10 Must-Read Tamil Books that will Transport You to a World Beyond 'best tamil books'

Tamil literature is rich and diverse, with a history spanning over two millennia. From ancient epics like the Silappatikcam to modern-day bestsellers by authors such as Perumal Murugan, there's something for every reader in this beautiful language.

If you're looking to explore Tamil fiction beyond what's popularly known or want some suggestions that go beyond the usual suspects, here are 10 must-read Tamil books that will transport you to a world both familiar and yet so different:

1. The Physician by Perumal Murugan

Set in contemporary India, this novel tells the story of Ranganathan Kumaresan, an Ayurvedic doctor who travels from his village in rural Tamil Nadu to work at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.

2. Onna Sunden (The Woman with the Veil) by Sandeepan Deb

This psychological thriller follows a young woman named Anu as she navigates her complex relationships within a traditional Tamil Brahmin family while keeping secrets about her past that could destroy everything around her.

3. The Storyteller's Dilemma by Perumal Murug GST return filing in India: A Comprehensive Guide - TaxGuru.com 'best tamil books'

4. Pudukkottai (The City of the Chola) by Ashokamitran

This novel is a poignant portrayal of life in small-town Tamil Nadu during British rule, seen through the eyes of an old man named Aravindan.

5. The Sandpiper's Song by Perumal Murugan

6. A River That Disappears: Travels on India’s Vanishing Rivers by Sudipto Datta and Vikram Vetal

7. In a Land Without Mailmen: Growing Up in the Shadow of Caste in 1970s Tamil Nadu by S Anand

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