Bangalore Events

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...

Join us at the bookstore to tune into this conversation between Prayaag Akbar and Jeet Thayil as they discuss Prayaag's latest novel, MOTHER INDIA.  The details of the event are as follows:  DATE: 7 SEPTEMBER  DAY: SATURDAY TIME: 5:30 PM MOTHER INDIA is the story of two young people living in contemporary Delhi. Plodding away to make a decent living despite a middling education, Mayank is employed in a right-wing content creator’s dingy basement studio. Nisha, recently moved to the city from her small town in the hills, works as a salesgirl for expensive Japanese chocolate in an upscale mall....

Build -A- Book is a carefully curated skill-based workshop about bookmaking. The participants will experiment together and learn how to transform ordinary household objects to repurpose them into journals and notebooks, and experiment with different materials. In this workshop you will learn:- How to build basic book structures- An elaborate way to stitch your own books- How to customise notebooks and journals while repurposing material. You won't need any materials.  We're looking at a total of 8-10 people, so book your seats before they're sold out! RSVP here.