Book Launch Event

Join us for an exciting literary evening as Chaaya Publications presents the Telugu translations of two gripping contemporary novels from Northern Europe.

About the Books

• Jar City: Originally published in Icelandic as Mýrin, this internationally acclaimed crime novel by Arnaldur Indriðason is a landmark in Nordic noir fiction. Set in the haunting landscape of Reykjavik, it follows Inspector Erlendur as he unravels a murder that exposes deep-seated corruption, buried family secrets, and the moral complexities of modern society. The novel’s success led to a celebrated film adaptation and global recognition for Indriðason’s atmospheric storytelling.

• The Healer: First published in Finnish as Parantaja, this powerful novel by Antti Tuomainen combines crime, climate fiction, and psychological drama. Set in a dystopian Helsinki ravaged by environmental collapse, it follows a poet’s desperate search for his missing wife, confronting questions of love, loss, and redemption. As one reviewer noted, “The complexity of human psychology is really in play here.”

Event Details

• Date: November 15th
• Time: 4 PM
• Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
• Translator: Y. Krishna Jyothi will be present for an interaction and book signing.

Join Us

Come and experience the world of these two remarkable Nordic novels, now brought to Telugu readers through sensitive and powerful translation. Meet the translator, gain insights into the books, and be part of this celebration of world literature in Telugu. We look forward to seeing you there!