# Chennai’s best niche bookstores guide: Panuval, Pure Cinema, more 2026-08-13T01:45:45+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Chennai is home to several independent bookstores that serve niche audiences. The New Indian Express reports on five notable ones. Panuval in Thiruvanmiyur, started in 2013, offers a wide range of Tamil literature and English titles, and hosts cultural events. Pure Cinema Bookshop in Vadapalani is India’s first cinema-dedicated bookstore, with books in both Tamil and English. Murugan Old Book Stall in Mylapore has sold vintage books for decades, with paperbacks starting at Rs 50. The Used Book Factory sells second-hand books online and has saved 268 trees by reusing 5,124 books. Thisai in Teynampet focuses on socio-political literature, including Dravidian and Dalit thought. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Chennai bookstores, cinema books, independent bookshops, niche bookshops, second-hand books, Tamil literature Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chennais-best-niche-bookstores-guide-panuval-pure-cinema-more/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chennais-best-niche-bookstores-guide-panuval-pure-cinema-more/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.