Current Books

Current Books is a publishing company based in Kerala, India, that specializes in books written in the Malayalam language. The company was founded in 1958 and has since become one of the most well-known and respected publishers of Malayalam literature in India.

Current Books publishes a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and children's books. They are particularly known for their contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, and cultural studies. The company has also published several award-winning works of fiction and non-fiction, including the JCB Prize-winning novel "Moustache" by S. Hareesh.

In addition to publishing books, Current Books also operates a chain of bookstores across Kerala that offer a wide range of Malayalam books, as well as books in other languages. They have also established a strong online presence, making it easy for readers to purchase and access their books from anywhere in the world.

If you are interested in exploring Malayalam literature and culture, Current Books is a great resource to check out. Their books are widely respected for their quality and literary value, and they have made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of the Malayalam language and literary tradition.

Current Books is the retail store division of DC Books, the first ISO certified publishing house in India.

In 1977, D C Kizhakemuri, the founder of DC Books, took over Current Books, a bookstore that was established in 1952. Current Books has become a part and parcel of the lives of Keralites.

Current Books has completed over 56 years of highly commendable retailing business and is among the few retail stores that have the backing of its own publishing house. It has now grown from 6 to 36 stores in and around Kerala.

This makes it the largest square feet holder of book retailing in India. The bookstores deal not only in DC’s own publications but titles that spread across all languages and genres including fiction, spiritual, self-help, motivational, parenting, world literature, science, home making, academic, arts, children’s literature and so on.

Some of the stores deal not only in books but also in music CDs, multimedia and even house their own coffee shops making a celebration of book buying for the common man.

Current books MDC,
K K Road, Kottayam.
Tel .: +91-481-2560342

Current books,
Kalarickal Bazar, Kottayam.
Phone : .: +91-481-2562260

Web : http://www.currentbooks.com/