👀 Get your Cubb-on
#286 | Quiet reading together
Hi hi,
This is an exciting week for me - I'm in Bangalore with my team members and it will be a busy ten days.
I'm not the biggest traveller. I like going to one or two places in a year but I'm usually content in my little corner of the world.
That said, in the moments that I do step out, I'm always eager to soak in ALL the new experiences I can: food, sights, buildings, people.
That's the plan for Bangalore.
On top of my list is Cubbon Park, and what roused my curiosity about the place is this page on Instagram which documents a community of people reading in the park.
That's it; just reading.
My love for books led me to a literature degree, and though I don't spend as much time as I would like with them, they are my oldest companions.
I am not one of the people who believe that the culture of reading has ebbed over time. In fact, I think it's the opposite. If you think about the long history of gatekeeping knowledge, increased accessibility has only led to an increased number of readers in the world.
Cubbon Reads vindicates my belief. It showcases people reading in leisure, stacks of books, and a community of people who like to spend their time with books.
Although clouds gather in the sky every morning, my parade will not be rained on. One of these days, I will trek to the park with a pretty blanket, gumboots and all.
Maybe I'll even meet you there?
Beautiful