Small Bits: Incy Bella, a bookshop of note

In Cochin, Kerala I found a rather small and yet very charming bookshop this weekend. Kerala is a south Indian state known for its rich natural beauty and cultural diversity and the bookshop ended up being a very appropriate example of these characteristics.

The place was full of books on India and its many faces. Religion, culinary, cities, history, economy, rituals, landmarks, dances, music, you name it… It was all there translated into pictures and text. What was even more impressive was its collection of books on Kerala. I certainly didn’t expect that and I was obviously glad with the finding. I simply couldn't leave the place! It was so attractive that a word of caution is necessary: do not enter with a full pocket – you'll want to spend all of it.