DESTINATION BOOKS
Bookstores are like literary heaven for readers. And as readers, there are always a few bookstores that become our happy place over time. We've all had the disappointing experience of desperately looking for a specific book but running out of places to look. And with countless new virtual bookstores, the search never seems to end.
If you're someone who has been reading books since they could barely speak, these names will definitely ring a bell. But for the less familiar yet passionate readers, this list will be a useful one.
PATHAK SHAMABESH
Pathak Shamabesh is well known for its diverse collection of both Bengali and English titles. With several branches, online facilities, exclusive readers' club, and an amazing environment for booklovers, Pathak Shamabesh is probably the place to go if you want to buy original copies at a low price. The broad collection of both foreign and local books is something that keeps them at the top of the game. Although, if you're looking to buy, it is better to visit the store as you may not be able to view ALL of their collections online.
ZEENAT BOOK SUPPLY
Although Zeenat is one of the oldest stores on this list, they still continue to give readers quality books. A small shop in New Market with friendly faces to greet you, the staff at Zeenat Book Supply is very loyal to its customers. If there is ever a time when they don't have the book you want, they will make sure to take orders from you to add them in their stock. Be sure to ask them.
NILKHET
No matter what kind of book you need, Nilkhet is the place to go. Starting from children's books to USLME prep guides, the Nilkhet book market has a large number of shops in one place waiting to serve you. More popular for second-hand and used books, Nilkhet is somewhere both students and bookworms have been to at least once. While the traffic and crowd there may seem hectic, going from one shop to another to find that one book will make you feel like a maze runner.
ROKOMARI.COM
Rokomari.com is probably a more recent name on this list. Starting in 2012, Rokomari has one goal: to supply Bangladeshi book lovers with books. With the help of this online portal, you can order original copies from anywhere in Dhaka. Not only this, before buying a book, you can read a few pages to decide whether you want to buy it or not. They also have a review collection that you can check out before buying. Overall, the great quality and service Rokomari provides makes it a go-to for every reader out there.
BOI BICHITRA
As a place we've all heard of at some point in our lives, Boi Bichitra is still one of the few choices we hold on to. They have a good collection of books – with local and original prints to choose from. They mainly consider themselves a place for English medium books, serving many schools, but in reality they pretty much keep every kind of book imaginable. You can find copies of new released books as well as classics here. However, the cost for the originals might make you flinch a little.
THE BOOKWORM
Bookworm is also another great place to buy English books from. Very popular among the youth in the city, they emphasise their collection on YA books with titles from Neil Gaiman, James Dashner, Stephen King and so on. They also keep Western classics, all in original prints. In fact, if you ever go during a clearance sale, you can get books for as less as BDT 150.
WORTHY BOOKS BD
Worthy Books is a relatively new name that comes to mind when suggesting a good place to buy books. An online platform that mainly supplies locally printed books, they're making a name for themselves out there. Even with their collection of bestsellers, they make sure to try their best when it comes to helping their bookworm customers. They will also make sure to give you a new copy if there are any mistakes on their part.
DREAMOLOGY
Dreamology has recently started turning heads because of their exemplary improvement in book quality and customer service. They always had a unique collection of books. And with the recent development of their book quality – starting from amazing prints to customers receiving mint condition books at their doorsteps – they can now claim themselves to be a top choice in every reader's list.
Places like PaperTree, The Bookshelf, Gyankosh, and PBS Book Shop also sell good quality books and are definitely places you should check out when looking for a rare piece.
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