Sri Kumaran Old & New Book Store is a long-established independent bookshop located near Sundar Lodge on Cherry Road in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1995, it is known for its extensive range of both new and pre-owned books, serving students, professionals, and general readers across the region.
Offerings and specialization
The store stocks academic textbooks, competitive-exam guides (including TNPSC, NEET, and law materials), and a broad mix of Tamil and English novels, comics, and reference works. It caters to school, college, and engineering syllabi as well as leisure readers, making it a comprehensive destination for printed materials in Salem.
Customer experience
Patrons consistently highlight the wide selection, reasonable pricing, and helpful staff. The shop enjoys strong local loyalty and high online ratings—around 4.8 to 4.9 out of 5—reflecting satisfaction with its variety and service quality. Some reviews note that bargaining may yield small discounts, typical of neighborhood Indian bookshops.
Community role
Over nearly three decades, Sri Kumaran Old & New Book Store has become a fixture in Salem’s educational ecosystem. Its convenient location near major city landmarks and its availability of rare or out-of-print titles make it a frequent stop for students and teachers seeking specific editions. The business continues to balance tradition—through secondhand circulation—with current trends by maintaining updated curricula and exam materials.