We bring handpicked, carefully curated books to housing societies, corporate offices, and educational institutions. We make book shopping more accessible and enjoyable for every book lover, while adhering to all applicable safety guidelines.
PustakWale is built on a simple yet innovative idea: bringing books closer to people. We make it easier for readers and non-readers alike to discover books, develop a love for reading, and connect with others through meaningful conversations about topics that interest them. Since 2020, we have been bringing this experience to housing societies, workplaces, schools, and educational institutions.
With a curated collection of over 2,000 books, we strive to satisfy the diverse reading interests of book lovers across the city.
The enthusiastic response to our book events across residential societies, corporate offices, and educational institutions is a testament to the impact we have made.
Collaborations with well-known publishers that prioritize quality Indian content and local authors.
We curate books for readers of all ages, from toddlers to great-grandparents.
“ My blessings to Pustakwale for the meaningful initiative at this time.”
" Books on Wheels from one place to another. From one residential society to another in the city of Pune! They call themselves PustakWale. Amazing concept by Ashay & Rutica Walambe. They were simply catering to those book lovers who needed to touch, see, hear, feel, taste & smell the book. I was one of them. What I had missed most during the lockdown? You got it right - a visit to a book-shop to browse through books. Just yesterday I was wondering when I would get my chance to visit a book shop again. Today, I had gone out for some routine errands. On my return as I was entering our parking I found some hustle & bustle in the area where our vegetable vendor puts daily stalls. Saturday was an off for him. I slowed down & asked the watchman about the same. He replied - Sir, someone has brought books to sell. OMG, it was like God always listening to what I wanted. Yes, I visited the stall, looked at some & then my eyes gleamed as I picked The Pocket Rumi. Simply an awesome experience & feel in those moments. "
“ सगळ्यात प्रथम तुम्ही सुरु केलेल्या या नवीन कल्पनेबद्दल अभिनंदन.सध्याच्या डिजिटल युगात लहानां सोबत मोठ्यानं देखील पुस्तकांबाबत किंवा पुस्तकांबद्दल माहिती मिळू शकेल. त्यामुळे त्यांच्यात वाचनाची आवड निर्माण होईल. अशा प्रयत्नानंमुळेच वाचन संस्कृती जपत राहते. तुम्हाला तुमच्या "पुस्तकवाले" साठी हार्दिक शुभेच्छा आणि best of luck. ”
To spread the joy of reading, we work with enthusiastic young people who help us create a wonderful experience for our customers. Today, more than 50 young book lovers are part of our Earn & Learn programme.
The proceeds from book sales help fund incentives for these young participants.
It is rewarding to see our initiative appreciated by people of all ages and recognised by the media. What began as a simple way to share our love of books has grown into our Ikigai — our reason for being.
"Bookstore on wheels? Call PustakWale. It’s good news for all book lovers, PustakWale, a mobile bookstore, visits societies in Pune on weekends to spread the joy of book reading."
"Bookworms, this bookstore will come visit you at your doorstep. Operating during weekends, Pustakwale is a one-of-a-kind mobile bookstore that caters to all the book needs of housing societies across Pune."
"वाचन चळवळीला सहकार्य करू..."
"वाचकांपर्यंत पुस्तके नेणारे ‘पुस्तकवाले’ सोसायटय़ांमध्ये किराणा सामान, औषधे, खाद्य पदरथ पुरवले जातात, तर पुस्तके का नाहीत या विचारातून आणि वाचनावरच्या प्रेमापोटी सोसायटय़ांमधील आबालवृद्धांपर्यंत पुस्तके नेण्याचे काम ‘पुस्तकवाले’ हा उत्साही तरुणांचा गट करत आहे."
"Spreading the joy of reading across all age groups from one housing society in the city to another is PustakWale-bookstore on wheels, the brainchild of Rutica and Ashay Walambe."
"वचन प्रेरणा घरपोच देण्याचा वास"
"पुस्तकवाले तुमच्या दारी"
"Time to fall in love with books again... "
"PustakWale spreading the culture of reading "
CORPORATE CSR INTIATIVES
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
CORPORATE EVENTS
PustakWale is grateful to all the organisations that have recognised our work and honoured our efforts.
"Received the Tarun Tejankit by Lokstta award for 2023"
"Received the award by the Chitale Group for organising the best book exhibition at Bhilawadi"
"Received the Udyogdipti award for 2023 by Udyog Anubhav Prathishthan, Thane "
"Won the first place in the Social Impact category at COEP’s 2021 Startup Fest"
"Received a Book Truck book truck from Isuzu Motors after being recognisedas the best social startup for 2021"
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