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Tag Archives: bookstore
Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies
Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's, Architecture, Art, assessment books, Basheer, books, bookstore, Bras Basah, Bras Basah Complex, coffeetable, graphic design, kiasu, kids, myopia, Singapore, stationery, vintage
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Epilogue Cafe at ION: Nice View, Disappointing Drinks
The only redeeming quality of the Epilogue cafe which replaces Jams cafe within the Prologue Bookstores (atas version of Popular) is the view and the fact that it’s a quiet place to have a peaceful break. The drinks were disappointing. … Continue reading
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Tagged bookstore, cafe, disappointing, Epilogue, ION, new, Prologue, quiet, Singapore, view
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Duxton Hill: Littered with Books
Not my first visit to the lovely Bookstore at 20 Duxton Road, but it was the first little shop that drew me to Duxton Hill. After exploring the place, I discovered the Bookstore was just one of many delightful new … Continue reading
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Tagged books, bookstore, Duxton Hill, Littered with Books, Singapore
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Massive Rush at Harris Bookstore (Somerset 313)
I was surprised to find Harris Bookstore full of people eagerly lugging as much as their arms could carry. Is the sale that great, I asked myself? Oh no, my next thought was, please not another closing down sale. Not … Continue reading
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Tagged bookstore, Harris, mall, moleskins, Oyster Boy, Planerds, sale, Singapore, Somerset 313, Tm Burton
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JCube: The Bookstore
There is actually quite a lot to see at the new Jurong Mall. Couldn’t fit it all in the previous post so I decided to spilt it up into a few posts. I am happy that there’s a Times Bookstore. … Continue reading
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Tagged books, bookstore, JCube, Jurong, mall, new, novels, Times
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Children’s Section at Littered with Books
Browsing at the kiddie section inspired this post.
An Utterly Charming Experience at Littered with Books (Duxton Hill)
I had been meaning to visit Littered with Books for the longest time, but I just never got around to it. I am so glad that I finally did. It’s a little bookstore located on Duxton Road, and places like … Continue reading
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Tagged books, bookstore, boutique, charming, Duxton Hill, Duxton Road, Littered with Books, lovely, personal, serene, Singapore
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CNY 2012: VivoCity (& it’s Sad to See PageOne closing)
Another mall that’s buzzing with Chinese New Year festivities is VivoCity. There is an exhibition with vendors from China each year. If you need sweets for Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with St Michael’s (I know it’s M&S … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Art, bookstore, Chinese New Year, closing, CNY, craft, culture, decor, design, fair, handicraft, Life, Living, Page One, paper cuttings, Singapore, travel, VivoCity
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Books & Tin Tin at 313 Somerset: Harris & HMV
I was excited when I spotted the Tin Tin Comics section at Harris Bookstore. The soft cover ones cost about S$14 each, and S$13 if you have one of those discount cards. But be warned. Tin Tin written 70 years … Continue reading
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Tagged 313 Somerset, books, bookstore, comics, controversy, Harris, HMV, Life, Living, local, manga, mental illness, photography, photos, racism, shopping, Singapore, Tin Tin, travel
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Harris Bookstore: Pink Voodoo Dolls & Books
Cute huh? Pink, girly Voodoo Dolls. Very interesting concept – eco friendly and super light paper wallets. At the Harris Bookstore at Somerset 313 there was a whole collection of manga by a Singaporean artist which I found captivating. This … Continue reading
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Tagged 313 Somerset, Art, bookstore, comics, cute, Entertainment, Harris, Life, Living, local, manga, paper wallets, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, unique, voodoo
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Borders Bookstore at Parkway Parade
Takashimaya is my favourite bookstore in Singapore, but my next pick would be Borders and the Borders I like best is the one at Parkway Parade. It just seems cosier than the one in town. They have Cookie Monster … Continue reading
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Tagged books, bookstore, Borders, cookie monster, Life, Living, mall, Parkway Parade, personal, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, soft toys
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PageOne at VivoCity
Pretty vintage cards. Gosh, Singapore is so low down on the list of happiest countries in the world. Denmark is looking real good.
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Tagged Art, bookstore, cards, Entertainment, happiness, Life, Living, PageOne, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel, vintage, VivoCity
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PageOne at VivoCity
I tend to gravitate towards bookstores. The allure of unread books draws me in. At VivoCity this would be PageOne. What’s lovely about this place is the strong element of natural light. The back and sides of the bookstore are … Continue reading