Books on every wall, new and second-hand
A large, unpretentious bookshop in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, stocking new publications alongside a considered range of second-hand and rare titles.
New publications and secondhand titles share the same floor, so you can compare both in one visit.
Reviewers single out cult classics and older books that are hard to find in other shops.
Visitors describe the staff and owners as approachable and supportive, including when they came looking for school library books.
Reviewers often say one visit is not enough, with a whole afternoon spent between the shelves.
The Bookworm is a large shop that looks modest from the street, but inside the shelves run deep and wide. New publications sit alongside secondhand titles, many of them in well-kept condition, and the staff are happy to offer suggestions when you are unsure what to pick up next.
Regular readers come for the cult classics and older titles that are harder to find elsewhere, and families come for school library stock. Visitors often lose track of time here, so set aside an afternoon.
Current publications across a range of subjects, with discounts on some new titles.
Well-kept used copies, often at a lower price than the new edition.
Older and hard-to-find titles, including cult classics that readers say are rare to find elsewhere.
Staff recommendations for readers who are unsure what to pick up next.
Selections for school libraries, as one visiting group found when they came to stock their library.
“Very nice place for book lovers - we had been there to look for books for our school library and found that a day was not enough. The staff & owners were very approachable and supportive. Looking forward to our next visit.”
“This bookstore is truly a gem in the heart of Church Street. My husband and I didn't even realise how we spent over 3 hours and still had so much more to explore. If you are in Bengaluru, you must visit this place at least once.”
“Loved it, heaven for book lovers. Especially if you're into cult classics. Those books are rare to find in other places. And discounts make it better. Browse on the interior side, you'll find some old classics.”
The Bookworm is at Before, The Bookworm, Brigade Gardens, 62, Church Street, BPL building, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Monday 10 am–8:30 pm; Tuesday 10 am–8:30 pm; Wednesday 10 am–8:30 pm; Thursday 10 am–8:30 pm; Friday 10 am–8:30 pm; Saturday 10 am–9:30 pm; Sunday 10 am–9:30 pm.
Yes, The Bookworm is open on Saturday, 10 am–9:30 pm.
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The Bookworm has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 3522 Google reviews.
The Bookworm lists: New books, Second-hand books, Rare and cult classics, Reading suggestions, School library books. See the full list above.
Yes. The Bookworm is a book store in Indiranagar, Bengaluru.
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