Bangalore Events — book experiences

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Champaca Bookstore's second location in Bangalore in the vibrant neighborhood of Indiranagar! Join us on Sunday, 6th April 2025, for a day filled with books, community, and celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space and share our love for books with you. Authors Sharda Ugra and Harini Nagendra will talk about the magic of bookstores, reading and writing and the communities they build from 6 PM to 7 PM. Pooja Ugrani from Sound of Paper will be in-store from 11 AM to 1 PM to show us how to fold colourful origami bookmarks....

Join S.B.Divya and Shalini Srinivasan at our bookstore as they discuss S.B.Divya's latest book LOKA, and S.B.Divya's work as an acclaimed writer of science fiction and fantasy. LOKA is set in the same universe as MERU, and is the story of Akshaya who is the hybrid daughter of a human mother and an alloy, a genetically engineered posthuman – and she's the future of life on the planet Meru.  Before choosing where her future lies, she wants to circumnavigate the most historic orb in the universe – the birthplace of humanity: Earth. Akshaya's parents reluctantly agree to her anthropological challenge...

The Book of Emperors by Ashwitha Jayakumar and Nikhil Gulati is an illustrated book of history that animates the lives and times of the Mughal Emperors, and we're thrilled to have the authors discussing this book at our bookstore! Ashwitha and Nikhil will be in conversation with Vikramajit Ram.  Drop by for this exciting book discussion and get a chance to meet the speakers in person on the 29th of September! Here are the details of the event:  DATE- 29TH SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY TIME- 12 PM- 1 PM  VENUE- CHAMPACA BOOKSTORE  RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  About the speakers: ...

Tune into this conversation between Radhika Oberoi and Andaleeb Wajid as they discuss Radhika's latest novel OF MOTHERS AND OTHER PERISHABLES.  The details of the events are as follows:  DATE- 15 SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY  TIME- 5 PM  Please RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  ABOUT THE BOOK OF MOTHERS AND OTHER PERISHABLES is an exquisite articulation of grief. It is also the sharp-eyed tale of a city tethered to violence and bursting with nazms.The morbidly funny voice of a dead woman echoes through the walls of her beloved storeroom, a compact space that contains her earthly belongings: cupboards full...

Champaca Bookstore & SkilLit Readers invite your child to embark on an enriching 3-day journey into the world of "A Cloud Called Bhura". This immersive program is designed to deepen their understanding of the book’s rich narrative and characters and engage with critical global issues like climate change and the inspiring role of child activists. Through guided discussions, interactive sessions, and creative activities, participants will explore the book’s themes and real-world relevance, fostering a deeper connection to literature and the world around them.Please note that participants are required to read the book before attending the workshop to fully engage with...