The Independent Bookshops Association of India has decided to celebrate October 7 as Independent Bookshop Day from this year onwards. mid-day catches up with indie bookstore owners across the country and figures out the secrets behind running a successful indie bookshop.

Create a community of readers

What makes an indie bookshop memorable is the community of readers it creates, according to Neha Tiwari, co-founder of Pagdandi, a Pune-based library-cum-bookshop founded in 2013. “The beauty of an indie store is that they are spaces for exchanging ideas and discussing the magic that books have.” Co-founder Vishal Pipraiya, adds, “It’s both a challenge and a responsibility to do a good job of recommending books.” 
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Pagdandi Bookstore Cafe, Pune