What makes this city such an attractive destination for book sellers, stores and writers alike? In Bengaluru, stand alone book stores such as Blossoms and Bookworm has always had a strong fan following. Now, with book discounts considerably reduced on online platforms, these book stores have a fresh lease of life. Reading is a community activity and I feel that only book stores offer one a space to explore and learn about new books. It is one of the main reasons that despite the online boom, book stores in the city have held their own.”

Source: The Hindu October 17, 2016 11:12 UTC