Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. Charles W. Eliot

Bibliophiles and readers can pamper the book lover inside them at various libraries and stores residing in the locality of the city. Jaipur’s old city houses a market that is known for its book stores viz. Chaura rasta. A number of book stores boast an immense compilation of novels, magazines, books, maps and other publications.

Adequately manage libraries embrace an immense collection of books, for instance Shubham library boasts almost 7000 books on various subjects. Libraries mentioned below are open for public, and facilitate visitors with comfortable environment.

Moreover, Crossword is one bookstore that is always thronged by book lovers. Especially the serene ambiance and stock of numerous encyclopedias, biographies, periodicals, novels, cookery books, comics and guides attracts the bibliophiles. Oxford on Sahkar mark is yet another asset for book lovers, the store is open from 10 am to 5 pm. Nevertheless, book stores at various nooks and corners of the city can facilitate you with magazines, maps, newspapers, and other journals.