Archive · 28 Jun 2025
India’s Reading Revival: Communities and Libraries Spur Growth
Lots of people in India are reading more books!
Even though some bookstores had to close because of online shopping, people are now joining reading groups or going to new libraries.
These places let people read together and talk about books if they want.
It's a fun way to read, make friends, and learn new things.
More people are buying books, and the book industry is growing again.
Reading communities and libraries are experiencing a resurgence in India.
Bookstores have been struggling, facing competition from online retailers.
Reading communities offer spaces for readers to gather, read, and socialize.
Community libraries are also growing, promoting reading for pleasure and study.
The publishing and bookselling businesses are seeing growth, reflecting the trend.
- Who
- Book readers, community members, library users, and bookstore owners.
- What
- A resurgence of reading communities and libraries in India is promoting reading.
- When
- The trend started with reading communities after the pandemic.
- Where
- Across India, in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and various towns and villages.
- Why
- To provide spaces for reading, socializing, and to encourage the habit of reading.
Bookstore Challenges
Community Growth
Sales Competition
Bookstore Challenges
Traditional bookstores, like Bestseller, struggled to compete with online retailers due to discounts.
Community Growth
Online competition from companies such as Amazon and Flipkart made it difficult for bookstores to offer competitive prices.
- Cubbon Reads Start Date
- January 2023
- Silent Book Club Founded
- 2019
- Bansa Community Library Start Date
- 2020
- Mirzapur Community Library Active Members
- 700-800
- Amazon India's Books Category Growth
- Double-digit