Oct 13, 2021
In an age where Kindle, e-books, and audiobooks have taken place of books, it makes you wonder whether the art of reading a traditional paperback is dying. In light of this, here's a look at the 8 oldest bookstores in India.
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With a legacy of 175 years and still counting, this bookstore has served the royalty, a long list of ministers, and other such institutions.
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Started by Nalini Chettur in 1974 on a Rs. 1,000 investment, Giggles has been described as "the biggest little bookshop" of Chennai.
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Strand Book Stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of then-glamorous Strand Cinema in Colaba in 1948. However, it closed its doors on February 28, 2018.
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Established in 1952, Ram Gopal Sharma & Sons is the place to go for second-hand books. The bookstore is also a library.
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Started just after independence in the refugee area of Khan Market, this little store today boasts of 4 other branches across the Delhi NCR region.
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College Street is most famous for its small and big book stores, which gives it the nickname 'Boi Para' - Colony of Books. One can buy rare books at throw-away prices here.
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It opened up in 1952 and is situated on Mall Road near the Main Post Office. This bookstore is also Ruskin Bond’s favorite place and he can be found there most Saturdays.
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Established in 1946, the store is a rich repository of antique prints, photographs, maps, art, and a rare collection of books, with the oldest one dating back to 1552.
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