Pandemic was cruel to everyone and it was more than ever not good for brick & mortar bookstores where the foot count have decreased. But they're not stopping and most of them are delivering books at your doorstep. You can always contact them on social media pages like Instagram.
Some of my favorite bookstores in this country are -
Kitab Khanna (Mumbai). The most peaceful & soul stirring place in entire Bombay. Recently fire broke out in their store and I guess, deliveries are temporarily stopped. https://instagram.com/kitabkhanabooks?igshid=1k1oa5yxdxq6u
Kitab Khanna (Mumbai). The most peaceful & soul stirring place in entire Bombay. Recently fire broke out in their store and I guess, deliveries are temporarily stopped. https://instagram.com/kitabkhanabooks?igshid=1k1oa5yxdxq6u
Pagdandi (Pune). They're bookstore cum café. On their website they've uploaded excel sheet of their collection and you can go through and contact Vishal (owner) on its WhatsApp to order them. https://instagram.com/pagdandi?igshid=1t9gunyhg5m4e
Select (Bangalore). If you love pre-owned books and some really rare books, Select bookstore is your stop. They're one of the oldest surviving bookstore. You can contact them on Instagram and buy books. https://instagram.com/selectbookshop?igshid=1usd1110uufmi
Goobes (Bangalore). I recently bought classic sci-fi collection and they're absolute gem. The kind owner gives excellent recommendations. https://instagram.com/goobes_book_republic?igshid=152rqfkbyp4kf
Champaca books (Bangalore). A well curated collection + subscription ideas is must for book lovers. You would love them forever. They deliver all over India.
https://instagram.com/champacabooks?igshid=15dtjgre7frmo
https://instagram.com/champacabooks?igshid=15dtjgre7frmo
The Dogears bookshop (Goa). Another well curated bookstore delivering brand new & pre-loved books. https://instagram.com/the_dogears_bookshop?igshid=11lo7fpv2544h
Bombay Underground (Mumbai). They pre-loved books and zines for sale. You get books at amazing prices and they money also goes to good cause :)
https://instagram.com/bombayunderground?igshid=6x40o4wfiqhb
https://instagram.com/bombayunderground?igshid=6x40o4wfiqhb
Oxford bookstore. They're one of the oldest book chain in India and they never disappoint with their elusive collection. https://oxfordbookstore.com/
Literati (Goa). Another fine bookstore for new, pre-loved and antiquarian books. https://instagram.com/literatigoa?igshid=r5k7sbhrnr80
Harmony The Bookshop (Varanasi). Independent bookstore since 1996 and they're delivering worldwide.
https://instagram.com/harmonythebookshop?igshid=q9y80y7zhpedt
https://instagram.com/harmonythebookshop?igshid=q9y80y7zhpedt
These are not only alternative to Amazon but a well curated bookstore, they offer amazing recommendation and rare books. I recommend you to buy from these indie bookstores & let the reading culture thrive.
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