The Strand Book Stall at Fort in Mumbai is an age-old institution in itself.
It is run by a Mr T.N. Shanbhag since decades.
The store itself is a small one with a mezzanine floor.
But it is crammed with books for one and all.
And yes, they let you browse for as long as you want.
This store is known to give the best discounts in Mumbai.
Due to constraints of space they are unable to stock a very large collection, but they
compensate their readers by holding a book exhibition every year at another
(spacious) venue.This annual book sale is always a sellout.One is never satisfied with a single visit! This writer has picked up books for everyone in the family and
also edutainment CD-ROMs for the kids at rock bottom prices.
They send mailers regularly to their readers and also politely entertain all sorts
of enquiries over the phone.
This is certainly the one stop book shop, especially for the discerning book-lover
who has a shoe-string budget.
Next time you’re in town do drop by to browse if not buy.And yes, do not forget
to write your name in their mailing list