Bookstores I have visited

Inspired by my friend Shadab’s musings on what he would do in London, I decided to put together a list of bookstores I have visited and purchased from around the world. I compiled this retrospectively in Oct 2026 and will update it regularly.

Delhi

  1. All the second-hand book sellers, NFC
  2. Faqir Chand & Sons, Khan Market
  3. Bahrisons, Khan Market
  4. Delhi Book Fair, Pragati Maidan
  5. International Book Fair, Pragati Maidan

Bangalore

  1. Atta Galatta, Koramangala
  2. Landmark, Forum Mall, Koramangala
  3. Crossword, Forum Neighbourhood Mall, Whitefield

Copenhagen

  1. Borg Literature, Nørreport
  2. Bog & idé, Amagerbro
  3. Arnold Busck, Nørreport

Paris

  1. Shakespeare and Company, Latin Quarter
  2. Galignani, Rue de Rivoli

Geneva

  1. Librairie Atmosphère, Old Town
  2. Illibrairie, Old Town

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