College Street Book Market
The world’s largest second-hand book market and the academic backbone of Kolkata.
Overview
College Street Book Market stretches along College Street and its surrounding lanes, hosting hundreds of pavement sellers and bookshops. It serves generations of students from schools, colleges, and universities.
The market thrives on circulation — books are bought, sold, resold, exchanged, and discovered. Patience matters more than speed here.
What You’ll Find Here
Academic Textbooks
School, college, and competitive exam books.
Second-Hand Books
Used textbooks, notes, older editions.
Rare & Out-of-Print
Old publications, discontinued academic titles.
Stationery & Notes
Guides, photocopies, exam-focused material.
Price Reality
Pricing depends on edition, demand, and seller familiarity. Returning customers often get better deals.
How Regular Buyers Shop
- Check multiple stalls before purchasing
- Ask for older editions for lower prices
- Bundle purchases to negotiate better
- Inspect condition carefully
College Street rewards patience. Rushing usually costs money.