India, April 22 -- From quiet reading circles in Chandigarh parks to lively debates and discussions over fiction and memoirs in Ludhiana, book clubs, both physical and virtual, are scripting a cultural revival. These communities go beyond books and engage in conversations, connections and carving out mindful time. This World Book Day, here's a look at some of the region's most active reading collectives:

Founded in 2023 by Akshit Shrivastava and Surabhi Grover, this fast-growing community now connects 2,000 readers through WhatsApp. The club hosts two curated sessions every month - one for fiction and one for non-fiction - where books are selected through nominations and discussed in depth. Ice-breakers ease participants into conversatio...