Bookworms’ Guide: Best Reading Corners in Delhi

In this digital era, where people are often glued to phone screens for reels and streaming videos, one thing that has never faded over time is the passion for reading books, especially for bibliophiles or bookworms. 

Not every booklover shares a similar taste. Some prefer fiction, non-fiction, or autobiographies. We can enjoy reading them in our leisure time, or during a long journey. 

Books are our best companions as they keep us hooked through gripping stories and take us to a fictional world far from the chaos of daily life.

The habit of book-reading not only helps in beating boredom but also lets you expand your knowledge on facts you never knew before. 

Even though digital reading has its advantages, still, the charm of holding a book, flipping its pages, and displaying it on a shelf is irreplaceable.

Even today, people flock to bookstores to catch the latest titles of their favourite authors. So here's a roundup of some of the best reading corners in Delhi to explore.

Best Reading Corners In Delhi: Pick The Book Of Your Choice

Here are some of Delhi’s best reading spots to welcome booklovers. 

Kunzum Travel Cafe, Gurgaon

Although Gurgaon is a popular place for party animals because of its vibrant nightlife, it also welcomes booklovers to its famous reading spot, Kunzum Travel Cafe. 

Besides green teas or black coffees, you can also expect a collection of magazines and books on the walls. There is also a donation box to contribute your fair share.

Cafe Turtle in Khan Market

Next on the list is Cafe Turtle in Khan Market, welcoming its visitors with a soothing ambience, vintage decor and beautiful space adorned with books. 

Besides reading, you can also enjoy a culinary treat at turtle speed, as the cafe truly stands by its title. Hence, it's a perfect place for a peaceful reading. Don't miss out the scrummy desserts. 

Chha Bar, Connaught Place

Chha Bar in Connaught Place is one of the best reading corners in Delhi. With minimal ambience, it still holds visitors' attention. 

What makes it more worthwhile is its variety of teas with lip-smacking dishes such as bun kebab, smoked barbecue sausage, and kadhai chicken pizza. 

In Delhi, this is one of the top book cafes for bibliophiles. 

Lodhi Reads, Lodhi Garden

Inspired by Cubbon Reads from Bangalore, Lodhi Reads in Lodhi Garden, Delhi,  is a spot where you become part of a silent community read on Saturday between 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

It is not just a place to breathe fresh, natural air, but also a place to experience a quiet reading session. Do bring your mat and a book, and join the community. No registration is required.

Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park, Gurgaon

Akin to Lodhi Reads in Lodhi Garden, there is a place called Gurgaon Reads at Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park. 

Having similar timings, you can join the community on weekends between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Visit with a book of your choice, a mat, and a packet of snacks. Avoid bringing your chatty friends here.

Some of the Best Books To Read In 2025

With a brief mention of the best reading corners in Delhi, we bring you a handpicked list of the best fiction and non-fiction books to read in 2025.

Fiction

• The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
• Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
• Grave Empire by Richard Swan
• The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman
• The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai 
• Unknown City by Amitabha Bagchi 
• The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath by Amish

Non-Fiction

• Mark Twain by Ron Chernow
• Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse by Luke Kemp
• The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch
• Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy 
• Indian Constitution: A Conversation with Power by Gautam Bhatia 
• The Himalaya in a Small House by Anuradha Roy
• Wild Fictions by Amitav Ghosh

Memoirs

• The Outsider: A Memoir for Misfits by Vir Das
• The Lucky Ones by Zara Chowdhary
• Sach Kahun Toh by Neena Gupta
• 107 Days by Kamala Harris
• Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power by Parvati Shallow

Conclusion

That wraps our list of some amazing reading corners in Delhi that you shouldn't miss if you have a hobby of reading books in a peaceful corner. 

Besides listing the places, we have also suggested books that you may like to add to your bookshelf. These include fiction, non-fiction and memoirs.

Irrespective of preferences, books are your best buddies that not only entertain you but also educate you. They are the best keepsakes when planning a lone journey.