Kozhikode: Seven books published by Bookplus, categorized into story, poetry, travel, and novel, were launched at the Kozhikode Public Library Hall by U.K. Kumaran. The titles include "Van Gogh's Ear" by V.H. Nishad, "The Shadow of the Jackfruit Reflecting in the Lake" by Kuzhoor Vitson, "Ustad Mbappe" by Mukhtar Udrampoil, "Musical Evenings in Raigal" by Suhail Vellil, "Alan" by Iya Valappatan, "Lollipop" by Els, and "In the Land of the Gurkhas" by U.K. Ajmal. U.K. Kumaran inaugurated the event, and speakers included Kuzhoor Vitson, V.H. Nishad, Iya Valappatan, Mukhtar Udrampoil, Suhail Vellil, Els, Neethu K.R., Shafi Chengara, Muhammad Ajeer, and Shakir Maniyar. The logos of Vith.in Portal and Kamala Surayya Youth Story Award were also launched at the event.