The only thing a bibliophile likes more than seeing never-ending shelves of books — and a hot cuppa to keep them warm as they go book hunting — is a space to geek out about their favourite reads, or argue against the ones that lost favour. The independent bookstore, Wayword & Wise, is starting a book club in September to offer such a shelter for voracious readers.

Manager of the bookstore, Aradhana Dwivedi-Verma, reveals that this is their debut attempt at such a venture. “The bookstore has been a beloved institution for a long time. A couple of years ago, when it looked like it was going away for good, it felt pretty tragic for many readers,” she shares about the literary nook known for its interesting curation. After two long years of the pandemic that were peppered with restrictions and closures, the bookshop is aiming to rebuild a connection with the city’s reading community. “One of the initiatives we’re using to reconnect with the community is the book club. We want to host it for different age groups and themes, but for now, this seems like a good place to begin,” the manager explains.