Old, New & Rare-You’ll Find All Kinds Of Books At These 5 Stores In Delhi!

Here’s a list for all you bibliophiles in the city!

Be it a thriller, mystifying sci- fi or classic romance, books always take you to another dimension, lighting up your spirit. Here are some bookstores in Delhi where you can get pocket-friendly reading material and stock up on your favourite titles, without going broke!

1. Piccadilly Book Stall

This is a one-stop-shop in Shankar Market for those looking to buy books on divinity, spirituality or mythology. They also have a huge collection of fiction and history books, starting at just Rs 50. This shop is perfect to browse through when you're not sure about what you want to read and wish to explore some rare topics for a change.

Where: Shop 64, Shankar Market, Connaught Circus, Barakhamba
When: 10:30 AM- 7:30 PM 

2. Anil Book Corner

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From Prem Chand to JK Rowling, you’ll find all kinds of pre-loved books here for dirt cheap prices. This tiny shop is often missed, but once you discover it, you’ll fall in love with it! The collection here will force you to buy more than what you had come for. The kind of treasures it houses- books from different languages, authors and genres- will make you want to visit this bookstore again and again.

Where: PVR Plaza Building, Middle Circle, Block H, Connaught Place
 When: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

3. Jacksons Books

Jacksons Books stocks both new and pre-loved books in more than 10 different languages. There is a whole world of fiction waiting to greet you at this store, it is truly a paradise for book lovers. There is something in store for everyone, from cook books to comics like Tinkle, Amar Chitra Katha and Panchatantra Tales. At Jacksons, you're bound to stumble upon a gem from your childhood.   

Where: 5106, Opp. Medikos Opticians, Paharganj, New Delhi
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

4. Bobby Novel library 

This store in AL Market in Shalimar Bagh is a 45-year-old book house. You’ll find books from authors like Daniel Steel, Nora Roberts, Agatha Christie, and many more when shopping here. The store gives you books at a 40% discount and when you're done reading, you can return the books and get half of what you paid in the first place!

 Where: AN-88, Model Town 3rd Main Road, Shalimar Bagh,
 When: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

5.Ram Gopal and Sons

This book store in CP is a wonderland and gateway to the past, stuck in a time wrap, happily keeping the spirits of paperbacks alive. From classics to children’s literature, these yellow charmed books on the shelves are surely ageing gracefully. What makes this place awesome is that you can borrow books for just Rs 40! The online library with free delivery makes it a unicorn in these times.

Where: 44, Shankar Market, Connaught Place 
When: 10:00 AM -7:00 PM