A Novel Idea

Bookazine will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. As Hong Kong’s premier bookstore chain, the brand has grown to become a beloved destination for book lovers with its curated collections and commitment to supporting the local literary community. Tatler speaks to Arti Mirchandani, the business’s director, about leaving a lasting legacy

By Tara Sobti.

Arti Mirchandani’s parents founded Bookazine in 1985, with their first shop in the Hopewell Centre. Her father, Mohan, came from a family of booksellers and started selling books at the age of 18. In 2002, Arti and her sister Shonee Mirchandani joined the business, and ultimately took over the reins after Mohan passed away the following year. Today, the family has expanded the business to six stores in Hong Kong. Mirchandani sits down with Tatler and reveals childhood memories at the shop, her favourite book and her dreams of opening a “megastore with a café”. As a child, I vividly recall spending time at the stores with my mum after school. She would take me to Maxim’s for a sausage bun or Oliver’s for a sandwich. I’d then sit in…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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