Book Kartz

Book Kartz is based in the Selaiyur area of Tambaram. It isn’t a typical bookstore where you walk in and browse through neat rows. It’s more of a busy hub where we manage our collection and get things ready for people. We have shelves reaching all the way to the ceiling, and they are completely packed. Sometimes we have to use a small stool just to see what’s on the top rack. There is always the smell of paper and ink in the air, which we’ve grown to like. We spend a lot of time with packing tape and cardboard boxes. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze to move around when we get a new shipment in. We don't have a big staff, just a couple of us who know where every single book is hidden. Tambaram is a noisy place, but inside here, it stays pretty quiet. We don't have a website that’s all flashy or a big marketing budget. We just list what we have and send it out. Sometimes we find old bookmarks or notes left in the pages of the used books we get. It’s a simple way to spend the day. We aren't looking to become a massive chain. We just like the fact that we can get books to people who want them. The floor is a bit uneven, so you have to be careful not to trip over the stacks. It’s just a regular, slightly cluttered book business in Selaiyur.