If you're a serious book-lover in Bengaluru, there are slim chances that you've not heard of Goobes Book Republic. Located in the basement of the Church Street Inn, the little store has a world of books for one and all. Besides being a successful bookstore, Goobes also functions as a library offering book rental services. Crammed into the little space, their collection is extensive, to say the least. The knowledgeable staff on hand will be more than happy to help you locate that elusive book should you have any difficulty. Apart from this, you can also sell your books and purchase second-hand books here.

Touted as the largest secondhand bookstore in India, Blossom Book House stocks nearly 2 lakh used and new book titles, including Kannada literature. This quaint bookstore on Church Street was created by former engineer Mayi Gowda in 2001, and has grown from a small book nook to a three-story powerhouse of literature. Blossom Book House also has an online division, and delivers to 27 cities.

Bookworm is a hole-in-the-wall book store tucked away in a small corner on the rather busy M G Road. Find an exhaustive stock of new releases, old titles and everything in between. The store staff are well versed with the various genres and titles in stock, so you can always find help at hand if you are unable to find a novel of your choice.

This classic bookstore dating back to 1977 provides a refreshing change from mass chain stores, along with personalized service. The spacious interiors of the store allow leisurely browsing of books, streamlined across shelves, under helpful titles and categories. While older titles are available, the children's category is wildly popular as well. Bestsellers are highlighted under the a nifty category titled Gangaram's Picks. Gangarams Book Bureau also organizes occasional author readings at its store.

Tucked away in a quiet street on Bengaluru's iconic MG Road, forgotten old books get a new lease on life, all thanks to owner and book savior KKS Murthy. Founded in 1945 by his father, the Select Book Shop is run today by Murthy and his son Sanjay. Over the years, this gem of a book shop has rescued several titles, and the shelves of books now tower tall over anyone who walks in. One look at the hardbound, yellowed pages of the many vintage books is certain to set bibliophiles into a tizzy.

The Temptation chain of music stores are quite well-known in the music loving city of Bengaluru, which incidentally has the privilege of hosting many international live acts. These guys stock the latest music CDs, DVDs, movies and much more. With a contemporary and funky ambiance, this particular store in Jayanagar has surely found its way into the hearts of most music aficianados. So when in Jayanagar and you have to pass time the musical way, just head towards 'Temptation M' store in the 3rd Block.

An amalgamation between a bookstore and event venue, Atta Galatta has a lot more to offer than just books and wisdom. Home to a fascinating collection of books in multiple regional and foreign languages, this bookstore is every bibliophile's dream destination. Found on the shelves of this store are books ranging from fictional and biographic novels, to philosophical, sociological and thought inspiring books by Indian authors. This is also the venue for theater and literary workshops as well as reading programs.