10 Best Women-Run Bookstores In India

For those with a love for reading, here is SheThePeople's pick for the 10 best women-run bookstores and libraries in India that you must check out. | Image: Champaca, Instagram Read more

Sister Library, Mumbai

This library in Bandra West is run by women, of women writers, and for women readers. It was founded by Aqui Thami. | Image Source: No Borders Shop Sister Library

Champaca, Bengaluru

Champaca Bookstore, founded by Radhika Tambadia in Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, is a cosy readers' nook and cafe. | Image: Champaca, Instagram India's reading culture

Walking Bookfairs, Bhubaneswar

This mobile library and bookstore is a must-visit in Bhubaneswar. It was founded by Akshaya Bahibala and Satabdi Mishra. | Images: LBB (top); u/stickyzbae, Reddit (bottom) Mobile libraries

Trilogy, Mumbai

Trilogy Curated Bookshop & Library in Bandra West is another book lovers' haven. It was founded by Ahalya Naidu Momaya and Meethil Momaya. | Image: Trilogy website Books

Storyteller, Kolkata

Storyteller by Mayura Misra is a bookstore in Kasba, Kolkata, that celebrates diverse literature. | Image: T2 Online Books

One Up, New Delhi

One Up Bookstore Studio and Learning Lab is an enriching space for young minds, based in the national capital's Vasant Vihar. It was founded by Dalbir Kaur. | Image: Natasha Sharma blog Children and reading

Sisters of the People, New Delhi

Sisters of the People is a warm and welcoming charity bookstore and thrift store in New Delhi's Lajpat Nagar. It was founded by the late Mrs Satyanand | Image: Justdial Book recommendations

Pagdandi, Pune

Pagdandi Bookstore & Coffee in Baner is the perfect place to unwind with a book and a warm beverage. It was founded by Neha and Vishal Pipraiya. | Image: Pagdandi, Facebook Pune city guide

Luna, Hyderabad

Luna Bookstore, founded by Shilpa Sudhakar, is based in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. | Image: deepujbabu, X Books

Books & Brews, Mysuru

Books & Brews is a curated community library in Mysuru's Gokulam. It was founded by Digangana Mukherjee and Kavana Somaiah. | Image: booksnbrews_mysuru, Instagram Books

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