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Cultural landmark in Aluva, featured by Paulo Coelho — a space where stories find readers.

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Once Upon a Time Bookshop

Overview

More than a bookstore: a cultural landmark in Aluva, Kerala. Its distinctive architecture, with a façade designed like a giant bookshelf, drew global attention after Brazilian author Paulo Coelho featured it on social media.

Services

Retail bookshop, curated collections across academic, engineering, English, children, Malayalam, novels and comics, and community literary gatherings.

Achievements

International social recognition; regional cultural landmark status.