Real book lovers for once 10/6/2015

It was, is and will be   Amitav  Ghosh   and his trilogy  for atleast some time to come  which will form the topic of discussion   with the book lovers of Chennai who were in full attendance  at the launch of his latest book, ‘Flood of Fire’  at the President hotel .The  audience were swept off their feet  by  the two speakers who are known for their eloquence. Mr.Gopal  Gandhi   in his inimitable  style punched with sarcasm   introduced the book  and gave an insight into the author’s mind  in his interaction that followed.   For a pleasant change  young students had very pertinent  questions to ask   which both amused and gladdened the author.

When I walked into the venue  well in advance  of the scheduled time I was surprised to find only a few seats were taken  and  a few others  were  occupied  with  kerchiefs and all kinds of  articles  to announce that they are reserved.   Even as I wondered  for whom the reservation was supposed to be, I soon knew the answer when I   stepped into the adjoining room!

n.meera raghavendra rao

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