Delhi has been a treasure chest of great writers, artists and poets since ages. Whether it be the historical meanderings of William Dalrymple around the city, or the Urdu poetry and nazams of Mirza Ghalib reverberating in the old streets of Chandni Chowk, the city has always been poignantly portrayed by many great literary enthusiasts and lovers over time. Being a city that produces and celebrates remarkable literature and artists, it churned out many book stores that brought the written and visual art to the common masses. Some have been there even before India flured the flag of independence, and some came up amidst the growing chaos of the city. Here are a few places in and around Delhi where you can go to find your perfect read.
1. Bahrisons Booksellers
One of the oldest and most reliable of the names in this business, they cater to all of your book needs. The store has been running for over 60 years now, and is headed by Mr. Balraj Bahri and Mr. Anuj B. Malhotra. Displaying a wide variety of books on neatly organized shelves, Bahrisons are the go-to people to inquire about any book on your mind.
Still not got the book you wanted?
They are always ready to procure the ones that aren’t available.
Address: Khan Market, Opp. Main Gate, Next to Dayal Opticals, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market (Violet Line)
2. Daryaganj Sunday Market
The Sunday street market where you can actually buy books using a weighing scale. Everything ranging from fashion magazines, comics, vintage and bollywood posters, as well as used books are sold here at lowest of prices. Bargain hard, check the missing pages and you are good to go.
Address: Near Delhi Gate, New Delhi-02
Nearest Metro Station: New Delhi, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar (Yellow Line)
3. Nai Sarak
This bustling street in Chawri Bazaar is the one stop solution for all your study books. Bookshops like Aggarwal, Kala Mandir provides all the course books of various universities around Delhi. One can also find novels, classics, plays, literary theories in the the shops here, all on discounts up to 30-40%.
Not only buying, you can sell off your old books in here, and use that money to buy some new reads.
Address: Nai Sarak Marg, Balli Maran, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar (Yellow Line)
4. Oxford Book Store
Located at Barakhamba Road, this book store cum café is a heaven for the bookworms. Find your perfect read from an array of genres, and when you are done finding your perfect read- just sit, relax, read and sip on your cup of hot piping tea. The cha bar café inside the store has a wide range of teas, coffees and snacks to offer at affordable prices. There is also a special reading/playing area for the kids, so that when you are book shopping, your niece, nephew or kid is not running about the whole building, or is probably lost.
Address: N-81, Barakhamba Road, Block N, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Nearest Metro Station: Barakhamba Road (Blue Line)
5. Full Circle
A café cum book store, this place has a serene and creative feel to it. Located beneath Café turtle, it houses books in a variety of genres and categories. Take your book loot, and find yourself a seat at the cafe above. The food and beverages are to die for. We recommend trying Quiche, Lebanese platter, and Americano coffee in here come back, and make sure to thank us.
Address: Shop no. 23, Khan Market, New Delhi-03
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market
