Unveiling Silent Stories: 'Amma's Diary' Translated into English

'Amma's Diary', the English version of the Telugu bestseller 'Amma Dairylo Konni Pageelu' by renowned author Ravi Mantri, is set to be released later this year. Publisher Penguin Random House India announced the upcoming release on Monday.

The novel, initially published by Aju Publications, sold nearly two lakh copies within its first year, rapidly becoming a literary sensation. It delves into the hidden interior lives of women, highlighting characters like Sarika, whose love story with Ram crosses generational boundaries.

Ravi Mantri expressed his excitement about the translation, highlighting its capacity to share forgotten stories of women often overshadowed in cultural narratives. The novel is an elegy to unspoken lives and a chronicle of memory and choice, now ready for a wider audience in English.

(With inputs from agencies.)