5,000 Books Ruined Overnight: Bengaluru's Beloved Bookstore Hit By Rain

Bengaluru's beloved Church Street bookshop The Bookworm has lost up to 5,000 books after heavy rain flooded the store, with the owner working to dry and sell salvageable stock while the reading community rallies online to offer support.

Apr 30, 2026 3

5,000 Books Ruined Overnight: Bengaluru's Beloved Bookstore Hit By Rain
Bengaluru's beloved Church Street bookshop The Bookworm has lost up to 5,000 books after heavy rain flooded the store, with the owner working to dry and sell salvageable stock while the reading community rallies online to offer support.
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