'Shelf Life' is a weekly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. In part seven, Mid-Day reached out to five groups in Mumbai, which are connecting reading enthusiasts through online and offline gatherings
Mumbai Bookstagram recently met at Title Waves, Bandra. Image credit: Vidhya Thakkar
‘A space for discussing books’ is one common thought that inspired the founders of reading clubs and groups in the city to create a community of people who love to read or are interested in developing the habit of reading. At a time when the pandemic caused many old bookstores and local circulating libraries to shut shop, these groups continued to encourage readers through online and, wherever possible, offline gatherings and activities.
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