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Bengaluru's Book Clubs Offer Silent Reading and Themed Discussions Weekly

Several groups hold regular physical meetings at named local spots, offering options from silent reading to themed discussions.

By Bangalore Culture Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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Bengaluru has multiple active book clubs including Broke Bibliophiles Bangalore, Atta Galatta Book Club, Cubbon Book Reads, Under The Lamp, and Bring Your Own Book that meet physically monthly or fortnightly.

Cubbon Book Reads

Cubbon Book Reads is an introvert-friendly gathering of around 10 readers who meet silently every Saturday at 10:30 AM near State Central Library in Cubbon Park for outdoor silent reading without conversation.

Atta Galatta Book Club

Atta Galatta Book Club, founded by Rohini Malur, meets on the second or third Sunday of each month to discuss a theme rather than a specific book, exposing members to unfamiliar titles within that theme.

Broke Bibliophiles Bangalore

Broke Bibliophiles Bangalore, started in 2017, meets on the fourth or last Sunday at Bookworm bookstore with an open format allowing free discussion of any book or genre, requiring an online ticket for limited attendance.

Public readings, book releases, and author interactions are frequent in Bengaluru’s literary culture, with clubs like Cubbon Book Club and Under The Lamp hosting author sessions and poetry or play readings. These programs give visitors direct access to established local venues such as Cubbon Park and Bookworm bookstore. Meetings occur on predictable schedules tied to specific days of the month or week, allowing planning around travel.

Visitors can locate sessions through the named clubs that maintain physical meeting points at well-known city locations including the area near State Central Library. The open format at one group and the theme-based approach at another provide distinct entry points depending on preference for structured or flexible participation. Limited attendance at some meetings means checking requirements in advance through the clubs’ established channels.

Those interested in author sessions or poetry readings can connect with groups such as Under The Lamp that regularly include these activities alongside standard club meetings. The combination of silent reading gatherings and discussion-focused events supports varied levels of engagement for short-term visitors.

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