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For a city that reads as ferociously as Delhi, finding great bookstores is not an uphill battle. Every other neighbourhood has a nerdy corner, and that corner becomes an open secret. Here's one of them.
Every year, the May Day Bookstore celebrates International Labour Day with massive discounts. We say this as people who've hoarded books from each part of the city: this book sale's one of the biggest. Rich in leftist philosophy and other perspectives, you get indie titles, international classics, art catalogues, age-old journals, and everything in between for dirt-cheap prices (literally starting from Rs 20). The crowd is a lovely mix of students, artists, and even office-goers who are fond of literature. And you get to choose a pretty bookmark for every book you purchase!
The bookstore manager, Suvendu, told us that they start preparing for the mega sale 15 days beforehand! This includes filling up the studio with second- and first-hand titles on politics, art, food, travel, and more.
If you want to browse for fresh titles, you can also check out their evergreen bookstore for books published in-house, under the banner of Leftword.
The sale starts at 1 pm, with an opening performance by the Indian music composer and member of the band Indian Ocean, Raghu Ram. On the line is live music, recitals, reading sessions, and even a magic performance. Some prominent professors and journalists are involved. We'll let you find out who.
When: May 1, 1pm to 7pm
Where: May Day Bookstore, Shadipur
Entry: Free