Crossword returns as official bookstore partner for JLF
What happens when India’s favourite bookstore returns to the world’s greatest literary celebration? A renewed celebration of stories, ideas, and creative exchange, as Crossword Bookstores comes on board once again as the Official Bookstore Partner for the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, marking the festival’s 19th edition.
14 Jan 2026 | By Rahul Kumar
As the Official Bookstore Partner, Crossword will bring its signature bookstore experience to the festival, curating a wide selection of books by participating authors, festival highlights, and literary classics. Visitors can also look forward to engaging activities, author signings, and reader interactions with renowned authors Banu Mushtaq, Vir Das, Kiran Desai, Rujuta Diwekar, Javed Akhtar, Gaur Gopal Das, and Viswanathan Anand.
“As Jaipur Literature Festival celebrates its 19th edition, we are proud to once again partner with a platform that champions ideas, dialogue, and creativity at a global scale. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in the power of books to inspire conversations and connect cultures,” said Aakash Gupta, CEO, Crossword Bookstores.
As the Jaipur Literature Festival enters a milestone year, the 2026 edition promises an exciting programme featuring award-winning authors, celebrated thinkers, poets, journalists, and debut voices from across the world. Staying true to its legacy, Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 will continue to explore timely global themes across literature, politics, history, science, and culture, alongside music performances and cultural showcases.
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