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| Me At The Entrance Holding My Pass |
But every time I go to a book fair, I am consoled by the crowded scene that shows 'maybe not in my lifetime'. It's amazing to see people dragging huge travel bags into the hall intending to bring home a good haul of books.
BookFest Malaysia by Popular Book Store is on from July 11 to 19 at KLCC. There's an entry fee of RM2.50. We paid for a pair of tickets and were given additional ones which can be used from the 14th onwards. This means that we can go again coming weekend, for free!
However, I think I've gotten enough books to last me until the next book fair. All of it, unashamedly, cookbooks. There's something about propping myself up on a bed of pillows and pouring through a ton of food pictures - akin to a day at a book spa. If there is such a spa.
Upon paying the tickets, we (I was here with the family) received a catalogue along with a discount voucher.
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| Receipt For Our Purchases and BookFest Catalogue |
This is the scene at the English books corner (picture below). What attracted me was the offer to Buy 2 books for RM10 and the Buy 3 books at RM10 each! It's a great bargain even if there weren't many titles to choose from.
The great thing about this fest is really the huge collection of Chinese books that are on sale. I was impressed. If you love Chinese books, then this is one exhibition you wouldn't want to miss!
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| BookFest Malaysia 2015 |
These are books my aunt and I got for ourselves. The hardcover copies of Rachel's Everyday only cost me RM5 each. I'm saving these for a giveaway.
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| The Books We Got! |
I find Herbs and Pork Appetit to be a rather engaging read, having flipped through the books more than a couple of times now.
If you're into books, then make your way to this exhibition which is happening right now. There's a chance you may even meet your favourite author. Yup, there are workshops and forums. Plus a little something for stationery lovers.
I was looking at the free entrance from the star this morning. Look like a great book shopping spree here. Don't know whether my favourite author An CheeMin book is here or not. I have been looking all over for it.
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Good thing they have an enquiry booth. Perhaps you could check with them ;) Ayerr, missed the Star's free entrance thingy!
DeleteI love book fair. Can browse through and buy the books you want. Of course without kids otherwise busy watching them messing and running around.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer the hard printed copies than those ebook etc. Like you said, it would go obsolete in our time I believe. Maybe in 40 or 50 years time when paper is rare and everyone on environmental issue.
Me too. It's a great way to pass time. Kids, yes..I can imagine..lol!
DeleteI would probably just buy cookbooks too. Thanks for sharing ,Sharon.
ReplyDeleteI used to read a whole lot more..from romance to fantasy novels. These days, I prefer more pictures and less words..lol.
DeleteI used to go to book fairs in Singapore just like this one. I haven't been for years.
ReplyDeleteI've only just regained my interest. I stopped buying books for a long, long time.
DeleteI used to visit book fairs in our city before. But nowadays, like you, I only end buying cookbooks. Nothing else interests me now. Reminds me I don't have a single Rachel Allen book although I love her shows to bits!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear we're in the same boat! And knowing this, I bet we will try to get as many recipe books as we can, if we could! ^.^
DeleteI just went to the Big Bad Wolf book sale in Ipoh few days ago and I saw the whole place very crowded.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh...I love going to BBW sales, especially the year-end one which opens for 24 hours straight for an entire week! It's usually clear at 7am, that's the time I go ;)
DeleteRajin nyer baca buku ;)
ReplyDeleteRajin beli je...hahaha!
DeleteI hv not been to the bookfest. Probably coz am banana. Mostly chinese books right?
ReplyDeleteYes ...not an extensive collection of English books available but still great because of the bargains.
DeleteI can see that you're always buying books, Sharon! I enjoy reading a lot too :D
ReplyDeleteAt the rate I am going, I think I need to keep myself in check soon, Shirley...lol!!
Deletelooks interesting ^^
ReplyDeletethe Rachel's Everyday is so worthy, hardcover and thick haha
*aunty mode here
but nowadays I stop buying books coz no more space for that :C
Agree! That's why I got it....haha! ^.^
DeleteBookfest is great idea! And perfect place for me :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see that so many people are still into books. :)
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