BOOK LAUNCH

Visala

Bhadraji Mahinda Jayatilleke’s latest Buddhist novel ‘Visala’ will be launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Ven. S. Mahinda Mawatha, Colombo 10 on December 7 at 10 am.

“Visala” is a Dayawansa Jayakody publication.

Dangara Tharappuva

Sunanda Mahendra’s latest Sinhala novel. Dangara Tharappuva will be launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Ven. S. Mahinda Mawatha, Colombo 10 on December 14 at 10 a.m.

Sunanda Mahendra is the author of several other novels including Devdath Mavata Menavi, Shilpa Sathveni Davasa Dakvami, Unu Alu Palla Niruvath Devivaru and Niralambanaya.

Dangara Tharappuva is a Dayawamsa Jayakody publication.

Wildlife of Udawalawe at Lens’ Range

A 52-page book with 27 colour plates of animals from Udawalawe National Park, written by Chanith Wijeratne (eight years old) will be launched at the National Library Services and Documentation Board auditorium on December 10 at 3 p.m.

The book was recently launched in Melbourne, Australia by the Victorian Deputy Premier, Rob Hulls.

Chanith Wijeratne became a passionate wildlife enthusiast at a very early age. He began wildlife photography at the age of six years. Chanith lives in Melbourne, Australia with his parents and his five-year-old sister.

Wijeratne family visited the Udawalawe National Park in December 2009. Chanith compiled the book at the end of the trip in Melbourne.

Chanith is the only son of Dr. Tissa Wijeratne (Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Melbourne, Senior Neurologist and Director, Stroke Unit, Western Hospital, Melbourne) and Dr. Mrs. Dilani Wijeratne (Consultant Psychiatrist).

NEW ARRIVALS

Tharuna Ruva ha Sittama

Ranjith Dharmakeerthi’s latest book Tharuna Ruva ha Sittama was launched recently. It is the authentic Sinhala translation of Oscar Wilde’s celebrated novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. In this novelthe author satirises England’s nobility.

Tharuna Ruva ha Sittama is a Sarasavi publication.

Avasan Deshanaya

Saman Kaluarachchi’s latest book Avasan Deshanaya was launched recently. It is the authentic Sinhala translation of Prof. Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture.

Avasan Deshanaya is a Sooriya publication.