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Welcome to Books On The Delhi Metro!
Do you commute by Delhi metro? Are you fond of reading? Do you believe in fairies?
Well, guess what? We too! We are a bunch of book lovers who believe in sharing-is-caring. And we decided to take this a step ahead.
So now if you see some stickered beauties while you are commuting, don’t fret, don’t hesitate. Those books are there to be picked, read, and devoured!
Here’s what you have to do-
TAKE
Found one of our books on the metro? The book needs your warmth, a new home.
Feel free to pick it up and take it with you!
READ
All our books celebrate the unique and powerful work of a wide range of genres. Read, love and devour them!
RETURN
Once you’ve finished the book, return it to any metro station you like. Just inform us through social media (Facebook message, Instagram DM, or Tweet us) and we’ll retweet/repost your drop!
Hi I just saw a Post on LBB, describing this very exciting and applausible work that you do.
I want to be aware of how the whole idea works.
Do you post clues on your facebook page, as to where to find the books?
And what if someone is not courteous enough to return them?
Thanks and Regards
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Hi Shivam, thank you for your kind words. Yes we do post our clues on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. So far, Delhi has shown us good response and the books have started coming back into circulation. 🙂
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How can I contribute some of my books to your cause?
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Hi Itisha
Thank you for coming forward to help us. You can drop us the book titles you wish to donate at booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com
Thank you.
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Hello ! I’ve been following this page on Instagram for like 2 months now.I love how you people are spreading joy and happiness among bookworms and people in the Delhi Metro. I love your initiative and when I told my friends about this they were all praises. To be honest I view BODM page on my Instagram everyday. It’s like a little adventure or a treasure hunt. Can you please tell me how can I do my part and contribute to this initiative. Also can I please be a book elf , if that’s possible. Please… I would love to be a book elf. In case you want to contact me on my Instagram ID- adityavikram_av
Thanks and Warm Regards.
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Thank you Aditya 🙂 You can drop us an email on booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com and we will take it forward from there. Hope you join the bandwagon soon.
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Hi Shruti
Heard your concept on Radio, nice initiative. Congrats !!!
I am an avid reader and have plenty of good books which can be read by others. Let me know if you can collect.
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Hi Mohit, I believe we already talked over email. If you aren’t the same person, please drop me an email on booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com. We’ll take the conversation forward from there 🙂
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HI Team, It is really nice initiative. Just wanted to know how this works. Are there any designated spots at metro stations for drop/pick up of these books. I would like to be a part of this.
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Hello Mahaveer. Thank you for appreciating. We drop books at different stations, different spots so that everyone has a fair chance of picking/finding a book.
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Please drop us an email on booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com and write to us how you would like to become a part.
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Hi Shruti I am a published author of a poetry book and currently writing a fiction . I would love to donate my books for this cause as I want more and more people to know me .
Madhumita Sinha
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Hello Madhumita, thank you for dropping your comment. Please drop us an email and we will take it forward from there. 🙂
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Hi Shruti, I found a book in the Green Park Metro on 20th May 18′ and saw about this unique concept mentioned on the coverpage of the book. It is a book based on Ghazals and philosophy. I will read it and leave it for somebody else to enjoy.
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Thank you, Subana ❤ Glad you found the book. 🙂
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Hello ! Its a good initiative . Hope to see some one from your readers read my Book on short stories : Journey from Guwahati to Machhiwara : in 19 countries , 170 libraries in India , 7 librariies in Usa . Will tell some of my reader to drop a copy of my book in one of the metros .
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Hello Rajiv! Thank you for appreciating. 🙂 I am afraid without the sticker on the book the book might not reach the metro commuters. If you wish to contribute your book, please send us an email on booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com and we will take it forward from there 🙂
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This is a great step. it increases knowledge and bond with each other .
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Thank you, Archana.
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Hello,
Today I came to know about this campaign through a news paper, I compliment you for this.
I am a writer and want to donate my book. And this is a short Novel. Will you help me for this.
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Sure, Faizal. Please drop an email regarding that 🙂
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Hi,
Can we donate story books for kids. Do you keep such books in your library ?
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Hi Shazia. We don’t have a library. But we can use these books for dropping on Delhi Metro. Please drop us an email on booksonthedelhimetro@gmail.com and we’ll take it forward from there.
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Very good initiative .
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I received “CHHOTU” A tale of partition and love.
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Hope you like reading it, Priya! 🙂 Please keep it back for someone else after you’re done reading it.
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