Talk about book's in india, will probably make you getting crazy. With the 5 - 10 U$ you can get one book with good quality. In my country one english india book i can get with 20 - 30 U$.
India currently has the largest illiterate population of any nation on earth in past, that's why the goverment make a Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress. Its give effect , thhe Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947.
I love india author, 89% of them always write book based on the local wisdom, the tradition, the culture and way of live.
So without thinking twice, I bought it all, and getting over baggage on my flight.
Sharmila Kantha, Chitra Banerje, Jhumpa Lahiri, Aravind Adigas, Manil Suri on my bag now...
I often buy used books (all are in good to great condition) for very cheap, usually for $2 or $3US. Make a list of books you are interested in finding (preferably older), and I will see if I can find them for very inexpensive prices for you.
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