Books & Bookstores: Your Guide To The Best Bookstores In The Capital

 We're living in a time where the world has moved on to kindles and iPads. However, there are still a few old-school folks out there who would give anything just to feel the pages of the stories we often immerse ourselves in - the sheer joy of holding a book that they can sniff, flip through and even fold at the edges!  

 Having said that, the right way of buying a good book for all of these old-school folks is by simply heading straight to the bookstore after gallantly pushing away the temptation of buying them at discounted prices on the internet!

 Midland Book Shop

It goes without saying that Midland is a cosy little bookstore in Aurobindo and has always, always been a childhood favourite. Having one of the best science fiction selections, they also have almost all books by Indian authors with an impeccable taste in comic books and graphic novel collections. Even though it is not a three-storey building filled with books, it is quite the bookshop you don't want to miss out on. What's best is, if you want a book but they don't have it, they are more than willing to order it just for you!

People Tree Bookstore

Small and intimate, this little bookshop is situated in the People Tree clothing store. While they do not have a wide variety of selection, if you dig around just enough, you'll probably find some of the best books of all time and it would all be worth it.

 Bahrisons

Tucked away in Khan Market ever since 1953, Bahrisons is most certainly one of the most iconic bookstores in Delhi. Not only do they have every Man Booker Prize nominee, but also some of the best selection of coffee table books! If you've been here before, you probably already know that the magazine section in the back is always packed.

 Crossword @ Select CityWalk

No matter where it is, Crossword never disappoints bibliophiles. In fact, this one is definitely one of the best Crosswords in Delhi, an impeccable point of cultural and social interaction where authors and poets hold court, children are regaled and people gravitate not only to be entertained, but also to be informed. If you ever enter a Crossword bookstore, you're definitely not coming out with just a book.

 So, if you're one of those people who just can't get enough of reading, listed above are some of the most beloved bookstores in the capital. However, the question remains - Is your favourite here too?