It blows my mind that books are now available on quick commerce apps like Blinkit and Zepto. These aren’t some shallow reprints of copyright-free stuff.
No, these are books from top publishers—bestsellers, even some obscure gems I adore spotting on the platform. I nearly dropped ₹10,000 rupees on books in my excitement, but I reined it in and settled for ₹4,000 worth instead.
I love reading books. I love their weight in my hands, their presence around me. My house? Scattered with them—mostly non-fiction. I take an idea from one book, let it sink in, distill it, then carry it into the next. These concepts grow in my head, leading to unexpected breakthroughs in what I do.
Making books this accessible will push people to read more, I’m sure of it. Take Zepto versus Amazon: order ten books from Amazon, and they trickle in from ten different places at random times. Zepto?
One bag, one delivery, pure convenience. I’m thrilled with that. Sure, some say quick commerce makes us lazy, but when it’s books—good books—it’s the opposite. This ease sharpens brains, fires up curiosity, and inspires more reading.
Could this also open doors for indie authors? If these platforms give new creators a shot, fresh voices might sell their ideas through books. I’m pondering that as the delivery guy rings the bell. My bag’s here. Time for a reading sprint.