Just past security in NITB, the Book Stall sits handy.
This small bookstore sits airside in Pune’s NITB terminal, a few minutes’ walk from the main domestic boarding gates. It focuses on paperbacks and magazines rather than souvenirs, so think last‑minute reading rather than gifts. Expect mostly English and Hindi titles, with bestsellers, light fiction, and a stack of current newspapers for about ₹10–₹30 each.
Opening hours loosely track flight banks, with shutters usually up from early morning departures around 5:00 until the late‑evening waves close to 22:00. Stock skews to mainstream publishers; you’ll see the usual airport crime thrillers and business books in the ₹250–₹600 range. Kids’ books and comics sit on lower racks near the front counter, useful if you’re boarding with school‑age children and need a distraction for a 1–2 hour hop.
There’s a small magazine stand along one side, carrying Indian weeklies, news magazines, and in‑flight style glossies; prices generally match the printed MRP, so no airport mark‑up. You won’t find international titles or fancy stationery here, and there’s little in the way of travel accessories beyond the odd pen or notebook under ₹100.
Practical tip: stop here before heading toward your specific gate in NITB; once you walk down to the far ends of the pier, options shrink to snacks and tea with no meaningful book selection.