Bengaluru's Bookworm bookstore receives support after rain damage, historian Ramachandra Guha visits
Historian Ramachandra Guha buys books from rain-hit Bengaluru store, calls owner 'stoic and resolute'
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Following heavy rains in Bengaluru, India, the independent bookstore Bookworm suffered significant damage, prompting a wave of community support. Noted historian Ramachandra Guha visited the store, praised owner Krishna Gowda's resilience, and purchased books to help. The incident has galvanized local readers to support the beloved bookstore.
- 01Heavy rains in Bengaluru caused significant damage to Bookworm bookstore.
- 02Historian Ramachandra Guha praised the store's owner, Krishna Gowda, for his resilience.
- 03Community members have rallied to support the bookstore by purchasing books.
- 04Guha engaged with readers during his visit, signing copies of his work.
- 05Bookworm is committed to recovery and remains open for business.
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Bengaluru's independent bookstore, Bookworm, located on Church Street, faced significant challenges after heavy rains caused extensive damage to thousands of books. Despite the adversity, the store's owner, Krishna Gowda, demonstrated remarkable resilience, which was noted by historian Ramachandra Guha during his visit. Guha described Gowda as 'stoic and resolute' and took the opportunity to purchase books, showcasing his support for the local literary community. The incident has sparked a strong response from readers across Bengaluru, many of whom have visited the store to buy books and share their fond memories of Bookworm. Guha's visit turned a challenging week for the bookstore into a memorable occasion for patrons, as he interacted with them and signed copies of his book, 'Savaging the Civilized.' The Bookworm team expressed gratitude for the community's support and reassured customers that they are working diligently to restore the store while remaining open for business.
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The community's support for Bookworm highlights the importance of independent bookstores in fostering a vibrant reading culture in Bengaluru.
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