BANGALORE: The IA book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy. — Edward P MorganBooks books and more books — that’s what you find when you enter the the huge room in the Institute of Engineers, (India), campus on Queens Road. The monsoon sale by Strand bookstore is on since July 8 and will go on till July 17. Categories of books available are numerous and range from spirituality, fashion, art and design, architecture, management, fitness, fiction, comics, crafts, science, photography, travel design, to childrens’ book. You name it and its there. And there is something called ‘the strand special’ which a collection of select books from Strand.“In order to make books affordable and reach out to the masses at higher discount. We have a lot of public loyalty and affection for Strand. People eagerly wait for the festival so that they can get the copy of their favourite book at a discounted price. Initially the festival used to take place once a year but due to the great demand we have it twice a year. The response has been pretty good so far here”, said Vidya Virkar, owner Strand.From Shakespeare to Woodhouse, from J K Rowling to Enid Blyton, from travel guides to cookery books, everything is available under this one roof. Over 40,000 titles are on display here and the minimum discount is 25 per cent going upto the maximum of 80 per cent. The day starts at 10 in the morning and goes on till 8.30 pm. One can also check out the books on the Strand website www.strandbookstall.com.“I come to Strand discount festival everytime its held. Its one of the best places to get books at good prices and also to get copies which might not be available in the market anymore. They have all types of books needed for me and my family. The children’s section has a great collection of stories and activities books,” said Preeti, a mother of two.
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