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Book(er) worth reading-BY VIMUKTHI SARACHCHANDRA Source:Sundayobserver Sri Lanka is making a global position. Sometime ago it had something to do with politics. Just recently the country sported two sport-related achievements. Sri Lanka once again became a known entity in the South Asian region. But most of us seem to have missed an equally important session. September is a feast for Sri Lanka’s literature enthusiasts. The enthusiasts include both literati and connoisseurs. Our own Shehan Karunatilaka has made it to the shortlist of Britain’s well known Booker award. Karunatilaka is not the first one to make it to Booker’s final shelf. Six authors, five countries, three independent publishers, three sophomore novels and the oldest-ever nominated author: there’s a huge amount to be said about the Booker Prize 2022 shortlist. Shehan Karunatilaka as the author of ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’ talks about the legacy of the Sri Lanka’s battle against ...