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Geetha Book House, Mysore
Geetha Book House is a small bookshop at KR Circle in the centre of Mysore, and also a publisher whose imprint has carried generations of Kannada writing into print. It stocks Kannada classics, English titles, exam-preparation books and children's books. It sits on the walk between Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market; the India GO database has no confirmed opening hours for it.
A small shop at KR Circle that Kannada readers treat as an institution, partly because it is also a publisher, and its imprint has carried generations of Kannada writing into print. The shelves are packed rather than curated: Kannada classics beside English titles, stacks of exam preparation, children's books near the front. The people behind the counter know what is on those shelves, which is the reason to ask rather than browse. It sits on the walk between the Palace and Devaraja Market, so looking in costs nothing.
Bookshop and Kannada publisher in one, on the walk from the Palace to the market
What Geetha Book House is
Kannada readers treat the shop as a city institution, largely because it is a publisher as well as a seller. The shelves are packed rather than curated: Kannada classics next to English editions, stacks of exam-preparation books, children's books near the front.
The people behind the counter know what is on those shelves, so asking works better than browsing. That matters most if you are after a particular Kannada author or a translation.
Opening hours
The India GO database has no confirmed hours for the shop, and no official website was found, so the card above shows none. If you are making a special trip, check the hours first.
How to get there
The shop is at KR Circle in the city centre, on the walk between Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market, so it fits easily into a day in the old centre.
Autos in Mysore run on the meter, about ₹11 per km with a minimum of around ₹20–30: ask for the meter before you get in. Uber, Ola and Rapido work across town. Another bookshop, Sapna Book House, is also in Mysore if you want a second stop.
When to go
Mysore sits on a plateau in a rain shadow and is comfortable all year; October to February is the most pleasant stretch. During Dasara in September and October transport and hotels in Mysore are booked solid and prices roughly double, so other dates are easier.
Tip
Know what you want: write down the author and title, in Kannada script if you have it, and ask at the counter. The staff will find it faster than you will.
❓ FAQ
Is there a book house in Mysore?
Yes. Geetha Book House at KR Circle is a bookshop and Kannada publisher in the city centre; Sapna Book House is another bookshop in the city.
What are Geetha Book House timings?
No confirmed hours are on record; check before making a special trip.
Where is Geetha Book House in Mysore?
At KR Circle in the city centre, between Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market.
What books does Geetha Book House sell?
Kannada classics, English titles, exam-preparation books and children's books. It also publishes Kannada books under its own imprint.