Cambridge Book Depot
Cambridge Book Depot
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Ma Na
Ambala, India342 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Just taking a stroll for 2 Km from the main square of the Mall Road in Mussoorie would take you to the Cambridge book Depot or you can take cycle rickshaw also. There are many aisles and shelves loaded with books throughout the tiny store.
One can surely find a heart-warming classic or even the latest books in this store.
The shopkeeper is very hospitable and helpful. They will surely help you find your next read.
Most importantly in this very store you can get a chance to meet Mr. Ruskin Bond. Ruskin Bond is a very renowned Indian Author. His iconic style of writing has kept many of us mesmerised. This store provides you an opportunity to have a live conversation with Mr. Bond every Saturday between 3pm to 5pm. Many fans visit him throughout the year.
Sadly, due to COVID-19, Mr. Bond has stopped visiting the store following social -distancing norms. He might start visiting the store later in the year as per the store owner.
The Cambridge Book Depot houses Ruskin Bond’s entire collection. All his books can be found here. They even provide the latest edition of his books. Truly Cambridge Book Depot is a must visit spot for all Ruskin Bond fans.
One can surely find a heart-warming classic or even the latest books in this store.
The shopkeeper is very hospitable and helpful. They will surely help you find your next read.
Most importantly in this very store you can get a chance to meet Mr. Ruskin Bond. Ruskin Bond is a very renowned Indian Author. His iconic style of writing has kept many of us mesmerised. This store provides you an opportunity to have a live conversation with Mr. Bond every Saturday between 3pm to 5pm. Many fans visit him throughout the year.
Sadly, due to COVID-19, Mr. Bond has stopped visiting the store following social -distancing norms. He might start visiting the store later in the year as per the store owner.
The Cambridge Book Depot houses Ruskin Bond’s entire collection. All his books can be found here. They even provide the latest edition of his books. Truly Cambridge Book Depot is a must visit spot for all Ruskin Bond fans.
Written 26 March 2021
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Vikas Singh
Ghaziabad, India4,334 contributions
Jan 2020
CBD is easily the No-1 book store in the country. A family run independent book shop the owner brothers have deep knowledge on the subject and about Mussoorie based writers. You can easily spend 2-3 hours at the shop browsing through their collection or just chatting with them. They have the best collection of Ruskin Bond books in the country. Every Saturday evening India's favourite author Ruskin Bond comes down to the shop to meet his fans and sign the books for them.
Written 13 April 2020
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Trav
Uttar Pradesh, India206 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
It's like any other bookshop but the highlight is that Ruskin Bond, the famous children's writer comes here on Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for the last several years. Children can meet him personally and get a signed copy. If you reach of any other day, to ask for a signed copy.
Written 6 July 2016
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ManeeshGoal
Mumbai, India82 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
If you are a bookworm, like me, then you must visit this old bookstore in Mussoorie. They have a fine collection of books - especially books set in the region as well as those written by the authors of the land - and a genial Mr. Sunil Arora to guide you on which books to purchase.
If you are an avid reader of Mr. Ruskin Bond's works, again like me, then you could possibly meet him here (weather and his health permitting) on Saturdays between 3:30 - 5:00 PM.
You could also, separately, should you miss meeting Mr. Bond, purchase books signed by Mr. Bond or write to Mr. Arora to courier books signed by him.
A word of praise is in order for Mr. Arora and his staff for brilliantly managing the crowds that gather on Saturdays for a tryst with Mr. Bond.
I got lucky and had the honour of meeting Mr. Bond at the store - you could too!
If you are an avid reader of Mr. Ruskin Bond's works, again like me, then you could possibly meet him here (weather and his health permitting) on Saturdays between 3:30 - 5:00 PM.
You could also, separately, should you miss meeting Mr. Bond, purchase books signed by Mr. Bond or write to Mr. Arora to courier books signed by him.
A word of praise is in order for Mr. Arora and his staff for brilliantly managing the crowds that gather on Saturdays for a tryst with Mr. Bond.
I got lucky and had the honour of meeting Mr. Bond at the store - you could too!
Written 2 May 2017
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RuchikaSrivastava
Mumbai, India84 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
Every Saturday the shop owner hosts an hour with Ruskin Bond where fans can come meet and get an autograph.
That is the claim to fame. Located on mall road, the shop is very popular and you're quite likely going to find the book you want in this over crowded and overfull store.
That is the claim to fame. Located on mall road, the shop is very popular and you're quite likely going to find the book you want in this over crowded and overfull store.
Written 10 April 2016
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nitsj76
989 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
This is a famous book shop on the Mall in Mussoorie manage by the Arora family.
Besides the opportunity to buy autographed books signed by the famous author, one gets a chance to meet Mr. Ruskin Bond every Saturday afternoon,mweather permitting. There's quite a crowd which gathers on Saturday vying to get books autographed by the renowned author.
Good stock of books, novels and stationery of course.
Besides the opportunity to buy autographed books signed by the famous author, one gets a chance to meet Mr. Ruskin Bond every Saturday afternoon,mweather permitting. There's quite a crowd which gathers on Saturday vying to get books autographed by the renowned author.
Good stock of books, novels and stationery of course.
Written 9 May 2017
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prem k
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India12 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
a real paradise for book lover. magazines, newspaper, kids books , you feel lost.worth a visit to get something to read , and books for kids
Written 31 August 2015
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Vijayalakshmi G
35 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Plenty of special edition books are available written by the writer on the Hill-Ruskin Bond. You can also meet him and get your book autographed on every Saturday between 3 30pm to 4 30pm, for which the queue starts to form around 1hr before.
Written 12 June 2018
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Drdhavalgotecha
Mumbai, India39 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
One place you would never wanna miss.. this book store!
With the Arora family handling this heritage book store, it's a delight for tourists to step into the store with warm and welcoming faces and explore your mind with your taste to books and literature!!
And of course, there's Ruskin Bond! The legendary Padmabhushan Ruskin Bond visits the book store every Saturday to meet his fans and also signs books for them. The huge queue outside Cambridge on Saturdays would tell u how adorable the legend is, and with the way the crowd is handled by the Arora's, I was awestruck!!!
Great place to visit.. one must hop into the store!! Highly Recommended!!!
With the Arora family handling this heritage book store, it's a delight for tourists to step into the store with warm and welcoming faces and explore your mind with your taste to books and literature!!
And of course, there's Ruskin Bond! The legendary Padmabhushan Ruskin Bond visits the book store every Saturday to meet his fans and also signs books for them. The huge queue outside Cambridge on Saturdays would tell u how adorable the legend is, and with the way the crowd is handled by the Arora's, I was awestruck!!!
Great place to visit.. one must hop into the store!! Highly Recommended!!!
Written 7 January 2017
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Aditya Mehta
Ahmedabad, India107 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
A very good collection of books. And my daughter's dream of meeting the famous author, Ruskin Bond came true!
He signed the books she had of his and the new ones bought. And she was truly thrilled. To meet him, be there at the store by 3pm on Saturday. Though he may be travelling at times, so you may miss him then.
Thank you CBD.
He signed the books she had of his and the new ones bought. And she was truly thrilled. To meet him, be there at the store by 3pm on Saturday. Though he may be travelling at times, so you may miss him then.
Thank you CBD.
Written 2 May 2016
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When can I meet Ruskin bond in 2020?
I have been waiting for him sice 8years...please it's really important for me to know about his whereabouts...so response as early as possible.
Thank you.
Written 22 May 2020
He is generally there every Saturday between 3-5 pm. But given the lock down situation and his age, I don;t think he will be there for next 2-3 months. Best to plan your trip only in Jan-Feb. However you can always visit the book store. It is already open
Written 22 May 2020
yadu remesh
Mahendragarh, India
will Ruskin Bond be available this saturday, 23rd march
Written 20 March 2019
I don't know as im not there now. Please ask the owner.
Written 20 March 2019
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