Oxford comes to woo Bibliophiles in J'nagar

Oxford Bookstore have opened their third new outlet in Jayanagar, 5th Block on Feb 23. Ms. Sudha Murty, CEO, Infosys Foundation, inaugurated the new bookstore in Jayanagar before a select audience of writers and booklovers.

Located at the heart of city’s residential and commercial district, the bookstore is committed to bringing the best in Indian and international publishing and book retailing to the city. CHA BAR, a space that narrates the complete tea story and offers a range of teas from the world over, is a part of the store experience.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Priti Paul, Director, Apeejay Surrendra Group, said,” I am delighted to bring Oxford Bookstore to Jayanagar in Bangalore. From a vast range of books for all ages and interests to exciting interactive literary sessions to the rejuvenating Cha Bar – we will provide the city with another chapter of the Oxford story, a story that started many years ago in 1920 in Kolkata continues to enthrall booklovers all over India”.

In addition to the popular sections of Fiction, Literature, Travel, Cookery, there are well-researched sections dealing with Health, Yoga, Tantra and Reiki. The New Age section is an important addition and section on Religion, Children, Art & Architecture are also well stocked. Other important sections include Business, Indian writing in English, Reference, Vernaculars and Nature. A large collection of Indian and International magazines is systematically organized for easy accessibility.

Mr. Rajiv Chowdhry, CEO, Apeejay Oxford Bookstores Pvt. Ltd explained, “ We are the best equipped ‘base camp’ for journeys of the mind. We offer our customers the widest range of titles and a consistently courteous and informed service. We believe that reading is a great stress buster and should be a habit that we should encourage among children.”
Heading the business of Oxford Bookstore in Jayanagar, Sushma Kedlaya said, “Over the years, Oxford Bookstore has redefined book retailing in the country. An alternate learning zone, the dynamic space will continue to encourage readers of all ages to explore the wonderful world of books.” 

The evening ended with Ms Sudha Murty’s book signing session and interaction with booklovers and readers from different walks of life.

Oxford Bookstore is the only completely integrated online offline bookstore in the country with access to 6 million titles worldwide. www.oxfordbookstore.com provides special online shopping benefits and is the only one of its kind, hosted out of India.

Computerworld Smithsonian Honors Archives & Academic Council recognized the path breaking work done by Oxford Bookstore by nominating it in the Business and Services category of the 2003 Computerworld Honors Collection.
Oxford Bookstore first began retail operations in the city at The Leela Palace in May 2003. The second store was launched at the Wipro Campus in November 2006. The other stores of the chain are in Kolkata (established 1920), Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Goa and Shillong.