Bangalore Events — book discussion

Join us on Sunday, 29 June, for the launch of Meera Ganapathi’s new book HOW TO FORGET: A BOOK OF SHORT STEPS AND LONG WALKS, a gentle, lyrical exploration of the act of walking, and how it helps us lose and find ourselves. Meera will be in conversation with Joshua Muyiwa, and the discussion promises to be profound and insightful—perhaps in unexpected ways. Here are the details of the event:  Date: 29 June 2025, Sunday Time: 6:00PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth NagarSince there is limited seating, we recommend that you confirm your spot soon. About the book:  In spare and...

What if you could taste a book before reading it? Not just read the blurb, but actually sample its mood, voice, and texture? Just like a spoonful of soup or a bite of dessert, giving you a sense of what’s to come. Welcome to BOOK TASTING, a collaboration between Champaca and Copper + Clove, where food and literature come together to create an unforgettable, sensory journey. In this special event, we’re exploring Sri Lanka, Japan, and Spain through both carefully chosen books and cuisine. With each course- an appetiser, a main, and a dessert, you'll also get a curated “taste” of a...

We’re delighted to host author Rudraneil Sengupta at Champaca for the book discussion of his new book, THE BEAST WITHIN. The discussion will be a conversation between Rudraneil and journalist Sharda Ugra, as they dive into the themes of the book- crime, caste, identity, and the many layers of life in Delhi. Here are the details of the event:Date: 21 June 2025, SaturdayTime: 5:30PMVenue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth NagarSince there is limited seating, we recommend that you confirm your spot soon - RSVP here! About the book: THE BEAST WITHIN takes readers into the murky, complex world of the Delhi Police and...

Join us on Sunday, 15th June, for a presentation of How to Climb a Tree, Aparna Nori’s beautiful and deeply personal photobook. Aparna will be in conversation with Gayatri Ganju and Kaamna Patel. Come to marvel over the stunning photographs and intricate illustrations; stay for a meditation on art, time, belonging, and growing up.  Here are the event details:  Date: 15 June 2025, Sunday Time: 5:30PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth NagarSince there is limited seating, we recommend that you confirm your spot soon—RSVP here! About the book:  HOW TO CLIMB A TREE, Aparna's deeply lyrical photobook, is a personal, intuitive...

Join us on Saturday, 14th June, for a discussion on THE MTR STORY: A LABOUR OF LOVE. The author, Pratima Chabbi, will be in conversation with Ruth Dsouza Prabhu. Expect a lively discussion about food and history—you might just see a whole new side to a restaurant you love so much.Here are the Event Details:Date: 14th June 2025, Saturday Time: 5:30 PM Location: Champaca Bookstore, Vasanth Nagar.Since there is limited seating, we recommend you confirm your spot here.About the book: Written to mark the centennial of the iconic restaurant’s founding, The MTR Story: A Labour of Love details the origin story...