Are you looking for your next literary getaway if you're a voracious reader in Kolkata? There are many charming bookshops in Kolkata, and each one provides a unique reading experience.
Modern Depot: You will wind up having a pleasant talk with Prem Prakash, the proprietor, as soon as you walk inside this bookshop. He will become your go-to source for books after graciously finding the one you're seeking for. Mapmatics. Biomimicry. Analysis of Discourse. Astute readers who don't only read what they are told are best-sellers belong here. You can find some uncommon books here that you won't find most other places.
Book Line: Stumbling up the creaking stairs of this 32-year-old bookstore in Tottee Lane, through the bleak arches, and into a room filled with volumes—books of odd colours, books you never even knew existed, much less were written—is an explosive sensation. Breathe in the atmosphere and allow your inner bookworm to enter a trance. European and Indian literature; books on space, travel, sports, and politics. As you enter the store, you'll come across books about history, art, fashion, culinary, wildlife, and much more.
Foreign Publishers Agency Book Sellers: A haven of information amid the chaos of loud hawking on the Grand Hotel walkway, this is one of the few well chosen booksellers left in Kolkata. Owner Babuda possesses a unique natural ability to recognise your reading preferences and recommend books. Go with an open mind, and you'll return with full bags and empty pockets!
The second-hand book stores are where you might just get your favourite book sets, hard-cover books and almost new books at a very minimal price! You can also take a peek into Oxford Bookstore, Boi Mahal and Siksha Prakashan.
