Reading Lists

This is simply a listing of the active bookstores in Bangalore (Work-in-progress) :) If you find any that can be added to these lists, please write to me at brokebibliophilesbangalore@gmail.com :) The Bookworm Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://goo.gl/maps/gxr2y2saunYB14Pf7 Blossom Book House Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://goo.gl/maps/bFophTR8KPqBD6147 Book Hive Status : Active Contact Medium : Information Needed Location : https://goo.gl/maps/9KTGoWd8RARBQ3da6 Champaca Book Store Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://g.page/champaca-books?share Higgin Bothams Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://goo.gl/maps/xi2k8RotURiD1BcV6 Nagasri Book House Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://goo.gl/maps/sBSQdKG1KZcH7Nzi9 Crossword Status : Active Contact Medium : Physical/ Call/ Whatsapp Location : https://goo.gl/maps/m6mYcHB1NmbdBe6r5

I’ve seen this question come up over and over on Twitter and Reddit and all over social media. I think there should be a place where people can come to to find out where they can find out more about every bookclub in this city. And this is that place. If you are part of a bookclub or run one in Bangalore that can be added to these lists, please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr. I will eventually create another post logging every bookclub in this country but I will need more help for that :) ...

The following are some recommendations related to our beautiful city of Bangalore. They’ve been collated from discussions on different social media either actively or from passive observations. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr. History, the Present and places in the city/ Non-Fiction The Promise Of The Metropolis: Bangalore’s Twentieth Century Discovering Bengaluru Askew: A Short Biography of Bangalore Bangalore’s Lalbagh: A Chronicle of the Garden and the City Nature in the City: Bengaluru in the Past, Present, and Future Fiction Bangalored Bangalore: A Graphic Novel: Every City is a Story Others Bangalore: Scenes from an Indian City Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn

The following are some recommendations related to Mental health. On Oct 9th 2021, we had a meetup in association with the Mental health organization - Heart It Out. The discussions led to some amazing recommendations and deep conversations around mental health, how it affects people today and how awareness has thankfully grown around it, with room for more growth always present. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr. ...

These lists are around books that have been discussed in our monthly meetups. Books discussed on 27 Jun 2021

Here is a listing of some women authors and their popular works. Both Indian and International perspectives have been included in these lists and are by absolutely no means exhaustive. The lists will continue to be updated both in variety and descriptions as my knowledge improves. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr or @bibliophilesblr. (PS - This is a work in progress. The names of books associated with many authors is still to be added.) ...

The following are some recommendations related to books on Food. Fiction and non-fiction have both been considered. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr or @bibliophilesblr. The years in brackets denote year of publication. Non-Fiction Tiffin: Memories and Recipes of Indian Vegetarian Food Fiction Sourdough

The following are some recommendations related to Cricket. Both Indian and International perspectives of the sport have been included in these lists. The lists will continue to be updated both in variety and descriptions as my knowledge improves. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr or @bibliophilesblr. The years in brackets denote year of publication. Democracy’s XI (2017) From Mumbai to Durban (2016) Mid-Wicket tales (2014) A corner of a foreign field (2003) Pundits from Pakistan Talking Cricket Timeless Steel - Rahul Dravid Eleven Gods and a billion Indians Picador book of cricket

The following are some recommendations related to Indian Politics. We start from roughly around the time the British were occupying India, all the way through the Freedom movement and to our present governments and the people involved in all of this. We welcome recommendations that you’ve found interesting that can be added to these lists. Please Tweet at us at @bibliophilesblr or @bibliophilesblr. The great partition Making sense of Pakistan Mr. and Mrs. Jinnah: The Marriage that Shook India Remnants of separation: A history of the partition through material memory The last Mughal

These lists are around books that have been discussed from 7 PM - 9 PM on Saturdays following our Weekly Silent reading sessions on Clubhouse. The Silent Reading sessions happen at 7-7.40 PM everyday at https://www.clubhouse.com/club/broke-bibliophiles-blore. Yes, you will need another app. Sigh. Books discussed on 12 Jun 2021 Books discussed on 19 Jun 2021