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We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting acclaimed author Sonali Prasad’s workshop on uncovering stories in reportage, archives and articles and turning them into compelling character sketches and ecological narratives. Join us on 24th August at our Indiranagar bookstore to slow down and really look at the world and the stories that always surround us. Here are the details of the workshop:  Date: 24th August 2025, Sunday Time: 11AM - 1:00PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar Fees: INR 1200 (including Sonali Prasad’s book, Glass Bottom)Since there are limited slots available, we encourage you to sign up here!ABOUT THE EVENT: Where...

In a world increasingly populated by and filtered through screens, the book is a source of unending comfort and joy: a physical, enduring presence that holds stories, art, and memories within its pages, and takes on a life of its own. Every old book, scrap of paper, and discarded box has potential—and this process of restoration and recycling celebrates imperfection, demystifies scarcity, and infuses sentiment into every step. We are thrilled to present an exciting workshop on book-making and book restoration with master bookbinder David Timethy, on 31 August 2025 at Champaca Indiranagar!  Join us for a chance to slow...

We are delighted to announce the Bengaluru launch of Volga’s much-awaited new novel, ON THE BANKS OF THE PAMPA—a powerful and piercing retelling of a familiar episode from the Ramayana that invites us to read the epic differently. Join us on 7 August in our beautiful Indiranagar space for a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation, moderated by Purnima Tammireddy and Prof. Chandan Gowda. Here are the details of the event:  Date: 7th August 2025, Thursday Time: 7:00PM Venue: Champaca Bookstore, Indiranagar Since there is limited seating, we recommend that you RSVP soon! About the book:  Sabari’s encounter with Rama is an...

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...