'Phones Banned Here': Mumbai Book Club Celebrates Book Lovers Day With Unique Approach; Video Shows Large Reading Community
In a city where screens often dominate everyday life, a Mumbai community is choosing to turn the pages instead. Book Lovers Day, celebrated annually on August 9, has brought renewed attention to the joy of reading, and one Mumbai-based book community marked the occasion in a rather refreshing way, by putting their phones away and picking up their books. The community, known as Mumbai Bookies,…
Mumbai, a city where screens often dominate daily life, witnessed a unique celebration of literature on Book Lovers Day. The annual event, observed on August 9, saw a local book community, Mumbai Bookies, take a refreshing approach by leaving their phones behind and embracing the joy of reading in person. Comprising avid readers scattered across the city, Mumbai Bookies organizes weekend reading sessions in tranquil outdoor locations, providing members a chance to disconnect from technology and immerse themselves in the pages of books.
These gatherings, whether in open parks or coastal areas, starkly contrast the city's typical hustle and bustle. Participants gather, bring their beloved books, and spend hours engrossed in reading together, fostering a distinctive social experience around an activity often seen as solitary. In a notable twist to the celebration, a video shared by Mumbai Bookies on Instagram showcased a substantial gathering of readers during their weekend session, with books taking center stage as mobile devices were noticeably absent.
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