Archive · 19 May 2025
Hyderabad Welcomes New Book Clubs to Foster Social Reading
In Hyderabad, some new book clubs are popping up to make reading more fun and social!
Bookgasm is like a group where people meet to talk about books, sharing what they thought about different parts.
The Lit People is another club that does more than just reading, they have authors visit and do special activities.
Both clubs want to help people connect with each other and make reading a shared experience.
The clubs are structured, but still open and inclusive to everyone.
Bookgasm and The Lit People are new book clubs in Hyderabad promoting social reading.
Bookgasm, part of the Oopar Club, focuses on themed discussions and curated excerpts.
The Lit People offers experience-led engagement with author visits and activities.
The Lit People has a membership model to encourage focused participation.
Both clubs aim to build communities and make reading a more social activity.
- Who
- Bookgasm, founded by Sagar Agarwal, and The Lit People, founded by Kalpana Sinha and Unnati Ved.
- What
- New book clubs in Hyderabad are sparking social connections through shared reading experiences.
- When
- Bookgasm meets every other Sunday at 12:30 pm; The Lit People meets on the third Saturday of every month.
- Where
- Bookgasm meets in cafes around Hyderabad and Bengaluru; The Lit People venues shift based on the book's theme.
- Why
- To foster community, provide structured discussions, and make reading more social and engaging.
Bookgasm
The Lit People
Structure
Bookgasm
Focuses on open, inclusive, and lightly moderated conversations to keep things flowing.
The Lit People
Employs a membership model and structured events to ensure engaged participation and intentional discussions.
- Bookgasm Founder
- Sagar Agarwal
- The Lit People Founders
- Kalpana Sinha and Unnati Ved
- Bookgasm Frequency
- Every other Sunday at 12:30 pm
- The Lit People Frequency
- Third Saturday of every month
- The Lit People Membership Options
- Annual Plan for ₹7,650 or a two-book, two-event starter for ₹2,295.