ME MARATHI!

If I were to draw a direct connect to my love for Marathi Literature, it goes back to when I was as young as in class VII. My Dad was always very keen that we take up reading to broaden our horizons.

We having been in a school with its medium as English, one thing on which he had complete conviction was reading Marathi Literature. I remember him mentioning that learn as many as languages but never forget our roots. I also remember our bookshelf had a special place for Marathi books. I started on SHRIMAN YOGI  at an early age of 10. Reading these books gradually established me as an avid reader of Marathi Literature.

SHRIMAN YOGI, by Ranjit Desai, a biographical novel on Shivaji Maharaj, a historical novel which has created history in the world of literature and books. As we go on reading we get involved in it so much that we live each moment.

SWAMI  yet another book by Ranjit Desai which depicts a very sensitive and touching portrayal of Madhavrao Peshwa's life. He received many awards for this book also

SHYAMCHI AAI an autobiography of famous author and social activist Sane Guruji. It is about his mother and the kind of enormous influence she had on his life and upbringing. Simply flamboyant and involves readers in it.

VYAKTI AANI VALLI  by popularly known as 'Pu La' a famous Marathi writer and humorist. This book is a collection of character sketches that are as varied as people can be and funny to the core. 

BATATYACHI CHAAL yet another book by P.L.DESPANDE one of his masterpieces. It's story focuses on the inhabitants of a tenement in Girgaon, Mumbai. His observations, his timings of jokes and the way he creates it is amazing.

Madhavi Desai, a renowned Marathi writer and freedom fighter. Among her several books, many of them award winning, I loved her book GOMANT SAUDAMINI  in which she narrated the work of 100 women from Goa who had contributed to various fields.

There are many many  more. THIS BLOG POST OF MINE THAT DEPICTS A FEW, 'ALL TIME BEST MARATHI BOOKS' IS LIKE A DROP IN THE OCEAN.

I reminisce those years when my sister and me took turns to read those books. Thanks to the Digital world! It has helped me to  follow my love for reading till date.

There are many websites where in one can browse, download and also buy the books. 

RASIK.COM with its Digital library is the greatest online store for Marathi books.

It has been serving Marathi Rasiks all over the world. Then there is also MARATHINOVEL.NET

With many new authors with their books, Marathinovel app on Android is the latest trend.
Recently I read a spiritual suspense thriller MRUGJAL by Sunil Doiphode.  A must read!

MARATHI  LITERATURE  IS  DISTINCTLY   VAST,  VIVID   AND  VERSATILE!!

My Dad's conviction on 'MUST READ MARATHI LITERATURE' is one thing I value all the more now!!!

Proud to  say,' ME MARATHI !! '