The best gift you can give yourself or someone else is a good book. There are two paths to learning - through your own Experiences or through the experiences of others. Books are the ways one can use to learn from the experience or knowledge of others. A shortcut to wisdom and growth shared across generations.
In today’s time, many people suffer from the Isolation and loneliness, they want to be attended, heard, helped and healed. They feel incomplete if have no true friend. But, the one who is friend of books never feels lonely or depressed. Because a Book listens, comforts, challenges, and heals without judgment.
Once upon a time, books were cherished gifts for special occasions. Sadly, with declining reading habits, they’ve often been replaced by gadgets and fleeting trends.
But people who still love books, Delhi Book Fair (also known as the World Book Fair) remains a paradise, great and wonderful place to wander, the ocean of books, almost all types, all subjects. Over 3000 stalls from 1000+ national and international publishers. Hall 2 to 6. From January 10 to January 18, 2026.
This year theme is Indian Military History with a powerful tribute to our armed forces, with a stunning dedicated pavilion featuring books, exhibits, and stories of courage.
As usual NBT (National Book Trust) Stall was must to visit, where books on Development of India and its contributors are available, Atlantic for Professional Books including famous Dummies Serries, Rupa Publications for Self Help Books for Life and Career. But the stall I liked was of Zebra Learn, where they were providing digital access in addition to good discount that is usually not available, when books are purchased from Apps like Amazon. Also, this year Religious and spiritual books were abundant, including dedicated sections for the Quran, Bible, Vedas, Upanishads, and more.
This fair isn’t just about buying books - it’s about meeting authors, attending live sessions where they share their journeys, inspirations, and insights.
Now many digital apps are available, but still reading a hard book gives a different kind of experience. Yes, digital apps and e-books are convenient … but nothing compares to the joy of holding a physical book.
As I like to say: “Jo maza bade parde par cinema hall mein film dekhne ka hai, woh TV ya OTT par Nahi”. The real experience is irreplaceable.
So, Friends, if you can spare some time, please visit Delhi Books Fair in Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan) and pick up at least one book from a completely new subject like auto-biography of someone unknown to you or any Sci-Fi Novel, or an Historical Event Book. Just one random book with other books.
Some books may seem expensive at first glance, but great ones pay back manifold through ideas, perspective, and personal growth.
So, Keep Reding, Keep Learning and Keep Growing. Thanks.
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