Why is Reading the Most Popular in Bangalore?

 “To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.” — W. Somerset Maugham

Reading is an acquired habit. We start young and almost immediately we assume books to be the learning object. As we grow, we find out it is much more than that. Reading is not necessarily an academically related activity. It serves many different purposes and sometimes a fun one too. Gone are the days where book worms and book nerds were considered the introverts of the society. They are also the most regular people and Bangalore has embraced them in a more welcoming way compared to others.

We all know Bangalore for its lively night life, with the young and vibrant spending their evenings in a club, dancing to loud music. But now parties have a new trend, ever heard of Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Party? Yes, a meetup club in Bangalore invites people for interesting conversations about any book that everyone would love and see what others are reading.

Also, a recent trend of emerging book cafes suggests that Bangalorian’s prefer a coffee break with a book by their side to take their mind off stress. Nevertheless, a book is a perfect companion and a pleasure to escaping reality and getting immersed in a different world

Although digitally enormous variety of content is available at any time of day, and the material is available in a number of formats and through a range of digitally connected devices an Internet and Technology Research Centre, surveys have proved that when people reach for a book, it is much more likely to be a traditional print book than a digital product. This trend has remained unchanged from the year 2012.

Read a book because it’s basically one of the most enjoyable things you could ever do. And has absolutely no limits to the places one can travel. Sapna Book House has a wide collection of over 5, 50,000 books. You can get lost in the mini book world in here. Pick a book and make it your favorite today at Sapna book house.

Do Your Part to Save the Environment

Do Your Part to Save the Environment

Every day we marvel at the fact that the world is changing and developing so fast that we are hardly able to keep up with it. We are so involved in this evolution process, we forgot all about the beginning. The Earth has lost all its natural beauty because we just used them and moved on. Now we need them more than ever. As we rose out of nature, we acquired some defects like pollution (all kinds like water, air, noise and more) and global warming tops the list. Here are the top 4 ways you can be a part in saving the environment. Do the deed today

1. Plant a tree

Global warming has become a threat to all mankind. It is one of the primary concerns in the civilized world. The concrete jungle has taken over all the natural forestation and now we are suffering from the ultimate climate change.Trees perform three major climate functions: They absorb carbon, which they pull from the atmosphere, creating a cooling effect; their dark green leaves absorb light from the sun, heating Earth's surface. To undo the damage we inflicted on this earth, let’s begin by planting a tree per house. If your house cannot facilitate a tree, try terrace garden. Every effort counts. 

2. Saving water

Water is the source of life. Considering that every single person on the planet needs water to survive, it seems strange that many of us would have no problem leaving the tap water running. Everything on Earth requires water to sustain itself. But abusing water means that we are lessening its ability to provide us with this basic necessity. Here are some of the basic things we can do save water;

• ·         Rainwater harvesting (making use of the natural resources while it lasts),
• ·         Take efforts in maintaining the quality of water
• ·         Turn off the taps when not require
• ·         Repair the leaking faucets 

3. Recycle

Recycling begins at home. It is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. When we recycle, used materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume natural resources. It helps conserve important raw materials and protects natural habitats for the future. Here are few simple things you can recycle;

• ·         Newspaper
• ·         Plastic bottles
• ·         Clothes
• ·         Tires

4. Save Electricity

Electricity plays such vital role in our life these days, without which we feel dormant and lifeless. Conserving electricity serves the double purpose of helping stop global warming and saving a lot of money over time.  Even our small attempts to save electricity will be helpful. At home, we should be very careful regarding the electric appliances used by us. Here are the ways you can save electricity;

• ·         Embrace natural light
• ·         Change your bulbs (CFL & LED)
• ·         Unplug when not in use
• ·         Switch off when walking out

Sapna book house strongly believes in saving our environment. They have taken the initiative of abandoning plastic bags for good. They strongly recommend recycling and going green. Here is wishing you a Happy world environment day.

Watch out for these top 5 Books Releasing in June:

To All the book lovers out there, a new month is here and we have more new books to read. There is no such thing as “too many books”. Here are the top 5 books we are looking forward to.

You can get a copy of these books in our retail store Sapna book house. Sapna book house has a wide collection of over 5, 50,000 books. You can check it out.

Here are the top 5 books we are looking forward to reading this June:

Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton

The author of the famous “Jurassic Park” is back and he welcomes you back to the world of paleontology. It is a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting. Michael Crichton is taking us back to 1876 United States on a fossil hunt amidst the war between the Native American tribes and the United States. The book takes us on an adventure that keeps us on at the edge of our seats. It is a thrilling read.

Sita – Warrior of Mithila by Amish Tripathi

After the wonderful Shiva Trilogy, Amish Tripathi is here with his next story “The Ramachandra Series”. The second book tells the tale of Sita –the warrior princess. He weaves his fantasy along the typical story of Ramayana. The author always had a flare to immerse us into the book world and he doesn’t fail now. He takes us on a journey and we will never see Goddess Sita in the same eyes again. She truly is a warrior princess.

The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne 

The author is all set to throw us into the world of suspense and she narrates a story that chills our bones. We enter the world of Helene, whose life may look normal but we know it’s anything but. She is in hiding from her very own father. We will know her tale as we step into her world. The tale is written in her point of view and we are able to feel every emotion she emotes.  By the end of the book, Karen Dionne makes us want to go through this all over again.

                     

 He Said She Said by Erin Kelly 

Erin Kelly is all set to lose us in the world of a psychological thriller. “He said she said” is an enthralling, preoccupying and twisted, must read thriller revolving around Laura, Kit, Beth, and Jamie. The world changes for them in 1999, while chasing the eclipse. It delves into the interpersonal relationships and the weights of lies and shocking acts of violence. The story has the potential to get under our skin and makes us stay in the sense of shock towards the end of the book.

The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor

The writer gives us a historical, heart-warming love story inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. The tale is set in two time periods and author blends the story well between the years it feels flawless. Jillian captivates us from the beginning. The characters feel very lively and make us emote along with them in several places. It is a perfect book to read and ponder about.

Top 5 Books that will make you Love your School Days!

School days... The golden days of our lives. Growing up we all think our school days are the most difficult period and we couldn’t wait to get over with them. But looking back those were the glorious years of our lives. We were just building the base for our future years and didn’t get lost in the race of life. When the going gets tough we think, “What wouldn’t we give up to go back there”? Lucky for us the world of books allows us to glimpse into those wonderful days we spent.

Sapna book house has over 5,50,000 books in their retail store. You can get lost in the mini book world in here. We have picked out the top 5 books that will make you love your school days. Check it out.

1   To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee

The most unforgettable novel from our school days. A timeless classic set in the sleepy Alabama town of Maycomb during the period of great depression (1929-1939). It teaches various important lessons in a subtle tone. Atticus Finch one of the main protagonists takes a courageous stand against racism and decides to fight a battle for a wrongly convicted person. Scout, Jem, and Dill provide a comic relief in rather busy and scary circumstances. It often reminds the good old days we once spent on summer vacations and school days

1   Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling

We boarded the Hogwarts Express along with Harry Potter and his friends in 1997 and reached our destination only in 2007. J.K. Rowling managed to keep us hooked for 10 years (not including the movie world). The magical school world of Harry made our school days extra special. It is a total package from our favorite teacher to the least favorite and the friends we make for life and the way our dreams shape up into reality. Our school life is simply “mischief managed”

1The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn, precocious twelve-year-old children out in the world for adventure. This book is a great American classic. The boys are adventurers, dreamers, tricksters in simple they sum up the phase of “Boyhood”. The trouble makers keep us laughing and guessing what their antics will lead to. This book reminds people of the hay days often.

1The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald

A great classic from the jazz age, a perfect look into the 1920’s in America. The Great Gatsby showcases his world through his rose tinted glasses but behind those glasses he goes through every emotion a normal human being does. He is a dreamer and he is relatable to every teen who looks forward to a life with no struggle and only celebrations. The novel eventually shatters the tinted glass and sees right through deception.

1 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

The story is set in the Victorian era and it is a perfect thriller. It has probably one of the most unimaginable twists and turns. The novel though set in the 19^th century it has some progressive thoughts for the age. The tale has a balance of love, suspense, thriller and laughter perfectly balanced. The title character Jane Eyre, despite going through so much in life still shows perseverance and the will to move forward. It is a classic read.

Read them and get the glimpse of the world we once lived in. Pass it on to the younger generation to let them see the world they live, through a different glass.

Some Indian Comic Collections that will never leave our heart

Long before we entered the Marvel and DC centric universes we had our own comic world. We used to wait for the post man to deliver our monthly subscription or we walked our mile to the local library and had our fill with the creative world. Summer vacation is incomplete without them. This was before the technology overtook the world. These characters used to and still does bring joy to our heart.

Sapna Book House has over 5,50,000 books displayed in their stores; It is one of the largest book mall. You can find all your favourite comics here.

Here are the top 5 Indian Comics that will never leave our heart

1.     Suppandi

Suppandi graced our lives in 1983 and have till date made us laugh every single time. It is a tale of loyal servant whose stupidity always costs him his job. No employer is safe with suppandi as their servant.

2.     Shikari Shambu

He may be a Hunter by name but he is lazy, cowardly and is petrified of Animals. He tries to act brave and always ends up in trouble. His funny antics makes him the hero by the end of the day.

3.     Amar Chitra Katha

One of the largest selling Indian comic series dedicated to teaching Indian children about our cultural heritage. Anant pai the famous Indian author/creator started the series. He made history interesting and colourful to learn. The series covers fables, mythology and Indian classics. It’s simply the whole package!

4.     Shaktimaan

This fictional Indian superhero ruled the hearts of the 90’s kids. He gained his supernatural powers through yog sadhana and meditation. He also followed a strict moral and ethical code that included non-violence. He is simply our Superman who pledged to save the world from corruption and greed. What’s not to love.

5.     Tantri the Mantri

Tantri the Mantri of the fictional town Hujli, is a crooked man who wants to be the King. His plans to dethrone the king always backfires on him in the most comical way and ends up making him the most loyal mantri King Hooja ever had. This crooked mantri is not successful in stealing the crown till date. We hope it continues forever.

Comic Book Collectors, Sapna Book House Is The Place To Be

Sapna Book House is a household name everywhere that has its share of book lovers. The largest bookstore houses 10000+ books in its stores spanning all genres. With more than 10 million satisfied customers and 12 million book titles sold, they live up effortlessly to their tag.

Get Your Comic Relief

Comic book stores are not very prevalent in India. The fan base is not as wide as in some other countries. Well, here is the good news. You can head to Sapna Book House which houses a large collection of comic books on its shelves.

Grow your book collection with the large collection that may mesmerize you when you set sight on them. Be it brand new comics or reprints of the old classic comics, Sapna Book House is your one-stop shop. Given the large collection, you are bound not to be disappointed. Laying your hands on that rare comic would come to reality here.  

And to make things even more exciting, you can also find cool merchandises too at Sapna. Head over to the merchandise section, where Marvel Comics and DC Comics collectibles, along with stuff from other comic universes too are assembled. So go over and add coveted items to your collection.

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New Stationery for a fresh start

It’s time to get back to school. But hey, everything’s not that gray like you think it is. Just think of those brand new books, bags, pens and many more stationery items that you can’t wait to get your hands on. Sapna book house has got you covered for all such purchases.

Sapna Book House is an online e-commerce initiative capable of providing customers with the most convenient shopping experience on the internet. They also have 12+ stores in Bangalore as well as in other cities with over 10+ million satisfied customers.

Headquartered in Bangalore, Sapna book house is considered to be India’s largest bookstore. Sapna has its warehouses in major metropolitan cities such as New Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore and thereby, it can be said that the title is well-deserved.

Sapna has a catalog of over 10 million books and hence, it can be said with conviction that you would not run out of choices while browsing for the item you are looking for. Along with that, the wide range of bags and stationery on sale should be enough to satisfy all your requirements under one roof.

So why wait? Get to Sapna and get everything you need at attractive prices.

A word for a new beginning 

Don’t feel down because it’s over. Smile because it happened.   

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Get more books for your Personal Library

Sapna Book House is a renowned retailer for three generations now in South India.  We have also begun to expand geographically into North India and overseas as well as in business verticals.  Visit Sapna Book Malls today and purchase your favorite books from India's Largest Book Mall.

Sapna Book House began its journey in 1967 when Suresh Shah set up a pavement book retail shop to spread education in the neighborhood.  And now boast of more than 13 Sapna Book Malls in South India. 

Experience the Best Book Shopping Experience as you select Books for your Library at Sapna Book House

Here you will find the best quality books at a good price.  We provide the best shopping experience for book lovers as we display more than 10,000+ books all under one roof.

Awards

• Sapna Book House has been awarded the "India's Largest Book Mall" by Limca Book of Records in 2014. 
• We have also been awarded by the Times as the 'Best Experience Store' in the Country in the category of Books and Non-Book Retail Products. 

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide a complete experience both online and offline to our customers.  We aim to offer the best quality books at our Sapna Malls and also online.

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Visit Sapna Book Malls today and purchase the best quality books from our massive collection of more than 10,000 books, all under one roof.

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Want to get closer to your kids ? Tell a story to them

Storytelling is an art. It has mental, social and educational benefits on kids. Though there is no age limit, kids are great fans of stories and love to listen to them. Telling a story from the memory or reading from books or magazines. Nowadays parents find very little time to tell stories for kids or spending time with them.

But parents can preserve some stories for children and spend a bit of quality time with them by telling stories. There are many advantages are there in storytelling. Most of the parents are unaware of that. Let us see how it helps the kids to learn and grow.

Drawbacks of watching TV :

Most of the parents switch on cartoon channels and keep the kids before them for hours. The fast-paced visual media will block the mental development of the children to a greater extent. Children are slow to think and slow to grasp; thus they need some entertainments especially designed for them. Storytelling is the best among them.

Advantages of Storytelling - An activity that can transfer feelings and emotions. It also boosts their thinking capacity.

Learning : Storytelling It is a great activity of learning. At each phase of the development of the story, the kids ask questions. A good storyteller know the tricks to make them curious and encourage them to ask questions.

Imagination : When the kids see images in the book and listen to the stories, they learn to correlate between pictures and story. Later they imagine the visuals. Invite them to narrate a possible climax or encourage them to come up with a new story. These ideas will improve the imagination power of the kids.

Increased Memory : We can improve the memory capacity of kids by asking them to remember where you paused the previous day. Or asking them to remember a story you have already told them. Always demand  children share their contribution in stories.

Perfect storytelling is enacting a story. Change the pitch of sound according to the feelings and emotions depicted in the story. Body languages help in conveying the ideas in an exact way. Storytelling parents are found to have a more emotional bond with the kids.

Sapna Book House is one of the biggest bookstores in India. It has a large collection of books in all genres, audio books, greeting cards and gift articles. 

Get your kid's favorite story books from Sapna Book House. Start narrating stories. Be emotionally bonded with your kids.  

A WIN WIN Salebration with Sapna!!

Well its celebration time again and yes it's the 49th year of our meaningful existence. Sapna Book House, a readers den located in Bangalore with over 13+ stores and 10,000+ books in different languages and genres brings to you the SAPNA SALEbration!

Sapna book house is the largest book store and also shelves stationery, toys, chocolates etc.

Now, Sapna is heading to celebrate 49th year of momentous serving in the society by imparting educational aids in various forms.  

Sapna is hosting a 16 day massive anniversary celebration sale for all their well wishers. With great pageantry, the Anniversary Sale started from 23rd Jan, 2016 to 7th Feb, 2016. Sapna Book house is an amalgamation of experience, adventure, lively and cheerful journey with a 16 day whooping discount of up to 40% on different books spread across various genres in all branches. This discount is not valid on School & Government Books.

The expedition does not end here. Sapna Book House has introduced a Bumper Gift for 12 winners from each store. These 12 Lucky Winners will receive an all new Samsung J2 mobile phones.

This year Sapna Book house gives you second chance to try your luck and win a Sapna Gift card Worth Rs.3000/-. 

Wondering how to win?

Get a Lucky Draw coupon on every shopping worth Rs. 2000 net or more. Fill up the coupon and drop inside the acrylic box at the store. Lucky draw will be held on 20th February 2016 at 5p.m. at the respective stores.

Is that all?

Well no! This year we have a special scheme on purchase of Rs. 600 net and above; get benefited with the Sapna Privilege Card with 10% off on Books only for 1 year.

On purchase of Rs 1000/- net & above, get a Gift Voucher worth Rs 50/- & Sapna Privilege Card. 

It’s a WIN WIN Salebration with Sapna! Hurry, Visit your nearest Sapna Book House stores and enjoy with us as we turn 49!  Visit https://www.facebook.com/sapnaretail and SALEbrate with us!

The Power and Influence of Reading a variety of books

" If you read books that all are reading, then you begin to think what everyone is thinking" is a very powerful quote which reflects on the importance of reading on a variety of subjects. Books are important and are published for a variety of reasons other than just pure entertainment. They have a significant role in contributing towards society as they inspire, encourage discipline and build character. Reading a good book is a great habit and tends to have a positive impact on the mind of an individual. A person enjoys greater confidence and self esteem if he is a voracious reader on a wide range of subjects.

Building one's personality

The more books you read, the more you expand your knowledge and people get automatically attracted to your ideas. It enables you to exchange thoughts and ideas and builds confidence and character. A great conversation can be had if you have something out of the box to offer and if you can make the conversation engaging and stimulating. Books can be an inspiration and can transform you into a better listener and a keen observer of things.

Make it a habit

We are all too busy in our daily chores and we tend to get stressed out quite often. Reading something that you are fond of can be a great stress buster and you can eventually turn it into a good habit. You will feel happier, positive and it can decrease your stress and fatigue levels.

Positive mental diet

The body requires nutrients through food to keep it healthy. The mind needs mental carbs to provide it all the energy and vigor it needs. This can be done if one inculcates a habit of reading. If one is unable to read a fat book, one can read articles, newspapers and magazines that are informative and educational. Through this, you can constantly feed your mind with the nutrition it needs thus keeping it supple, flexible and healthy. This mental diet can improve the quality of your life as well as enhance your knowledge.

Make reading a habit that you enjoy and not something that turns you into a static bookworm. Enjoy the process and you are bound to reap rich benefits of this practice.

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Train your kids to maintain books and see the transformation!

Books are truly exceptional not only for kids but for everybody on the grounds that these books will facilitate us with the upside of gaining more information. They open another world for us. Also, these books can be utilized as a learning tool for children and as students can develop a sense of belonging.

As a parent, you must introduce your kids the affection for reading in light of the fact it will have a deeper impact on their life later on. Additionally, it is essential for you to educate your kids with the most proficient method to take care of their books. Moreover, your teaching will help you to make them independent so that they will be able to do things independently in future.

Above all else, you have to have an assigned place for the books. It can be a bookshelf or a mini library in your child's room. It is vital for you as a guardian to select the right area where you can create mini library for your child. For this situation, you must choose the safe and silent area so that you can prevent the books from being damaged and your child can read in serenity.

Maybe the following tip is that you must teach your child to protect a book by wrapping a cover on books. Giving them the right directions on the best way to wrap a cover on their books, is essential. By doing this, the books will be prevented from being torn and can be saved for a longer period of time.

Also you can teach your child the importance of cleanliness so that they can clean the books from bugs. Bugs, once entered in a book can destroy the whole book. So it is essential to keep books bug free.

Also air pass on the pages is also important. By doing these thing, you can keep books well organized and can prevent those books from getting lost or damaged. So begin at a youthful age so that your children grow up by taking care of their books themselves.

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The Art of Presentation in a Bookstore

A bookstore can be one of the most profitable ventures for a business owner. Customer choices vary widely when it comes to books and when book selection is guided by careful organization of genres in a bookstore, customers return back for that different experience. In other words, it becomes all the more convenient for avid readers, who are likely to come back time and again to the bookstore they feel most comfortable with.

India’s largest book stores, Sapna Book House owe their success among customers primarily due to their unmatched styles in displaying books according to genre, and classifying them as fiction and non-fiction in easy to find sections. Moreover, each of the classical bookstores found today have their own unique styles to display new arrivals.

Most customers expect the basic layout and design features common to all bookstores, including shelves that are devoid of clutter, and are stable. In addition, book lovers prefer to go by a floor plan and sufficient signs to lead them to the right section they might be interested in. This eliminates confusion and chaos. Further, a good bookstore features a cozy corner for reading and has a special area assigned for best sellers that customers like to frequent.

Arranging books in a bookstore is more of an art, extending far beyond mere organization skills, and bookstores often present books in the form of a book tower. In this case, books are stacked in a column with different three dimensional shapes and mimicking various forms of sculpture to attract the attention of eager customers.

Successful bookstores employ a creative team, to get their ideas flowing consistently while organizing the bookstore. This takes away the boredom and enlivens a book store, while also preserving genre based organization cautiously. A well thought out bookstore, generally features the best combination of organization skills and art of presentation of books.

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