The books in our list are available at the following book store. You can call the local book stores and order the books and pay cash on delivery. A great time saver! If you are not from Bangalore or prefer information at your fingertips, check out our e-books for expats - http://www.chillibreeze.com/ebooks/Bangalore-Expat-ebook.asp. You could opt for the package deal or buy any of these books individually.
Book Stores and Contact Information:
Gangarams Book Store, (80) 25586743
Oxford Books (80) 25211234
CrossWord, (80) 25582411, 25582416
of course there are other major Banglaore book stores.
My growing list of books and resources expats should purchase upon arrival
Bangalore: An Expat Survival Guide , by Chillibreeze editorial team.
This is a must have book for new arrivals. In fact buy it now before you move to Bangalore... you will be so glad you did!
Bangalore Mum’s Guide, by Rina Mehta
This is a Bangalore directory of Play Schools, Schools, Classes, Child Consellors. Tips on Shopping for kids, Party ideas, and what’s available for kids around town.
Bangalore City Map, by eicher
Bangalore is not a well planned city. You will find this book helpful, but what you really need is lots of intuitive insight for direction!
Times Food Guide, by Priya Bala
A 2003 Guide to Restauarants, Nightlife, Caterers in Bangalore.
Weekend Breaks from Bangalore, by OUTLOOK Traveler
We have used this book and discovered some of the 52 weekend getaways from Bangalore.
eNEWS, by Taurian,
Bangalore's Monthly Guide to entertainment, events, exhibitions & eating. call (80) 23440336 and subscribe to this very helpful resource: Rs. 180 for 1 year (12 issues) c/o Taurian #96/2-5, East Park Road, Near 8th Cross, Malleswaram, B'lore 560003
City Reporter, BTF Publishing
News, Information and Features of Bangalore. Published weekly. Pick up a copy for Rs.5 at FoodWorld or other walk in outlets.
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