Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Pune’s Book Club Celebrates 25 Years
A long time ago, in 2001, two people named Mohini and Satish Khot started a book club in a dusty room in Pune, India.
They wanted a place where people could talk about books they loved.
At first, it was just a small group, but over time, more and more people joined.
They even moved to a better place and started having special events.
When a big sickness called the pandemic happened, they had to stop meeting in person, but they didn't give up.
They used the internet to keep their meetings going, and now people from all over the world join them.
On December 1, 2025, they will celebrate 25 years of their book club, showing how much they love reading and sharing ideas with others.
The Book Club Pune was founded on January 1, 2001, by Mohini and Satish Khot in a dusty reading room at the Poona Club.
The club started with just two people discussing a book and has grown into a global literary forum with members from various countries.
The club's structure is inclusive, with no fees, no hierarchy, and no attendance rules, welcoming even non-readers through introductory presentations.
During the pandemic, the club transitioned online, expanding its reach beyond physical borders and continuing meetings via Zoom.
The club will celebrate its 25th anniversary on December 1, 2025, at the US Library in Pune, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
- Who
- Mohini and Satish Khot, along with a global community of readers
- What
- The Book Club Pune celebrating its 25th anniversary
- When
- Founded on January 1, 2001, celebrating on December 1, 2025
- Where
- Originally at the Poona Club, now at the US Library, Pune, with global online participation
- Why
- To create a space for readers to discuss books and share ideas
- Founders
- Mohini and Satish Khot
- Founding Date
- January 1, 2001
- Location
- Pune, India
- Current Membership
- Global, including New York, Hong Kong, Ghana, Geneva, Sri Lanka, England
- Anniversary Date
- December 1, 2025
- Current Venue
- US Library, Pune
- Key Milestone
- Transitioned online during the pandemic
- Notable Feature
- No fees, no hierarchy, no attendance rules