Best book shops to visit in Malleshwaram

Bengaluru

📚 1. Sapna book house – Malleshwaram

Why go: One of India’s largest book chains, this store offers a vast selection — from academic texts to Kannada literature, kids’ books to self-help.
📍 8th Cross, Sampige Road
🕒 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

📖 2. Ankita book house

Why go: A favorite among students, it’s stocked with guides, reference materials, and competitive exam books. Affordable pricing and knowledgeable staff.
📍 Link Road, near 10th Cross
🕒 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM

📘 3. Total kannada

Why go: A gem for lovers of Kannada language and culture. From Kuvempu to modern poets, find everything in Kannada, including CDs, magazines & rare titles.
📍 Sankey Road near Malleshwaram Circle
🕒 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📕 4. Prakash book depot

Why go: Compact but packed. Ideal for textbooks, local school syllabi, and stationery. A staple for Malleshwaram residents for decades.
📍 11th Cross, near Navrang Theatre
🕒 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📔 5. Aakruti books

Why go: Small indie bookstore with a curated selection of fiction, philosophy, art and design books. Great for gifting or weekend browsing.
📍 Margosa Road
🕒 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

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