Bangalore Events — book discussion

What if you could taste a book before reading it? Not just skim the blurb, but truly sample its mood, voice, and texture? Welcome to Book Tasting - a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Champaca and Broth Noodle Bar, where food and literature come together in a multi-sensory journey. In this special edition, we travel to Japan through a thoughtfully paired menu and a curated selection of books. With each course - a steaming bowl of ramen and a matcha-inspired dessert - you’ll be served not only a meal, but also a “taste” of a story from the region: a short reading, a guided...

Join us on Saturday, 26 July, as we dive into the wild, weird, sometimes shocking, but always entertaining world of THE BLAFT ANTHOLOGY OF GUJARATI PULP FICTION. Translator Vishwambhari S. Parmar and editor Rakesh Khanna will be in conversation with Zac O’Yeah, as they give us a sneak peek into the delightful short stories and novellas in this anthology. Here are the details of the event:  Date: 26 July 2025, Saturday Time: 6PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth NagarSince there is limited seating, RSVP to confirm your spot soon! About the book:  A rollicking, rip-roaring ride through the world of Gujarati...

Swoop into our Vasanth Nagar store on Sunday, 20th July, for a delightful and engaging discussion on Rohan Chakravarty’s BIRD BUSINESS, a book that dives into the lives, antics, and dramas of Indian birds like never before. Moderated by our very own Radhika Timbadia, the session promises to be fascinating, informative, and full of fun. Here are the details of the event:  Date: 20 July 2025, Sunday Time: 6PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth NagarSince there is limited seating, we recommend that you confirm your spot soon!About the book: What do you see when you watch a bird? There is plumage...

We’re delighted to invite you to the launch of INTO THE LEOPARD’S DEN by Harini Nagendra, the much-awaited continuation of the beloved BANGALORE DETECTIVES CLUB series. Harini will be in conversation with writer and podcaster Ramjee Chandran.Here are the event details:Date: 27 July 2025, SundayTime: 6:00PMVenue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth Nagar ( Champaca is accessible only by stairs)Since there is limited seating, we recommend that you RSVP to confirm your spot!About the book: Set in 1920s Bangalore and the misty hills of Coorg, INTO THE LEOPARD’S DEN follows amateur detective Kaveri Murthy as she faces her most intricate investigation yet. Confined to her...

Join us for a fun-filled morning at Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar, with a lively read-aloud of The Little Book of Indian Dogs by Anusha Ramanathan — lawyer, mother, and children’s book author who adores dogs of all shapes and sizes. Following the reading, children will enjoy a delightful art session with Sakena Begg, Bangalore’s beloved art educator and founder of Little Art Class — known for inspiring young minds to create with purpose and joy.Here are the Event Details: Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMVenue: Champaca Bookstore, IndiranagarAge Group: 4+Tickets: INR 199 (fully redeemable on books)Spaces are...