‘A space for discussing books’ is one common thought that inspired the founders of reading clubs and groups in the city to create a community of people who love to read or are interested in developing the habit of reading. At a time when the pandemic caused many old bookstores and local circulating libraries to shut shop, these groups continued to encourage readers through online and, wherever possible, offline gatherings and activities.

Such interactions have continued to keep the reading culture alive in little spaces, public and private, across the city. Here are some of the active groups in Mumbai, which are fostering conversations about literature through intriguing ideas and methods: