Jaiswal Book Agency

You can find us at Shop No. 2115 in the Hayder Khera area of Alambagh. We are located right by the Surya Guest House, and the Kali Maa Mandir is just a short walk away. Being near the temple means we hear the bells and the music quite often, which is a nice background to the day. Jaiswal Book Agency is a bit of a crowded space because we try to fit as many books as possible onto the shelves. The floor is often covered with cardboard boxes that we haven't had time to unpack yet. Alambagh is a very busy neighborhood, so there is always a lot of foot traffic outside. Sometimes it is hard for people to find the shop because there are so many signs and stalls around here. Inside, it is a bit dim, but we have enough lights to see what we are doing. We spend most of our time answering questions and looking for specific titles that people are searching for. It is not a polished bookstore like the ones in the malls. It is more of a practical place for people who really need to find something specific. We have been here for a while and have seen the neighborhood change quite a bit. The guest house next door brings in people from all over, so we meet some interesting characters now and then. We just keep the doors open and do our work as best as we can every day.