I recently stumbled upon a 2nd-hand bookstore called BookMart. (Sorry if I sound so dated!) It is located at The Central - the shopping mall with escalators that go all over the place =P
It is Singapore's largest Japanese 2nd-hand bookstore, and I was delighted to find that they do have a selection of English books as well.
Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to browse as long as I liked. I did however, pick up a pretty decent copy of Eat, Pray, Love for only S$6.80! It retails for around S$19 brand new.
If you have been to my apartment, you would have noticed that I almost always have a small stack of half-read books on my bedside table. They tend to be of different genres. It is a long-standing habit. I like delving into different 'worlds' that each of these books open up to me.
That said, I looked at my stack today and have the urge to pick up maybe 2-3 more books to take along a trip we're making this week. Holiday reading. Hopefully a pop into the nearby library would yield something! Do give me a shout out if you have something to recommend!
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Jodi picoult - sister's keeper.
The curious incident of the dog in night time -mark haddon
Oedipus Rex.. this one to bore you or sadden you with tragedy that you abandon the book n play more with bubbles :P
Eh. Don't use library books. Then you've to worry about losing them. Just get the second hand books easier. BABE! 2 or 3 books? Methinks you'll find it hard to finish 2. :PPP
goolypop:
Ah, thanks for suggestions! I've not started on Picoult although I know I'm probably the last person to read her books =P The summaries all seem so depressing! I've read the Curious Incident of the Dog. No tragedies!! =P
imp:
I did think of that! But so lazy to drag myself down to a bookshop. There's a library near where I am =P I forgot to add that I'll be going on an Internet fast. Wahah! So I'll have PLENTY of time to read =)
I always buy my second hand books from BookMart! They only accept books published in the last 2-3 years, so the books are usually in pristine condition, and very very reasonably priced! :)
I didnt even know this place exists and I work near Central! Thanks for this, I love 2nd hand bkshops!
I am going to recommend Jodi Picoult too. But if you prefer light reads, don't.
Have you read Amy Chua's book yet? I purchased a copy after reading your link ... it was so interesting that I finished it in 2 nights. But it's lying around at home aimlessly now as it seeks a new reader!
And Jodi Picoult's really good. I've read every single one of her books!!! I think I might have a few lying around at home aimlessly too.
Let me know if you're interested. I'll be happy to meet for lunch! Since I think you're also a Westerner, and it'll be great to see you in person =)
Yuling:
You discovered the little gem! I hope to be back soon :)
Lilsnooze:
I don't blame you for not realising it is there. That building is just way too confusing! Too many hidden nooks and corners. Not good for business, methinks!
Jane:
AHHH! Thanks so much for your sweet offer! Unfortunately we are leaving really soon and I won't be able to meet up before the trip. I'll touch base with you when we're back!
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