Long before Amazon ruined the romance of book browsing, the independent bookshops on Park Street were flourishing. First on the list is The Family Book Shop, established In 1979 and run by the Burman family. This little bookstore will whisk you away into another world with its chequered floor, narrow staircase and old fashioned bookshelves. It is so atmospheric that I half expected Mr Mulpepper to peer down from a ladder somewhere. Next up is the iconic Oxford Bookstores. One of the oldest in the city, apart from the usual suspects (read: bestsellers) this one houses many memoirs of prominent British and Indian figures of the 20th century. Then there is the quirky cat-themed Bhingsha Shatabdi with an amazing collection of translated comics. If that's not enough, check out the pavement booksellers who stock everything from the current bestsellers to forgotten classics. The best part is you can bargain for the price you want to pay. For a range of books that you won't find anywhere else go to Earthcare Books.