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Must Have Book List for
Expats and NRIs Relocating to Bangalore

chillibreeze writer — Joanna Budelman

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Bangalore: Expat & NRI Survival Guide	Food in South India (Bangalore)
Bangalore: Weekend Getaways	Cost of Living in Bangalore
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These books 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!

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

1. 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!

2. 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.

1. 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!

1. Times Food Guide, by Priya Bala
   A 2003 Guide to Restauarants, Nightlife, Caterers in Bangalore.

1. Weekend Breaks from Bangalore, by OUTLOOK Traveler
   We have used this book and discovered some of the 52 weekend getaways from Bangalore.

1. 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

1. 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.
   
   Visit my 'evolving' article about One Day Tips and Weekend Trips for Bangalore Expats.

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