For all the book lovers in Tricity, there is some good news. Bookchor is in Chandigarh with its unique ‘Lock the Box’ book fair. With an amazing collection boasting of more than two million books, the book fair has a different concept than others like it.
There are three different-sized boxes available at the venue where you can choose the box on the basis of the number of books you wish to buy. Akshay Jangra from the Bookchor team explains that the three different boxes come with three different prices. The smallest box which is green in colour is for Rs 1,200, the mid-sized box which is orange in colour is for Rs 1,800 and the biggest one which is pink is for Rs 3,000. You can buy as many books as could fit into the box that you choose to pick, but your box must close fully.
So if anyone wishes to purchase books without going for the boxes? “It is possible but would end up costing the buyer more whereas the flat price of each of the boxes ensures you get more than your money’s worth,” says Jangra.
Weekends are busier and this time Bookchor has made sure that it is in Chandigarh for an entire month. “Since there was a good response last time around, therefore we have booked the place for the entire month,” says Jangra. This is the third edition of the fair and there are many genres to choose from. They have something for every reader, from a great collection of romance reads to thrillers, there is an interesting poetry collection, books on history and politics in addition to the classics. Bookchor merchandise is also available for purchase at the venue. They have a quirky collection of tote bags, diaries and a host of different bookworm-friendly merchandise on display at the fair.
About Bookchor
Bookchor.com is a startup that was founded six years ago. The aim of the enterprise is to promote reading and its mission is to provide readers with their favourite books at pocket-friendly prices. The ‘Lock the Box’ book fair started in 2018 in the national capital. This year will mark the third edition of ‘Lock The Box’ book fair in Chandigarh.
You can buy and sell books online as well on their website bookchor.com . It is an e-commerce platform where they offer good quality second hand books at affordable prices, available on Android, iOS and the web. Not only this, they also have the option which allows their users to donate books for the benefit of underprivileged children in India in collaboration with their NGO partners. The organisation not only sells books, their users can also use the platform provided by Bookchor to sell their own books to interested buyers directly.
Date: On till December 4
Venue: Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector 15, Chandigarh
website: bookchor.com
