May 15 2026 to May 15 2026 6:30 a.m.

Price: Free event. Requesting participants to register. Walk-ins allowed. Book/Buy

Where

BLR Design Centre

6th Floor, 46/1, Church St, Haridevpur, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Special Instructions

Kindly note: All individuals wishing to attend this event should register separately. If you need to cancel, please email us at blrdesigncentre@gmail.com so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Event Description

The Author of the Month Series is envisioned as a year-long curatorial initiative at BLR Reads – Library and Archive, strengthening its role as a shared cultural and civic space. Building on BLR Reads’ ethos of reading beyond books, the series will invite one author each month for an in-depth book discussion, situating literature within wider conversations on the city, history, design, culture, and everyday life. The initiative aims to deepen reader engagement, foster sustained community participation, and build meaningful collaborations with authors, publishers, academic institutions, and cultural organizations. Each session will be accompanied by curated reading lists and, where relevant, allied activities such as talks, walks, or exhibitions. The edition will centre on 'The Making of a Campus: IIM Bangalore' by Kiran Keswani, featuring a conversation between Kiran and writer-novelist Usha K R. Through the book, Kiran traces the formation of the campus, from the people who were there from the very start to the intentionality that went into building each wall, garden, and classroom. DATE: Friday, 15th May 2026 TIME: 6:30pm onwards Please factor in your commute to arrive at the venue on time.