There was a time when everyone was fond of reading books and there used to be long queues outside bookstores for books. But in today's technological era, people are moving away from books and look for their alternatives online. But even today many people like to read books. In such a situation, today we have brought for you information about some such places which are no less than heaven for book lovers. There are some bookshops in different states of India which are iconic. Some are very old and a suitable place for a book lover. In such a situation, if you are also fond of books, then you should visit these famous places.


College Street, Kolkata

There are many historical buildings worth visiting in Kolkata. But College Street, located near Presidency University, is famous for a different reason. Filled with office goers, students, and hawkers, this place is a sight to see in itself. Apart from this, you can also find your favorite book here.

Three L Library
Located in the Deaf Call Market, this library has existed since 1962. More than twenty thousand books are on sale here. For this, you can also take a membership in this library, and enjoy the romance, crime, thriller and suspense novels present here. Apart from this, you will also get a DVD collection for sale and rent in Three L Library. The best thing is that you will get all the books here at half the rate.

Sunday Book Market, Daryaganj, Delhi
If you ask anyone what is there in Delhi, someone will take the name of India Gate and someone will take the name of Red Fort. If you ask the same thing to any book lover, you will get one more name in response and that is Daryaganj. So if you are in Delhi and have not yet seen the Sunday Book Market of Daryaganj, then reach this place as soon as possible.

Cambridge Book Depot, Mall Road, Mussoorie
This is the oldest bookstore in Mussoorie and is often visited by Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author Ruskin Bond. Once a week, he sits in this bookstore, meets people, signs his books, and gets photographed with his fans. This store was opened by Laxman Das Arora in the year 1952 and since then till now it has been adding to the glory of Mall Road. In this small shop, you will find books of many different genres.

Kitab Khana, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai
This bookstore is located in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda art district, with a spacious ground floor filled with bookshelves. Here you will find many books of fiction, poetry, regional languages, and literary classics. There is also a small café along with it, where you can spend your day reading books with snacks. Many events keep happening here. Many big writers and novelists come. If you get free time from exploring Mumbai, you can also take a tour here.

Footpath Bookstore Café, Regent Plaza Mall, Pune
This bookstore is not very old but has quickly become an interesting place for bookworms. This is a library-cum-cafe, where you can read your books along with delicious food. However, since the lockdown, it has been completely converted into a bookstore. In its café, you can enjoy organic tea, good bakery items, and good coffee.

Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata
Kolkata is the cultural capital of our country, where you can enjoy many places and things. The Park Street here is famous for many things. Along with this, there is the Oxford Bookstore in one corner, which was established in the year 1921. This store has hosted many literary festivals. Not only this, but this store has also been hosting all kinds of events related to art, music, and books. Along with this, there is also a good cafe, where you can enjoy tea.
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