Mokokchung, May 25 (MExN): A book titled ‘The Storm in a bottle’, a small fictional novel by Longrangty Longchar was released today by senior journalist of Tir Yimyim Sashimeren Jamir here today in the presence of a handful of friends and well-wishers.
The book is a fictional work by Longrangty Longchar, who is a senior journalist attached with The Morung Express. The book tries to depict the typical Naga society through the character of an alcoholic youth.
“I wrote this book simply for the joy of writing and I hope that the readers would read the book for their reading pleasure,” said the author while speaking at the book releasing event. He started writing the book in January 2016 and it was finally released today.
While speaking at the programme, Sashimeren Jamir, senior journalist attached with Tir Yimyim (a Dimapur based vernacular daily), said that writing and publishing a book, however big or small is by no means a small feat. He congratulated the author for successfully publishing the book which is his third book that he has authored. He expressed deep hope the book would be an inspiration to the people, especially the youths and at the same time encouraged the author to continue with his writing career.
A close friend and former college mate of the author, Taliakum Pongener dedicated the book. The books, priced at Rs 180 would be available at ABAM Book Depot, MTBA Basement, Mokokchung town.
