Where do you buy/get your books from?

[Ahtims]

congrats Reena. Now you will be addicted to Flipkart. I get this 'high' immediately after I search out a book and make a successful purchase and a second 'high' when the parcel is delivered and till I open it and take out the book, smell it, feel it and read the blurbs...

[Jyoti]

Smitha wrote: "congrats Reena. Now you will be addicted to Flipkart. I get this 'high' immediately after I search out a book and make a successful purchase and a second 'high' when the parcel is delivered and til..."

I second that :) Haven't yet had courage to try them for more expensive items like electronics and stuff, but they are really great for buying books.

Dream's Sake

[Ajay]

Usually, 'Landmark'. Occasionally, I buy in bulk from book expos. For me, nothing tops the experience of physically inspecting each copy & then buying it!

[Reena]

Smitha wrote: "congrats Reena. Now you will be addicted to Flipkart. I get this 'high' immediately after I search out a book and make a successful purchase and a second 'high' when the parcel is delivered and til..."

@smitha : totally!!!! afr reading so much abt flipkart..i order d book...n ws waiting quite despratly...whn it got delivered...i dint evn sign d paper...ws so excitd to opn it...lolzzz i tried n dat plastic cellotape ws quite thik....cldnt wait any longer...lolzz request dat delivery guy to opn it for me..so he did...ahhh dat smell...n dat touch of brand new book was amezing (u see i usualy used 2nd hand book as thy save my pocket money ;-D )...

hv already order my 2nd book...yipeeee!!!!

[Reena]

sry forgot to mention...
a vryyy cute bookmark hs cum wid d book...i luv it too!!! its vryyy vryy cute...

[Reena]

Ajay wrote: "Usually, 'Landmark'. Occasionally, I buy in bulk from book expos. For me, nothing tops the experience of physically inspecting each copy & then buying it! "
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yehh ..evn i love landmark...thy hv wide range of books...such a large store...wid soooooo many sections...its a PARADISE!!!!
lolzz u knw a frd gv me dis idea(he do dis)...dat go, hv tour at landmark...choose ur books...cum home..go to flipkart wedsite...order d book..done!!! hehhehehehheheh

i knw its selfish n nasty n its like cheating... bt den i thot i dont really buy a book/toys/music/electronic items evry time i visit landmark....

[Ajay]

@ Reena, I agree on the 'paradise' part. I used to get lost in thought at landmark. And finally I am going to take the plunge into flipkart(specifically for the discounts) :)

[Ahtims]

@Ajay, I know what you say. Bookshops have that effect on me too. Before I got addicted to online shopping and when I was with my parents, I was a frequent visitor of TBS and PaiCo - the 2 major bookshops in Calicut then. I used to buy books in bulk. I have spent quite a lot of money on books a decade back. Now I am more choosy and prefer to buy online as I get upto 40% or sometimes even more discount. I feel bad for bookshops. But then I have to take care of my money, too.

[Ajay]

@ Smitha, I concur. The trend is completely shifting towards online shopping. It saves effort and cost. Bookshops have become more sophisticated these days, they have branched out into gizmos, music, cutlery, greeting cards, stationery and what not. I am particularly referring to Landmark at Bangalore. The place is a buzz over the weekends. Another thing of notice is that it is such a diverse crowd. Gone are the days when bookshops used to be quiet. I think bookshops have evolved and might survive because of this reason alone.

[Anbu]

Agree with you guys on the trend changing towards online shopping..

Though I prefer ordering online nowadays, can't resist myself from stepping into the bookstores whenever I come across one. And I always ended up buying one or two.. :)

[Anbu]

BTw, Folks any of you checked out this.. Online bookstore for second hand books..

http://www.friendsofbooks.com/store/u...

[Sudhang]

They had a stall in the Delhi book fair this time.. they also have a library of sorts with no time restrictions, i think.

similar site: http://www.indiareads.com/
they also had a stall there

i haven't found any books on the sites that piqued my interests yet, thoughl.

[Siddharth]

Daryaganj(Old Delhi). People who live in Delhi very well know that there is a Book Bazaar which takes place every sunday. You can find any book you want.Lots of bargaining you will surely do but, surely for 1000 bucks you will be able to buy loads of books.

Besides, history lives at this place. The Bazaar was started during the time of The Mughals and it continues even today.

Other than that, Flipkart is the other option I frequently use.

[Siddharth]

Manjit wrote: "can someone please suggest a good place to buy books in Bangalore !!!"

You can try MG Road. There are many book shops in there and also you will find small time retailers sitting by the sides of the roads selling books.

[Anbu]

Siddharth wrote: "Manjit wrote: "can someone please suggest a good place to buy books in Bangalore !!!"

You can try MG Road. There are many book shops in there and also you will find small time retailers sitting b..."


The roadside shops are for pirated books.. But yeah we have many bookstores available in MG Road..

[Parikhit]

Anbu wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Manjit wrote: "can someone please suggest a good place to buy books in Bangalore !!!"

You can try MG Road. There are many book shops in there and also you will find small time..."

There's Blossom Book House (mentioned earlier). Its on Church Street near Amoeba Gaming Zone. Then there is Select Book Store, Brigade Road (haven't been there personally but I've heard good reviews). Gangarams at M. G. Road is a place worth visiting.

[Harsha]

Sudhang wrote: "They had a stall in the Delhi book fair this time.. they also have a library of sorts with no time restrictions, i think.

similar site: http://www.indiareads.com/
they also had a stall there

i ..."
I was fortunate enough to see the Delhi book fair too this time... Its the first time I have witnessed such a big book fair...

[Sudhang]

i think it was smaller than the previous one.. and the international book fair is the best! takes a week to go through all the stalls!

[Ahtims]

I envy Delhites

[Siddharth]

why? :o

[Ahtims]

for your opportunities mainly - National bookfairs, international book fairs, great libraries... etc. etc.
Here where I live, there are no decent bookshops, not even 5% discount in most, and no good libraries (fiction) to boot.

[Siddharth]

Ohh, Yes, Delhi has got some good book Shops especially in and around CP. Its a place where many bookfairs take place but I still feel the culture of book reading has still not flourished in Delhi.

Book readers are mainly content in reading Self Help/Motivational books.

[Saly]

It is Flipkart & Infibeam too for me and then there are some second-hand book-stores.

[Sudhang]

it's true that there isn't much of a bookreading culture in delhi. or maybe there is, but it is too scattered, i don't know. you'll find lots of people in their twenties who have never read any books apart from those 'prescribed' by their schools and colleges.

but the bookfairs are amazing, i agree. and i've never been to the daryaganj market myself :(

[Muddle head]

Saly wrote: "It is Flipkart & Infibeam too for me and then there are some second-hand book-stores in Hyderabad that allow you to exchange books."

where in Hyderabad?

[Hriday]

dely wrote: "Sudhang wrote: "the philosophy behind this rule would probably be like the kind of opposition to majority-FDI retail in India these days; people feel they will hurt the business interests of the ki..."

On the lighter side i read somewhere that Indian visitors to Europe get along best in Italy. The same disregard for rules. The same arbitrary rule flouting. Mafia! :P

[Muddle head]

Saly wrote: "In Begumpet, there is a bookstore called MR Bookstore, you can exchange books there, for half the price. I bought John Grisham's for Rs. 80 and next time just paid Rs. 20 to get another one."

Great, nice to know. How big is their collection? Will msg u for details abt the exact location.

[Saly]

I don't go there often but you can check it out.

[Soujanya Murali]

Wow! I dint know about this store in Begumpet. Can you give more details Saly?

I usually buy books from Landmark. Earlier, before the mall era, I used to frequent the Abids roads on Sundays and spend hours checking out the books on the footpaths. I miss those days :D

I just ordered my first book on Flipkart. I hope the experience is good!

[Soujanya Murali]

By the way, these days Landmark is becoming my weekend home. I love sitting in a corner and getting lost in a book there.

When I told my friends, all they could say was.. you are becoming lunatic! *blinks, blinks*

[Siddharth]

Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P

[Jyoti]

In ghaziabad, there's only one book store keeping fiction. And even they survive by selling gift and stationary items :D

[Siddharth]

Jyoti wrote: "In ghaziabad, there's only one book store keeping fiction. And even they survive by selling gift and stationary items :D"


There was a retail book store by the name of CROSSWORD in Pacific mall. Unfortunately, its closed now! :(

[Soujanya Murali]

Siddharth wrote: "Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P"

Couldnt have agreed more :D Bookstores are a paradise :) I can spend hours without a care. Best part about Landmark is, if you are hungry, chocolates are just a step away :D

[Siddharth]

Saisri wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P"

Couldnt have agreed more :D Bookstores are a paradise :) I can spend hours without a care. Best part..."

Good Lord! Dangerous combination of books and chocolates!! Bookstores have a feel that is quite unexplainable. I enter a bookstore and I start to feel positive vibes.Loads of books all around. Different sections, different kind of people roaming around with there eyes glued to the bookshelves. One day when I would retire, I'll open a bookstore with a Viceregal touch to it, somewhere in the hills of Uttarakhand.I'll be sitting on my resting chair holding a Ruskin Bond in my left hand and a cup of coffee in the other. I'll be content, I'll feel complete.

[Soujanya Murali]

Siddharth wrote: "Saisri wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P"

Couldnt have agreed more :D Bookstores are a paradise :) I can spend hours without a ca..."

I am not as ambitious as you are with regards to opening a bookstore! But I would definitely like to keep my collection and open a small library in my home :)

[Siddharth]

Wish you luck! :)

[Parikhit]

Siddharth wrote: "Saisri wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P"

Couldnt have agreed more :D Bookstores are a paradise :) I can spend hours without a ca..."

I would definitely come there to get my copies for a little library of my own :) Indeed nothing can transcend the joy of reading a book with a cup of tea and watching the rain simultaneously and the lush green hills. My favourite pastime back at home. Sigh.

Here my view is blocked by the umpteen brightly coloured buildings :(

[Siddharth]

Parikhit wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Saisri wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Only bookworms and lunatics visit asylums called bookstores these days. :P"

Couldnt have agreed more :D Bookstores are a paradise :) I can spen..."

I understand brother, My views of a green jungle have been replaced by concrete jungles too! :(

[Neha]

Flipkart/Uread/Infibeam.. my saviors.. and then there is always my very dear Kindle!!!

There are always airports/railways stations.. bookstores in the malls..

Is there a word for someone who is a compulsive book shopper?

[Anbu]

Never heard of uread.com ..

It is blocked in office.. :( Will check out in the evening.. How wbout the discounts etc, there?

[Neha]

Saly wrote: "In Begumpet, there is a bookstore called MR Bookstore, you can exchange books there, for half the price. I bought John Grisham's for Rs. 80 and next time just paid Rs. 20 to get another one."


I used to do that with Mills n Boons.. many many years ago :)

[Soujanya Murali]

Claussius wrote: "Flipkart/Uread/Infibeam.. my saviors.. and then there is always my very dear Kindle!!!

There are always airports/railways stations.. bookstores in the malls..

Is there a word for someone who..."

I wonder too.. there should be something..

[Siddharth]

I dont understand the reason why people exchange books. Books are meant to be bought, read and then shelved.

Storing and shelving books is as much fun as reading them I think..

[Soujanya Murali]

Well it depends. I would prefer someone reading my books to them sitting in my shelf :)

That said, I am quite possessive about my books :D I lend them to only selected few.

[Siddharth]

I am possessive about my books too.

You know what I do?

I DONT LEND THEM! :P

[Neha]

Anbu wrote: "Never heard of uread.com ..

It is blocked in office.. :( Will check out in the evening.. How wbout the discounts etc, there?"

I checked Jeffrey Archer's latest on saturday -- Uread was cheaper and it will get delivered by tomm.

So not bad :)

[Soujanya Murali]

Siddharth wrote: "I am possessive about my books too.

You know what I do?

I DONT LEND THEM! :P"

I am not taking your bait :P :P

How is Crossword? I haven been there till now.

[Anbu]

Saisri wrote: "How is Crossword? I haven been there till now. "

I like crossword more than landmark. Collections are better than landmark. And lesser crowd also.. :)

You can get good discounts during their special sales, i guess twice in an year..

[Neha]

Saisri wrote: "Well it depends. I would prefer someone reading my books to them sitting in my shelf :)

That said, I am quite possessive about my books :D I lend them to only selected few."

I am quite like that myself, its a little OCDish, but I note down the who/when/which book I have lent to and start following up after 15 days.

As for MB's I am glad I exchanged them. They would have taken precious space on my bookshelf