New and emerging book clubs have got to be the best thing which has happened in our city in the past few years. What could be better than a common place where all book lovers can meet to discuss their favourite books and exchange thoughts? In fact, in the kindle-age, they are definitely helping in keeping the print medium alive. And if it sounds like a great idea to you too, then you must check out these 7 amazing book clubs Delhi-NCR.
1. Gurgaon Book Club
If you are one of those who is always looking for suggestions on new books to read, then Gurgaon Book Club is the place for you. The idea is to organize book readings and conduct author workshops, to discuss any book or topic which you can possibly imagine. The membership to the book club is absolutely free, so you can come to talk and listen about various books, grab some snacks and relax here.
Contact: 098711 27378
2. Mango Tree Reading Club
Located in the heart of South Delhi, Mango Tree Reading Club is a children’s book club which started in 2009. It’s suitable for children aged between 4-9 years where children can learn new words. They let children communicate well and work on their oratory and speech skills. Apart from just discussing and reading, kids can even indulge in activities like paintings, games like Jenga and do other creative exercises to keep them engaged and focused.
Where: No. 8, Sainik Farms, Khanpur Close To Select City Walk, Sainik Farms, Delhi
Contact: 011 6657 5922
3. Delhi Book Lovers
One of Delhi’s largest and most active book clubs, Delhi Book Lovers aims to provide an amazing platform for readers to indulge in some discussions and readings. They also organize author-interactive sessions, events, book releases as well as workshops for upcoming aspiring writers. The meeting spot is not fixed, they usually meet up in coffee shops. Membership to this one too is completely free. Not just that the members of the club receive special invites to book releases and launches too.
Contact: +91-9811729175
4. The Eclectic Book Club for Women
Started by two women, The Eclectic Book Club For Women is an all-women book group. The women meet once a month, usually in Lajpat Nagar and schedule a meet-up to discuss books over snacks. At meetings, a moderated discussion about the books takes place. Not only that, you also get an opportunity to buy a copy of next month’s book and vote on the next book to read for the club. And often, they organize a screening of movies if the books have been converted into movies.
5. Reading Caterpillar
Looking for a place to send your little ones for reading? Then Reading Caterpillar is your go-to place. They have an amazing and interactive fun library that is full of books curated for children between the ages of 1 to 8 years. Not just that they even conduct regular workshops and sessions revolving around different authors. And if kids feel bored and need a change, they have space for activities such as origami and weaving. On the top of the point, Saturday is a day dedicated as parent’s day at Reading Caterpillar where parents read and spend time along with the children.
Where: House No. 24, 2nd Floor, Block F, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi
Contact: 099536 37995
6. Bring Your Own Book
Bring Your Own Book club is a volunteer-led community. Members here discuss the book of their choice and even exchange books with each other. Not just in Delhi, they have their centres in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat, and Hyderabad. The location of the meetup is not fixed but the members of the club pre-decides the place and time to discuss the book they are currently reading. The meetups are usually held in parks or cafes. Sounds like fun, right?
7. Novel Ideas Gurgaon
Novel Ideas has over 700 registered members who are mostly aged between 20 to 40 years. The group indulges in some intellectual discussions on books, politics, religion and all the other topics which are quite trending. The members meet on alternate Saturdays for 2 hours at book stores or at coffee shops around M.G. Road, Gurgaon. If you guys are willing to join this community all you need to go is keep a tab on their meetup page and membership is absolutely free.
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