Bookstores in Bengaluru worth going out for.

I think about traffic before I think about anything else, and so should you.

I keep track of bookstores in Bengaluru and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Surya Book Stall

Surya Book Stall

Malleswaram

Basement used bookshop

Sudha Book House

Sudha Book House

Rajajinagar

Rare books & classics

Bond Over Bindings (BOB)

Bond Over Bindings (BOB)

Arkavathy Layout

Neha has created something rare: a children's bookstore where the books feel handpicked with genuine care. The cozy browsing nooks and diverse collection of Indian and international titles make this a mini-paradise for young readers and the adults who love them.

Atta Galatta

Atta Galatta

Indiranagar

Indian language books & community

Select Book Shop

Select Book Shop

Richmond Town

Vintage books & stories

OLD LEAF BOOKS

OLD LEAF BOOKS

HSR Layout

Cozy secondhand bookshop

The Next Curve Within

The Next Curve Within One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 3:00 PM

Indiranagar

Quarterly transformation gathering

New Vedanta Book House

New Vedanta Book House

Malleswaram

Spiritual texts & philosophy

Gangarams Book Bureau - Since 1977

Gangarams Book Bureau - Since 1977

Shivajinagar

Academic book temple

Sapna Book House

Sapna Book House

Kothnur

Towering shelves, slow browse

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Akruti Books

Akruti Books

Basavanagudi

Progressive indie bookstore

Page 3 Book Shop

Page 3 Book Shop

Halasuru

Rare architecture & design books

Lavanya Pustaka Loka

Lavanya Pustaka Loka

Rajajinagar

Rare kannada book hunting

LIPI Library

LIPI Library

BTM Layout

Curated books & kind guidance

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bookstores in Bengaluru chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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