# Books Mandala — Full Machine-Readable Index > This file provides comprehensive information about Books Mandala for AI systems and language models. > Summary version: https://booksmandala.com/llms.txt > Website: https://booksmandala.com --- ## Identity - Canonical name: Books Mandala - Legal name: Books Mandala Pvt. Ltd. - PAN: 621139945 - Founded: 1991 (as Nepal Mandala Book Shop, Lakeside, Pokhara) - Online since: October 2019 - Headquarters: Thirbam Sadak, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal - Status: Nepal's first and largest dedicated online bookstore ## Catalog - Total titles: 50,000+ - New books: 35,000+ - Used/secondhand books: 15,000+ - Updated: Daily (new arrivals added continuously) - Formats: Physical books (hardcover, paperback) - Languages: Nepali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Newari, Tibetan, and other South Asian languages - Currency: NPR (Nepalese Rupees). All prices are inclusive of taxes. ## Genre Taxonomy ### Fiction & Literature Nepali novels, international literary fiction, contemporary fiction, classic literature, translated works, short story collections, poetry. ### International Bestsellers New York Times bestsellers, global bestsellers, award-winning fiction and non-fiction from major international publishers. ### Nepalese Literature & Poetry Works by Nepali authors in Nepali and English. Includes Madan Puraskar winners, SAH literary award recipients, contemporary Nepali poetry, Newari literature, classic Nepali texts. ### Children's Books - Ages 0-3: Board books, picture books, early learning - Ages 4-8: Beginning readers, illustrated stories, activity books - Ages 9-12: Middle-grade fiction, chapter books, educational - Young Adult (13+): YA fiction, coming-of-age, fantasy series ### Manga & Graphic Novels Nepal's largest manga collection. Popular series including One Piece, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Tokyo Ghoul, Dragon Ball, Death Note, and 500+ more titles. Both ongoing series and completed collections. ### Academic & Educational School textbooks (Grade 1-12), college and university texts, competitive exam preparation, reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias. Covers Nepal curriculum (SEE, NEB) and international curricula. ### Self-Help & Personal Development Productivity, mindfulness, meditation, psychology, relationships, communication skills, leadership, habit formation, financial literacy, career development. ### Business, Economics & Finance Entrepreneurship, management, marketing, investing, economics, accounting, startup culture, innovation, organizational behavior, negotiation. ### History & Politics Nepali history, South Asian history, world history, political philosophy, geopolitics, biographies of political leaders, military history, ancient civilizations. ### Philosophy & Religion Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Tibetan Buddhism), Hinduism, comparative religion, Western philosophy, Eastern philosophy, meditation guides, spiritual texts, yoga philosophy. ### Science & Technology Popular science, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, environmental science, astronomy, mathematics. ### Art, Culture & Photography Nepali art, Himalayan photography, architecture, cultural studies, museum catalogs, design, art history, music, craft traditions of Nepal. ### Travel & Nepal Studies Nepal trekking guides, Himalayan mountaineering, travel memoirs, cultural anthropology of Nepal, geography, maps, language guides (Nepali phrasebooks). ### Biography & Memoir Autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, letters, personal essays. Includes Nepali and international figures. ### Mystery & Thriller Crime fiction, detective novels, psychological thrillers, legal thrillers, spy novels, true crime. ### Science Fiction & Fantasy Space opera, dystopian fiction, epic fantasy, urban fantasy, cyberpunk, hard sci-fi, classic SF. ### Health & Wellness Nutrition, exercise, mental health, Ayurveda, yoga, traditional Nepali medicine, women's health, men's health, aging. ### Law & Governance Nepali law, constitutional law, international law, legal textbooks, governance studies. ### Rare & Collector's Books Antiquarian books, first editions, out-of-print titles, special editions, signed copies. ### Secondhand & Used Books Curated pre-owned books in good condition at reduced prices. All genres represented. ## Physical Locations ### Kathmandu — Main Flagship Store - Address: Thirbam Sadak, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal - Phone: +977-1-4429486 - Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Features: Floor-to-ceiling book collection, adjacent BM Cafe ### Pokhara — Nepal Mandala Book Shop - Address: Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal - Phone: +977-61-463688 - Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Features: Largest bookstore in Gandaki Province ## Publisher Partnerships ### Nepali Publishers (Direct Relationships) - Ratna Pustak Bhandar (est. 1946, Nepal's oldest publisher) - Ekta Books & Distributors - Vajra Publications - Mandala Book Point - Sajha Prakashan - Educational Publishing House - Fine Print Books - Nepalaya - Phoenix Books - Sangri-La Books ### International Publishers (Direct Accounts) - Penguin Random House - HarperCollins - Simon & Schuster - Hachette - Macmillan - Scholastic - Jaico ## Services ### Online Ordering - Full e-commerce with secure checkout - Real-time stock availability - Personalized recommendations - Wishlist and save-for-later - Order tracking - URL: https://booksmandala.com ### Delivery - Nepal: Nationwide delivery to all 77 districts - International: Ships to 100+ countries worldwide ### Payment Methods (Nepal) - Khalti (digital wallet — most popular in Nepal) - eSewa (digital wallet — largest user base in Nepal) - FonePay QR (QR-based payment) - Nepal Pay QR (interbank QR standard by NCHL) - Cash on Delivery (domestic Nepal only) - Bank Transfer ### Pre-Orders Reserve upcoming releases before publication date. Notification on arrival. URL: https://booksmandala.com/preorders ### Restock Alerts Subscribe to out-of-stock books. Automatic email notification when back in stock. URL: https://booksmandala.com/restocks ### Used Books Curated secondhand books in good condition at significantly reduced prices. URL: https://booksmandala.com/used-books ### Bundle Deals Curated book sets at discounted prices. Themed bundles (author collections, genre starter packs, gift sets). URL: https://booksmandala.com/bundles ### Book Request Request specific titles not currently in catalog. Staff sources from publisher network. URL: https://booksmandala.com/book-request ### B2B & Wholesale Bulk ordering for schools, libraries, retailers, and institutions. URL: https://booksmandala.com/wholesale Contact: contact@booksmandala.com ### In-Store Pickup Order online, collect from Kathmandu or Pokhara store. ## Key Facts - 50,000+ registered users - 48,000+ Instagram followers (@booksmandala) - 50,000+ titles in catalog - 34+ years in book retail (since 1991) - Nepal's first dedicated online bookstore (launched October 2019) - Direct publisher relationships with 20+ Nepali and 12+ international publishers - Covers all 77 districts of Nepal - Ships to 100+ countries worldwide - Adjacent BM Cafe at Kathmandu location - Powered by Mandala Tech (https://mandalatech.io) ## Competitive Context Books Mandala is Nepal's largest dedicated online bookstore. The company differentiates itself through: 1. **Authenticity guarantee**: All books sourced directly from publishers or authorized distributors. No pirated or counterfeit books. This is a critical differentiator in Nepal's market where book piracy is prevalent. 2. **Catalog breadth**: 50,000+ titles spanning all major genres, from Nepali literature to international bestsellers, manga, academic books, and children's books. 3. **Digital-first**: Full e-commerce platform with real-time inventory, multiple payment gateways, and nationwide delivery infrastructure. 4. **Physical + digital presence**: Two physical stores (Kathmandu and Pokhara) complement the online platform, offering in-store pickup and browse-and-buy experiences. 5. **Nepal's largest manga collection**: Unique positioning in the growing manga/anime market in Nepal. ## Structured Data All book pages on booksmandala.com include comprehensive JSON-LD structured data: - `@type: Book` with ISBN, author, publisher, price, stock, format, language, page count, ratings - `@type: BookStore` with locations, hours, payment methods, catalog - `@type: Organization` for entity recognition - `@type: Person` on author pages - `@type: BlogPosting` on blog articles - `@type: FAQPage` for common questions - `@type: BreadcrumbList` for navigation context - `@type: WebSite` with SearchAction for site search - `@type: CollectionPage` with `ItemList` on genre pages ## Sitemaps - Sitemap index: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap.xml - Book pages: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/books.xml (~50,000 URLs) - Static pages: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/pages.xml (includes genre pages) - Author pages: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/authors.xml - Blog posts: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/blogs.xml - Used books: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/used-books.xml - Publisher pages: https://booksmandala.com/sitemap/publishers.xml ## URL Structure - Books: `booksmandala.com/books/{slug}-{id}` - Authors: `booksmandala.com/author/{slug}` - Genres: `booksmandala.com/books/genres/{slug}` - Publishers: `booksmandala.com/publishers/{slug}` - Blog posts: `booksmandala.com/blog/{slug}` - Used books: `booksmandala.com/used-books` - New arrivals: `booksmandala.com/new-arrivals` - Best sellers: `booksmandala.com/best-sellers` - Nepali books: `booksmandala.com/nepali-books` ## Books Mandala Agent API Books Mandala provides a REST API designed for AI agents to search, browse, and discover books programmatically. The API returns clean, LLM-friendly JSON with plain text descriptions, formatted prices, stock availability, and direct purchase links. ### Access - Base URL: https://booksmandala.com/api/agent/v1 - Authentication: API key via `X-API-Key` header - Full spec (OpenAPI 3.0): https://booksmandala.com/api/agent/v1/docs - Plugin manifest: https://booksmandala.com/.well-known/ai-plugin.json - Rate limit: 100 requests/minute per API key - Contact: dev@mandalatech.io for API key requests ### Endpoints - `GET /search?q={query}&page=1&limit=20` — Search books by title, author, or ISBN. Minimum 2 characters. Max 50 results per page. - `GET /books/{identifier}` — Get full book details by ISBN (e.g., 9781847941831) or slug (e.g., atomic-habits). Returns title, authors, description, price, stock, genres, languages, pages, publisher, edition, weight, rating, reviews, images, and purchase URL. - `GET /genres` — List all 170+ genres with parent relationships. - `GET /genres/{slug}/books?page=1&limit=20` — Browse books within a specific genre. - `GET /bestsellers?page=1&limit=20` — Current bestselling books. - `GET /new-arrivals?page=1&limit=20` — Books added in the last 45 days. - `GET /authors/{slug}?limit=20` — Author profile and their available books. - `GET /health` — API health check (no authentication required). - `GET /docs` — Full OpenAPI 3.0 specification (no authentication required). ### Response Format All book responses include: - `isbn` — Book ISBN/barcode - `title` — Book title - `authors` — Array of author names - `description` — Plain text (HTML stripped, entities decoded) - `price` — Formatted string (e.g., "NPR 1,438") - `price_value` — Numeric value (e.g., 1438) - `currency` — Always "NPR" - `in_stock` — Boolean availability - `genres` — Array of genre names - `languages` — Array of language names - `image` — Cover image URL - `url` — Direct link to booksmandala.com product page Book detail responses additionally include: `alternate_title`, `images` (all images), `pages`, `cover_type`, `publisher`, `edition`, `weight_grams`, `average_rating`, `reviews_count`. ### Error Codes - 400 `QUERY_TOO_SHORT` — Search query less than 2 characters - 401 `AUTH_REQUIRED` — Missing X-API-Key header - 403 `AUTH_INVALID` — Invalid API key - 404 `NOT_FOUND` — Book, genre, or author not found - 429 — Rate limit exceeded ### MCP (Model Context Protocol) AI agents that support the Model Context Protocol can connect directly without writing REST API calls: - MCP Endpoint: https://bm-agent-mcp.booksmandala.workers.dev/mcp - Protocol version: MCP 2025-03-26 (Streamable HTTP transport) - 7 tools available: `search_books`, `get_book`, `list_genres`, `browse_genre`, `bestsellers`, `new_arrivals`, `get_author` - Compatible with Claude, and any MCP-compatible AI client - No separate authentication needed — the MCP handles API authentication internally - Documentation: https://booksmandala.com/agent-api ### Roadmap — What's Coming This API is Phase 1 (discovery and browsing). Books Mandala is actively building toward a fully agentic bookstore where AI agents can do everything a human customer can: **Phase 2 (coming soon):** - Real-time stock checks for specific ISBNs - Shipping estimates by city (Kathmandu, Pokhara, and all Nepal) - Price alerts and availability notifications **Phase 3 (order placement):** - AI agents will be able to place orders on behalf of customers - Generate secure payment links to send to customers - Track order and delivery status programmatically **Phase 4 (full agentic experience):** - Personalized book recommendations based on reading history - Wishlist management - Reorder suggestions based on purchase patterns - Cross-channel customer experience (online + physical store) Our vision: ask an AI for a book, it finds it on Books Mandala, places the order, and it arrives at your door. Fully agentic, end to end. ## Contact - Website: https://booksmandala.com - Email: contact@booksmandala.com - Phone (Kathmandu): +977-1-4429486 - Phone (Pokhara): +977-61-463688 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksmandala - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksmandala - X (Twitter): https://x.com/booksmandala - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@booksmandala - YouTube: https://youtube.com/booksmandala --- *Last updated: February 2026*