It is almost 7pm by the time we drive into the Lokhandwala Market where Book Lovers is situated and the skyline has turned pitch dark. It is raining and thundering but Rudramani Biradar of Book Lovers is delighted to host us. He says his shop maybe small but is frequented by the biggest names. Biradar shares that when he bought this property, he was discouraged by everyone. “I was told that nobody in Lokhandwala reads or writes books and I have proved all of them wrong. Only the fortunate are surrounded by flowers and books and I am among them. Our shop has customers round the clock and when there is a lull, my team and I read books”.
On that happy note we say adieu to Book Lovers and after a while to each other. Sabaji Kadam and James of Prakash Books have been super energetic all day but are now visibly exhausted. So is our chauffeur Syed for the day. I am drained physically and mentally and cannot wait to get into my bed and served a strong cup of tea. Thank you, Fingerprint Publishing Books, for this wonderful idea and experience. You have initiated the trend of Retail Round Up and now everyone is going to follow it.
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