Best Bookstores and Libraries in Kolkata
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Kolkata? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Kolkata.
Oxford Bookstore
Oxford Bookstore offers a wide range of books across various genres and is known for its ambiance and chai bar.
Website: www.oxfordbookstore.com
Address: 17, Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Starmark
Starmark is a large bookstore chain in Kolkata that offers a vast selection of books, music, movies, and stationery.
Website: www.starmark.in
Address: South City Mall, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068
College Street Book Market
College Street Book Market is an iconic open-air book market, famous for its second-hand book stalls and academic bookstores.
Address: College St, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
Seagull Books
Seagull Books is a niche bookstore and publisher specializing in arts and media-related books, with a focus on international literature.
Website: www.seagullbooks.org
Address: 36C, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025
Earthcare Books
Earthcare Books is a bookstore that specializes in books on environmental issues, sustainable development, and alternative health practices.
Website: www.earthcarebooks.com
Address: 10 Middleton Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
National Library of India
The National Library of India is the largest library in India by volume and public record, housing a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and periodicals.
Website: www.nationallibrary.gov.in
Address: Belvedere Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
The Asiatic Society
The Asiatic Society has a library with a rich collection of rare books and manuscripts, focusing on Indology and related fields.
Website: www.asiaticsocietycal.com
Address: 1 Park Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Ramakrishna Mission Library
Ramakrishna Mission Library is part of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture and offers a serene environment for reading and research.
Website: www.sriramakrishna.org
Address: Gol Park, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
British Council Library
The British Council Library provides a contemporary collection of books, digital resources, and events related to UK education and culture.
Website: www.britishcouncil.in
Address: L&T Chambers, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
Calcutta University Library
Calcutta University Library is one of the oldest and largest university libraries in India, with a vast collection of academic resources.
Website: www.caluniv.ac.in
Address: Ashutosh Building, College Street Campus, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
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