Bookstores in Lahore
Lahore is a hotspot for literary and cultural festivals, as well as frequent and sporadic book fairs. The city is strewn with all kinds of bookstores selling a wide range of reading materials to readers of all ages and tastes. With so many bookstores and fairs, one can feel confident that if one searches hard enough, one can locate any book in Lahore. This is especially fond of vintage bookstores because they provide great deals to avid readers. As a voracious reader, get a kick out of stepping into a bookshop and finding exactly what searching for or uncovering hidden gems by skimming through the entire collection. Discover the top book shops in Lahore for tourists below:
Bookstores in Gulberg Lahore
Variety near Liberty Market on Noor Jahan Road
It is conspicuously positioned on the major road and difficult to overlook. It spans four levels, with textbooks and magazines on the lower and ground floors, and general books on the mezzanine floor, all neatly organized in categories ranging from new arrivals to marked down and all in alphabetical order. So, if you know the author or genre, you can simply find any book. They also offer a computerized catalog at the store to ensure that the book is in stock.
Prices for new arrivals are greater than usual, which may persuade you to look elsewhere.
Available Books: Novels, Urdu books, children’s books, etc.
Timings:
- Mon-Sun: 11am to 11pm
Contact Number: 042 35870583
Address: Noor Jehan Road, Liberty Market, Gulberg 3, Lahore
Readings Lahore
Readings is a reader’s haven with all kinds of local and imported books for all ages. They offer free delivery across Pakistan on orders above PKR 1000 and you can also request a book if it is not available.
Available Books: Science, Linguistics, Sports, Law, History, children’s books, Textbooks, etc.
Timings:
- Mon – Fri: 10 am to 11 pm
- Sat-Sun: 10am to 12am
Contact Number: 042 35753525
Address: Gulberg 2, Block K, Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore
Ferozsons Bookshop
Ferozsons has a history that dates back to 1894 when they began as printers and publishers.
Today, they provide printing services to both local and international clients, as well as a selection of books in their store.
Available Books: Children’s books, cooking books, fiction, non-fiction, religion, etc.
Contact Number: 042 35692935
Address: DHA Phase 3, 332 Street 10, Sector Z, Lahore
Liberty Books Emporium Mall
Liberty Books is well-kept and contains a wide range of popular and best-selling titles.
Available Books: Children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, Urdu books, etc.
Timings:
- Mon – Thu: 11 am to 11 pm
- Fri – Sun: 11 am to 12 pm
Contact Number: 0324 2004605
Address: Johar Town, Phase 2, Trade Center, Commercial Area, Lahore
Paramount Books (Pvt) Ltd
Paramount Books (Pvt) Ltd is a well-known bookshop and publisher in Lahore. They provide online delivery and a wide range of books for both school-age children and adults.
Available Books: Children’s books, novels, biographies, textbooks, etc.
Timings:
- Mon-Sat: 9:30 am to 6 pm
- Sun: Closed
Contact Number: 042 35877087
Address: Tariq Rd, Gulberg III, 81-C/II, Block C, 2, Lahore
Kim’s Book Shop
Kim’s bookshop opened in 1968. It is one of the most well-known booksellers in Lahore, noted for its distinct and diversified assortment of books on various themes such as history. The collection focuses on the history, art, and culture of Lahore, with a focus on Mughal-era paintings, Islamic art and architecture, textiles and carpets, Sufism, and tourism guidebooks. It also contains a lovely collection of postcards and maps.
Timings:
- Winter: 9 am to 4 pm
- Summer: 9 am to 5 pm
- Weekly Holiday: Friday
Note: The museum is closed for maintenance every first Monday of the month.
Contact Number: +92-42-99211819
Address: Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, The Mall, Lahore, Punjab 54000
