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Best Independent Bookstores in Mumbai

The Mumbai bookstores we keep returning to for new finds, old editions, and quiet corners.

Best Independent Bookstores in Mumbai

Mumbai's independent bookstores are small, stubborn, and full of surprises. Some have been around for decades, others opened quietly in the last few years.

Here are the ones we recommend for a slow afternoon of browsing.

The List

  1. 01Kitab KhanaFortA beautiful restored space with a strong Indian selection.
  2. 02Title WavesBandra WestWide-ranging, well-curated, and a cafe attached.
  3. 03TrilogyBandra WestSmall, opinionated, and excellent for literary fiction.
  4. 04The Penguin BookstoreBandraSpecialist Penguin and Riverhead titles.
  5. 05PaperbackPrabhadeviSecond-hand treasures and a loyal community.
  6. 06United BooksDadarAcademic, regional, and rare titles.
  7. 07Strand Book StallFortA Mumbai institution. Great discounts, huge range.
  8. 08BookMyBookAndheriUsed books traded and delivered across the city.
  9. 09Kala Ghoda BooksKala GhodaArt, design, and architecture specialists.
  10. 10PagdandiBandraBooks, chai, and conversations. A community room more than a shop.