Buying books by kilo has become quite a trend in India over the past few years. If you walk into one of these local book events or stores, you may see readers happily filling their bags with all sorts of books – fiction, academic, non-fiction, and even children’s books priced by weight. At first glance, …
Books have long been a part of India’s cultural fabric. Whether it’s a well-thumbed copy of Wings of Fire passed around in a hostel room or a parent ordering NCERT books for their child’s new session, the act of reading connects generations, languages, and aspirations. But how do Indians really read today? Are we still …
If you’ve ever walked through the crowded bylanes of Daryaganj in Delhi or stumbled upon a small book stall near your local railway station, you already know the charm of used books. The slightly worn pages, the scribbled notes in the corners, and the faint scent of old paper is oddly comforting. In India, books …
Ask any book lover and they’ll tell you there’s a quiet joy in finding a used book that’s passed through someone else’s hands. Maybe it’s a dog-eared corner, a faint pencil underline, or a name scrawled in the top corner of the first page. These aren’t flaws; they’re stories. In a city like Coimbatore, those …
In a country like ours, old books are passed down like heirlooms and chai-time often turns into a debate over favourite authors. It’s no surprise that bookstores (both offline and online) hold a special place in people’s lives. However, the charm of browsing in person often takes a back seat between traffic jams, tight schedules, …
There’s something oddly comforting about holding a second hand book in your hands. The slightly worn edges, the occasional scribble in the margins, and that faint old-book smell tells a story. It is a story of the people who’ve read and passed it on before you. In a world obsessed with the latest editions and …
Not every book needs to be brand new to feel special. In fact, some of the most memorable reads come from second hand story books with slightly bent corners, a name scribbled on the first page, or a faint smell of old paper that takes you back. They’ve travelled through hands and homes, carrying more …
If you are a student or have children at home, you would agree that books aren’t cheap anymore. Whether it’s a school textbook, a competitive exam guide, or even a good old paperback novel, buying everything brand new can burn a hole in your pocket. That’s why second hand books have quietly become a go-to …
Building your personal library is akin to nurturing a garden of knowledge, where each book acts as a seed that sprouts into a realm of ideas, stories, and wisdom. Even today, the allure of physical books remains strong, offering a tangible link to narratives that shape our understanding of the world. Whether you’re a passionate …
Most of us have that one forgotten corner at home, filled with old newspapers, broken electronics, empty bottles, rusted utensils, and piles of worn-out books. We often tell ourselves “kal niptate hain”, but somehow, ‘kal’ never comes. Traditionally, this was a job for the friendly neighbourhood kabadiwala. He’d show up ringing his bell, weigh the …