Books in Bangalore

Where to shop for books in Bangalore

Avenue Road is the bargain-hunter's destination for book-shopping in Bangalore. This street is adjacent to KG road near the City central railway station and bus-stand. You can find all kinds of books in this street - from management to the latest fiction novels. You can buy these new, off ths shelf or look for second-hand and used books. One of the unique features of this road is that you can sell your old books for cash or exchange them for books (depends on the shop). Almost all shops here follow this. You can also find pirated copies of novels and general books along the footpath (sidewalk)



Other places where you can buy books:



Strand Book Stall‎ - Conducts bargain book fairs and sells second-hand books
#S-113-114, Manipal Centre, First Floor, South Block, Dickenson Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560042‎ - 080 25580000



Sapna Book House‎

One of bangalore's oldest book stores and its first book mall.
Thunga Complex,Opposite Tribhuvan Theatre, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore, 560009‎ - 080 22262815



Higginbothams Pvt Ltd‎ - Perhaps Bangalore's oldest bookstore.
74, Mahatma Gandhi Road,

Bangalore, 560001‎ - 080 25091696



Gangarams Book Bureau‎ - One of Bangalore famous landmarks on MG Road
72, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, 560001‎ - 080 25581618

India Book House Ltd‎
5th Main Road, Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560009‎ - 080 22261305



Shankar Book Shop
84/85,Safina Plaza, Infantry Road, Bangalore, 560001‎ - 080 25595074



Select Book Shop‎
No. 71, Brigade Road, Cross, Brigade Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001‎ - 080 25580770



Premier Book Shop‎
#46/1, Church Street, Off M G Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001‎ - 022 22883210



Sapna Book Home
14, 4th Block,27th Cross, Jayanagar, Bangalore, 560011‎ - 080 41307322

Blossom Book House‎
#84/6, Opp.Amoeba, Church Street, Church Street, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001‎ - 080 25320400



Bangalore Book Shop‎
#72, 17th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore, Karnataka 560003‎ - 080 23560193
Tips for shopping in Bangalore

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While shopping for electronics in places like National Market, insist on a demo or test the product you are buying
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Start negotiating when you are shopping in Alankar Plaza, National Market and surrounding areas. Usually shopkeepers hike prices steeply and it is not difficult to get a good deal if you bargain well. You can move on to the next shop in case the seller doesn't accept your number in the bargain
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Shopping in Bangalore generally gets crowded during the weekends. It is best you head shopping on weekdays
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To get good deal for books, head to Avenue road in the afternoon when it is less crowded and the stores may offer you a discounted price
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Insist on Receipts for all purchases you make (except in National Market and surrounding malls here) as this is what you will use to claim warranty in case of defects.
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Discounts are usually offered by all sellers during Indian Festivals and special occasions such as Ganesh Chaturthi (August - September), Diwali (October - November), Dusshera (September), Christmas and New Year (November - December), Ugadi (April). From time to time, there are discount sales which run for a month.
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Be careful when buying counterfeit products, especially if you want to carry them abroad. It may get you in legal trouble.
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Bangalore's shopping atmosphere is different as in other cities of India. It is festive - like abd can get insanely crowded. Enjoy shopping in Bangalore!