Kitab khana mumbai

This is a book lover's heaven. It is the best book shop we have seen in Mumbai especially in the Fort/Colaba area. The staff are really helpful in checking for specific books and the range on the vast shelving is wonderful. We visited twice during our 2 days in Mumbai and came away laden each time with book list items and also impulse buys. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. A good place in the busy Flora Fountain area. Next to Mulla House/ Davar College building. It is located on the ground floor. Kitab Khana has a good collection of books. The staff are very curteous and always ready to help you. The other advantage Kitab Khana is that it has a good coffee shop.. called Food for Thought. The food served at the coffee shop is excellent. The menu though limited offers difference combi. The deserts are also great. Must visit for everyone when in Flora Fountain area. Even if one is not fond of reading books, just visit the coffee shop and try the food. You will surely be back. Great selection of books at this Flora Fountain bookshop...always visit this shop after finishing at the equally excellent, but smaller Strand Bookstore nearby. The books are beautifully arranged, the place has a cathedral-like atmosphere and Mr and Mrs Sanghi run a very good coffee shop on the premises. They have got enviable location just opposite of fort circle and they have maintained good collection of book too. It is very easy to reach out there since fort circle is on every mumbai tourist's itin...

For all the booklovers in Moreover, due to a massive fire last year, the interiors of the store had been gutted. According to reports, it will be a while before the store can resume its usual operations which included book readings, discussions and sessions for the children in the pre-pandemic world. However, on day one of resumption, a small ceremony was held which had warm faces as visitors arrived in masked faces in order to reconnect with the world of books and other readers alike. Meanwhile, virtual book discussions and events are planned, with details set to be shared via social media. Even though the world of technology has dampened the habits of reading, world leaders over the globe have frequently attributed the art of reading with heightened pleasure and overall literacy levels. Moreover, young people have often referred to reading as a coping mechanism that relaxed them and made them feel happy, with almost one in five saying they used reading as a way to stay connected during the lockdown. In addition, teachers across

It’s an iconic bookstore that’s had more than its share of troubles, but Kitab Khana is now open again, having weathered a year of lockdowns and pandemic-era restrictions as well as a large fire that gutted its interiors. A simple lamp-lighting ceremony was held to mark the reopening of the store on Thursday. A simple lamp-lighting ceremony was held to mark the reopening on Thursday. “We turn 10 today and will have a celebration to mark the occasion, but all in good time,” co-owner Amrita Somaiya said. It will be a while before the store can resume its popular events calendar, which pre-pandemic ranged from book readings to discussions and sessions for children. But already on day one, the small ceremony at the rebuilt store was followed by warm conversations as frequent visitors arrived, masked and distanced, to reconnect with the books and each other. “This is not just a place of transactional interests. It guards a common point where people crisscross and where social, cultural and intellectual interactions happen, both by chance and design,” said architect, author and city researcher Kaiwan Mehta, who visited on Thursday. “Now that it is up and about, a vacuum has been filled.” A void has been filled for Somaiya too. “We had a series of setbacks in the last year,” Somaiya said at the reopening. “My father, who had supervised the interior design of the bookshop, was suffering. And a week before his death, I received a letter of hope from a 12-year-old girl named Dania K...

By Vaidehi Nanivadekar How far would you go for the sake of love? To great lengths, sometimes. In 2011, Samir Somaiya and Amrita Somaiya opened the doors of their passion project Kitab Khana. Several plot twists—the pandemic and a massive fire—later, the bookstore is today back to its former glory, and book lovers like me couldn’t be happier. Standing just across from the lovely Flora fountain, Image credits: This bibliophile’s escape is housed in Somaiya House, one of the oldest buildings with colonial architecture in The sight of so many bookshelves surrounding you is very comforting. They have carefully placed a variety of books throughout the store. True to its vision of keeping books affordable for everyone, Kitab Khana offers a flat 20% discount on all books. You can pick one as per your mood and read to your heart’s content. The cafe at Kitab Khana is now managed by Subko Coffee, which means you get to pick from a fantastic menu. Try their Turmeric Toast with Paneer and Lavender Cold Brew. My own favourites are the Subko Strawberry Cruffin and Peppermint Mocha Iced Tea. The walls of Kitab Khana are festooned with quotes and sayings by literary celebrities like Robert Frost and Rumi. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep… Robert Frost They have sections on health sciences, architecture, and modern art, which are a must-explore. This passion project has been a beloved happy place for readers, writers, artists,...

Kitab Khana at Fort opened again on March 11 after surviving the pandemic and the large fire that took place in December last year. Read below what people have to say about it. Amidst the crowd and noise of one of the busiest cities in India and the world, there lies a comforting place for book lovers living in Mumbai- Kitab Khana. This iconic book store was closed owning to Coronavirus lockdown followed by a massive fire that damaged nearly 45,000 books in December last year. Now, Kitab Khana at Fort has been opened again after surviving all tragic events and, hence, is arousing the emotions of all the bibliophiles who were frequent visitors here. Karan Shevale, who is a book blogger and reviewer calls Kitab Khana, home. “It is one of my favourite places in Mumbai,” he says. While adding how being around books makes him happy, Karan says that the store is an easy escape from all the chaos Mumbai stands for. Kitab Khana has been existing near Flora Fountain at CST for a decade and has been serving readers with an infinite number of books belonging to different genres. Sahil Pathare, an Associate Producer and a media student refers to Kitab Khana as a place that lets one feel the books. “It is that one vintage book store which, through its ambience, lets you feel what you are reading,” he says. As the book shop opened on March 11, readers talked about their unforgettable memories that are attached to Kitab Khana. “Around a couple of years back, I was in CST and it was raini...

1. Atta Galata, Bangalore Source: Where: 134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru | 096325 10126 While Atta Galata started as a regional bookstore, it has managed to hold its own with the books and food it offers. Thousands of books are available in several languages, including Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English. Don’t forget to try their masala bread and fruit bread. 2. Leaping Windows, Mumbai Source: Where: 3 Corner View, Dr. Ashok Chopra Marg, Off Yari Road, Opp. Bianca Towers, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai If you’re a comic book aficionado, this one is especially for you. The café is cosy and has a library in the basement, solely dedicated to comic books for all ages. You can take your cup of coffee and feel at home here, the service is warm and friendly. Order their Vietnamese Iced Coffee for a special kick. 3. Café Turtle, Delhi Source: Where: Shop No. 23, 2nd Floor, Middle Lane, Khan Market, New Delhi Café Turtle in New Delhi was opened to complement the Full Circle Book Stores. It lets you find a spot you’re comfortable in and read in peace. As a plus, the food on offer is very good too. If you have a sweet tooth, you must try their New York Lemon Cheesecake, you’ll come back for it again for sure! 4. Kitab Khana, Mumbai Source: Where: 375, Veer Nairman Rd, Fort, Mumbai Kitab Khana is located in a prime area, which makes it even more appealing. There is the hustle and bustle outside but a completely different world inside. Strong coffee – with a massive...

While Kindle has changed the way we read, loyal readers swear by good-ol’ books for a wholesome reading experience. Be it the touch of the paper, or the joy of collecting books on your bookshelf; books will never go out of fashion for some. Reader’s Delight If you’re a book lover and out on the lookout for the best books, we’ve got some suggestions for you. From cozy bookstores with curated collections to huge bookstores with well-lit interiors, we’ve got everything on our list of the top bookstores in Mumbai. Follow us as we trace for you the best that Mumbai has to offer to a bibliophile. 1) Kitab Khana With a cozy décor and an inviting in-store café right inside the bookstore, Kitab Khana lures all its readers to spend hours browsing through the titles of their favorite authors. Located inside a 150-year old building, Kitab Khana’s overwhelming collection of books includes bestsellers from foreign and regional languages as well. Oozing out an old world vibe, Kitab Khana is one of the biggest book stores in Mumbai. Where: Fort 2) Bargain Book Hut A unit of the decades old Wilco Publishing House, Bargain Book Hut provides books at shockingly affordable rates. In an effort to extend their brand, the publishing house now has a chain of these bookstores which are really a blessing for book-lovers. Whether you’d like to know new techniques of gardening or would like to update yourself with the latest photography tricks, you’ll find books on everything here. A large section of...

1. Atta Galata, Bangalore Source: Where: 134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru | 096325 10126 While Atta Galata started as a regional bookstore, it has managed to hold its own with the books and food it offers. Thousands of books are available in several languages, including Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English. Don’t forget to try their masala bread and fruit bread. 2. Leaping Windows, Mumbai Source: Where: 3 Corner View, Dr. Ashok Chopra Marg, Off Yari Road, Opp. Bianca Towers, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai If you’re a comic book aficionado, this one is especially for you. The café is cosy and has a library in the basement, solely dedicated to comic books for all ages. You can take your cup of coffee and feel at home here, the service is warm and friendly. Order their Vietnamese Iced Coffee for a special kick. 3. Café Turtle, Delhi Source: Where: Shop No. 23, 2nd Floor, Middle Lane, Khan Market, New Delhi Café Turtle in New Delhi was opened to complement the Full Circle Book Stores. It lets you find a spot you’re comfortable in and read in peace. As a plus, the food on offer is very good too. If you have a sweet tooth, you must try their New York Lemon Cheesecake, you’ll come back for it again for sure! 4. Kitab Khana, Mumbai Source: Where: 375, Veer Nairman Rd, Fort, Mumbai Kitab Khana is located in a prime area, which makes it even more appealing. There is the hustle and bustle outside but a completely different world inside. Strong coffee – with a massive...

For all the booklovers in Moreover, due to a massive fire last year, the interiors of the store had been gutted. According to reports, it will be a while before the store can resume its usual operations which included book readings, discussions and sessions for the children in the pre-pandemic world. However, on day one of resumption, a small ceremony was held which had warm faces as visitors arrived in masked faces in order to reconnect with the world of books and other readers alike. Meanwhile, virtual book discussions and events are planned, with details set to be shared via social media. Even though the world of technology has dampened the habits of reading, world leaders over the globe have frequently attributed the art of reading with heightened pleasure and overall literacy levels. Moreover, young people have often referred to reading as a coping mechanism that relaxed them and made them feel happy, with almost one in five saying they used reading as a way to stay connected during the lockdown. In addition, teachers across

While Kindle has changed the way we read, loyal readers swear by good-ol’ books for a wholesome reading experience. Be it the touch of the paper, or the joy of collecting books on your bookshelf; books will never go out of fashion for some. Reader’s Delight If you’re a book lover and out on the lookout for the best books, we’ve got some suggestions for you. From cozy bookstores with curated collections to huge bookstores with well-lit interiors, we’ve got everything on our list of the top bookstores in Mumbai. Follow us as we trace for you the best that Mumbai has to offer to a bibliophile. 1) Kitab Khana With a cozy décor and an inviting in-store café right inside the bookstore, Kitab Khana lures all its readers to spend hours browsing through the titles of their favorite authors. Located inside a 150-year old building, Kitab Khana’s overwhelming collection of books includes bestsellers from foreign and regional languages as well. Oozing out an old world vibe, Kitab Khana is one of the biggest book stores in Mumbai. Where: Fort 2) Bargain Book Hut A unit of the decades old Wilco Publishing House, Bargain Book Hut provides books at shockingly affordable rates. In an effort to extend their brand, the publishing house now has a chain of these bookstores which are really a blessing for book-lovers. Whether you’d like to know new techniques of gardening or would like to update yourself with the latest photography tricks, you’ll find books on everything here. A large section of...