5 Best Bookstores in Delhi (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Khan Market alone holds most of the bookstores in Delhi below, and between them these stores have logged over 8,700 Google reviews. That kind of concentration means the real question isn't whether Delhi has good bookstores, it's whether you want a pre-independence institution, a modern mall chain, or a specialist collection.

Short answer: Jain Book Depot (Connaught Place) leads on volume with 2,162 Google reviews at 4.1 stars, while Crossword (Select Citywalk) holds the highest review count among the mall chains at 2,135 reviews and 4.5 stars. For old-school Delhi charm, M/s Faqir Chand and Sons in Khan Market is a pre-independence institution rated 4.5 across 1,559 reviews.

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The Delhi Bookstore Shortlist, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Crossword, Select Citywalk Saket, New Delhi	4.5 ★	2,135	Wide selection / mall convenience	View ›
2	M/s FAQIR CHAND AND SONS	4.5 ★	1,559	Classic and rare literature	View ›
3	Bahrisons Booksellers	4.6 ★	1,117	Curated variety / decor browsing	View ›
4	Jain Book Depot pvt Ltd	4.3 ★	1,823	Affordable, student-focused	View ›
5	Jain Book Depot	4.1 ★	2,162	Nonfiction depth / Connaught Place landmark	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Crossword, Select Citywalk Saket, New Delhi

4.52,135 Google reviews

Crossword at Select Citywalk Saket is part of the Crossword chain, a national bookstore and stationery retailer covering fiction, non-fiction, children's books and gifts. This branch sits inside a mall on Level 1, next to the PVR box office, and organizes its stock by the store's own curated ranking system alongside genre.

What people praise

Broad mix of older and recently launched titles
Fair ratio of fiction, non-fiction and stationery
Convenient mall location, easy to combine with other errands
Staff described as helpful in finding specific books

Worth knowing

A staffing and pricing mix-up over a mislabeled discount sticker drew a detailed complaint, though the area manager followed up directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume2,135 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown67% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-reviewed mall bookstore on this list, and a reliable general pick if you want convenience and a broad catalogue rather than a specialist collection.

Website +918530206759 Directions

Shop No F18, 1st Floor, Select Citywalk Mall, opposite Khirki Village, Saket District Centre, District Centre, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017

#2🕑 Open 7 days

M/s FAQIR CHAND AND SONS

4.51,559 Google reviews

M/s Faqir Chand and Sons is a Khan Market bookstore established in 1951, originally founded in Peshawar before relocating to Delhi after Partition. It carries a mix of new, old and rare titles, with particular depth in classic and fiction literature.

What people praise

Genuinely rare finds, including hard-to-source classic authors
Deep pre-independence history that shows in the collection
Calm, welcoming atmosphere for browsing at length
Staff knowledgeable about specific genres and authors

Worth knowing

Can get crowded, per one reviewer, though most call it worth the visit anyway

Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,559 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for anyone chasing classic literature or a genuine sense of Delhi book-selling history. The rating holds up across a large and long-running review base.

+919911157575 Directions

Shop no 15/A, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Bahrisons Booksellers

4.61,117 Google reviews

Bahrisons Booksellers in Khan Market is a family-run bookshop that traces back to post-partition India, when its founder opened a small store in New Delhi. It stocks a wide, hand-picked mix of genres, including a newer 'Bahrisons Luxe' concept nearby with premium and designer titles.

What people praise

Hand-picked, well-sorted collection across many genres
Cozy, wooden interior that reviewers describe as calming
Staff will recommend genres or specific titles on request
One of the oldest booksellers in the city, per longtime customers

Worth knowing

Space is cramped and can feel crowded, according to multiple reviewers
One customer found the Khan Market flagship less comfortable than the Saket branch

Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,117 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for a curated, browse-for-hours experience rather than pure volume. If the main store feels tight, ask about the newer Bahrisons Luxe location nearby.

Website +911141687272 Directions

Opp Main Gate, Khan Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Jain Book Depot pvt Ltd

4.31,823 Google reviews

Jain Book Depot Pvt Ltd in Karam Pura is one of several branches carrying the Jain Book Depot name, run by the extended family that originally split into separate operations. It's known for affordable pricing and stock geared toward school and college textbooks alongside general titles.

What people praise

Genuine affordable pricing across textbooks and stationery
Long-running local reputation, decades of trust
Good for CBSE and college coursework
Owner personally engaged with customers, per reviews

Worth knowing

Multiple family-run branches share a similar name in the same area, so confirm you're at the right one
One reviewer flagged limited facilities on site

Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume1,823 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown57% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable choice if you're after affordable textbooks or general stock rather than rare finds. Note this Karam Pura branch is distinct from the Connaught Place location below.

Website +919811601451 Directions

A-141, near Milan Cinema Road, Block D, Karam Pura, New Delhi, Delhi, 110015

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Jain Book Depot

4.12,162 Google reviews

Jain Book Depot at Connaught Place is an iconic Delhi bookstore with roots from before independence, carrying an especially strong nonfiction collection alongside law, children's and medical books. Its ground floor covers bestsellers and general nonfiction, with children's books and astrology titles upstairs.

What people praise

Extensive nonfiction and specialist book selection
Genuine CP landmark status, still thriving decades on
Staff exchanged an edition for a customer despite a no-returns policy
Deep, dense stock that rewards browsing

Worth knowing

Card and UPI payment can be unreliable, so carrying cash is worth planning for
Cramped shelving, though reviewers frame it as part of the charm

Reputation scorecardrank in Delhi

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume2,162 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown49% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for serious nonfiction readers in Central Delhi. The highest review count on this list, and the rating holds steady even at that scale.

Website +918929107101 Directions

C-4 Oppsites Pvr Plaza, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the store’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, measured against other Delhi bookstores. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a rating built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than one built on a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do books typically cost at Delhi bookstores? (2026)

Pricing varies enormously by store type, mall retailers like Crossword run standard cover prices with periodic discounts, while independent Khan Market shops and family-run depots often price lower, especially on used or older stock.

Serving Delhi’s key book districts

These stores cluster around Khan Market and Connaught Place in Central Delhi, plus Select Citywalk Saket and Karam Pura further out. Searching for a bookstore near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you visit a specialty bookstore

Does the store carry new, used, or both categories of books?
Can they special-order a title that isn’t currently in stock?
Is there a student or bulk discount for textbooks?
Do they accept card and UPI, or is cash preferred?
Are there multiple branches with the same name, and which one is this?
Do they buy back or trade used books?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these bookstores?

We started from every bookstore in Delhi with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are there multiple stores with the name Jain Book Depot?

Yes. Family members who split the original business now run separate branches under similar names, including locations in Karam Pura and Connaught Place. Confirm the address before you go.

Which bookstore has the best selection of rare or classic titles?

M/s Faqir Chand and Sons in Khan Market is best known for classic and rare literature finds, including authors that are hard to source elsewhere in the city.

The bottom line

Crossword at Select Citywalk is the easiest default if you want a broad, convenient mall bookstore. For a genuinely historic experience, M/s Faqir Chand and Sons or Bahrisons in Khan Market are worth the trip. Whichever you pick, carry some cash, a few of these stores have inconsistent card payment.

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