with whether you want a story, a historical study or a guide to a particular region. Then compare the author’s approach, language and edition in the listing rather than treating every Sri Lankan book as the same kind of read.