Why does Nepal need more book clubs?

On August 27, some 20 people gathered at a private residence at Sukedhara in Kathmandu. They were excited to discuss their learnings from and criticisms of a recently launched book, Hiti Pranali by Padma Sunder Joshi.

They call this meeting a book club, named Chakati Bahas. Bookaholics , a social media-based network of readers, hosts this club every month.