Penguin Random House India, kickstarts National Book Month this October with the launch of the Penguin Classics Store in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata. This year-long initiative aims to bring the widest and most sought-after range of international classics under one bookstore’s roof. This initiative will provide readers with an unparalleled literary experience that allows them to explore unexplored writers and discover from cover to cover the writings that are as relevant today as they were when they got published.
Partnering with legacy book storesIn Delhi, Penguin has partnered with five stores of Bahrisons, a legacy bookstore chain. In Mumbai, Penguin has joined hands with Kitab Khana, another legacy bookstore that is renowned for its location in a heritage building. In Bangalore, Penguin is collaborating with Blossoms, a beloved independent bookstore that has been a hub for book lovers for decades. In Kolkata, the partnership will be led by Starmark, one of the pioneers of large-format book retail in Kolkata.
The Classics Store at each of these bookstores will offer merchandise and a curated selection of recommendations under various genres, including romance, queer literature, mystery, thriller, and sci-fi. Book lovers or not, Classics are considered a keeper for life for their life-altering reading experiences and their beautiful covers and special editions. They often serve as a gateway for the uninitiated to embark on their journey into the world of timeless literature.
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