Delhi's bookshops: Booklovers' haven

Someone aptly said, “A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you, and remains a friend.”

Delhi is home to an eclectic assortment of collection: be it at the traffic signal where one can purchase a latest edition of an “Esquire” or “Wallpaper”, or browse and buy books from several bookstores that have mushroomed across the city.

Spread over 23,000 square-feet, Landmark at Gurgaon has a wide collection of books in every conceivable genre. Browsing at leisure, and a friendly staff make this place worth a visit.

If you have no qualms about jostling for space, or minding the dour owner, Fact and Fiction in Vasant Vihar is a quaint bookstore that is well-renowned for its collection of pulp titles as well as graphic novels amongst others. Adjacent to this, a welcome change is the Om Book Store where one can browse and lounge around at leisure. Do check out their South Extension branch for great discounts.

Another store equally well-known for its discounts is Midland with its branches in South Extension, Aurobindo Market and Gurgaon. Capturing the classic essence of a bookstore and a café is the Oxford Book Store. Browse, grab a bite, and perhaps even make a purchase at this bookshop, a favourite haunt of many.

For those with deep pockets, and a fondness for coffee-table books, there is Timeless – The Art Book Studio. This premium book studio houses high-end coffee-table books and other collectors’ items that include the popular Taschen series amongst others, and is highly sought-after by art and literary connoisseurs alike.

Other bookstores that can be found in the city include Bahrisons, Full Circle and Crossword that are sure to satisfy your bookworm-ish needs.

However, if all this gloss and glitter doesn’t suit your everyday budget, then check out the second-hand book-bazaar at Daryaganj every Sunday. The bookshops flanking Nai Sarak, too, lure you with exciting deals without burning a hole in your pocket.

So whether you are a voracious reader or just a casual one, bookstores will definitely find favour with their eclectic collection.