“Secunderabad Reads was born out of a shared love for books and inspired by Bengaluru’s Cubbon Reads. While Hyderabad Reads began at KBR Park, it wasn’t feasible for many of us living on the other side of the city to attend regularly. That’s when the idea of creating a reading space closer home took shape. We chose AS Rao Nagar Park in Secunderabad—a place where book lovers could gather and spend time reading together, quietly and without pressure.

The response from across Secunderabad has been encouraging. Over time, we’ve welcomed students, working professionals, and readers from different walks of life, all united by a simple love for reading. People bring what works for them—paperbacks, Kindles, or even study material—and that variety has become a natural part of our gatherings.

One moment that stands out for us was when a single book led to completely different interpretations across the group. What began as a discussion about the story slowly turned into people sharing personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and memories the book had stirred up. That moment reminded us that books aren’t just about plots or authors—they’re mirrors. It changed how many of us read after that, with more openness, empathy, and curiosity about how the same words can mean different things to different lives.

At Secunderabad Reads, conversations rarely end with the book. Walks after reading sessions, chai breaks, shared playlists, spontaneous debates, and even comfortable silences become natural extensions of what we read together. Just after visiting the Hyderabad Book Fair, our conversations moved effortlessly beyond books—to Formula 1, anime, OTT shows, and everything in between. These moments reflect what Secunderabad Reads truly is: a space where reading creates room for conversation and shared interests.

Being part of the Hyderabad Book Fair feels like home on a larger scale. Seeing familiar faces blend into a sea of readers, all brought together by a shared love for stories, reminds us that our small reading circles are part of a much bigger literary ecosystem. The energy and the conversations with fellow readers make the experience feel inspiring and grounding.”