Literature Festival 3.0
A two-day celebration of books, ideas, and conversations. Meet authors, engage in powerful discussions, and experience literature beyond the page. In partnership with Atta Galatta.
Two days. Stories worth showing up for.
Author conversations, panels, readings and workshops, a glimpse of what's happening across the festival.
Inaugural Ceremony
Reading Is Resistance
Reading Alone, Together: Why Book Clubs Exist in the Loneliness Epidemic
The Algorithm and the Author
A festival shaped by readers, not launch calendars.
Two days at Atta Galatta, built with the community that already lives inside Bangalore's bookshops.
By readers, for readers
A festival shaped by the reading community, not a commercial calendar.
Meet authors differently
Go beyond the book cover and discover the stories behind the stories.
Discover new reads
Find books, voices and perspectives beyond the usual bestseller lists.
Join the conversation
Ask questions, share perspectives and become part of the discussion.
Something for everyone
From young readers to lifelong book lovers, there’s something for everyone.
Everyone is welcome
Come as you are—no barriers, no gatekeeping, just a love for books.
Speakers
Meet the authors, translators and storytellers joining the conversation.
Abhijeet Mukherjee
Author
Anupa Shreedhar
Moderator
Anurag Kothari
Moderator
Arushi Gupta
Author
Ashis Dutta
Author
Ashwini Shenoy
Moderator
Our Partners
The organisations and brands helping bring Read A Kitaab Literature Festival to life.
Atta Galatta
Niyogi Books
Westland Books
Jaico Publishing House
Atta Galatta
Niyogi Books
Westland Books
Jaico Publishing House
Meet the Team
The people behind the planning, conversations and countless little details that bring the festival to life.
Atta Galatta, an indie bookstore in Indira Nagar.
We chose Atta Galatta because it already feels like the festival we wanted to make. It's a bookstore first and a community space shaped by the readers and writers who gather there anyway.
Frequently asked
When will the agenda and speaker list be announced?+−
We’re releasing the full programme soon. This includes speakers, reader-led sessions, workshops, kids’ programming and the two-day schedule in one go. Sign up above and you’ll get it the moment it’s live.
Is the festival free or ticketed?+−
Entry is ticketed, and tickets are free. We’re holding the count to keep sessions unhurried.
Are kids welcome, and is there programming for them?+−
Yes. There’s a dedicated kids’ track across both days, with storytelling, read-alongs and small hands-on sessions. The full kids’ schedule goes live with the main agenda.
What is the venue actually like?+−
Nestled in the quiet streets of Indiranagar, Atta Galatta is an independent Indian language bookstore and events space with capacity to host 600+ people.
Do I need to be a serious reader to come?+−
No. The festival is built for anyone curious about books, whether casual, avid, in-between, or returning after years away. There’s no reading list to catch up on before you turn up.
How can I get involved as a partner, exhibitor, sponsor or volunteer?+−
Write to us at [email protected] or reach out our WhatsApp number +91 90820 76420 with a line about what you have in mind.