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Tamil Nadu

Book shopping in Tamil Nadu

  1. A

    Landmark Bookshop, Nungambakkam

    Landmark Bookshop, Nungambakkam Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam High Rd);

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  2. B

    JK Bookshop

    A small bookshop where you can buy or swap books in several languages, including English, French and German. Proceeds support village schools established by the owner.

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  3. C

    Turning Point Books

    A 4th-floor bookshop opposite New College with a good selection, especially the shelves on Indian religion.

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  4. D

    Malligai Book Centre

    Opposite the train station; the left-hand side has a decent selection of English-language titles.

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  5. E

    Focus Books

    Focus Books; Excellent selection of books, especially contemporary Indian writing, and postcards.

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  6. F

    Higginbothams, Commissioner's Rd

    Good selection of contemporary English-language Indian and other fiction, and great postcards.

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  7. G

    Higginbothams

    Decent English-language book selection. Has a branch at the airport.

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  8. H

    Sri Vidhya Book Centre

    Has a well-chosen stock of religious and cultural books.

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  9. I

    French Bookshop

    This small shop carries many French titles.

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  10. J

    Bookpoint Bookshop

    Bookpoint Bookshop.

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  12. K

    Fabindia

    This shop has a good variety of quality woven goods and furnishings, traditionally made but with a contemporary feel. In operation since 1960, one of its selling points is its ‘fair, equitable and helpful relationship’ with village producers.

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