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POPULAR BOOKFEST 2018




The long-awaited Popular BookFest is here once again! From June 9 to June 17, bookworms around Kuala Lumpur are able to enjoy the wonderful book sale and splurge on the books that they've been waiting to read. From YA novels, Chinese books, technology and even stationery, Popular BookFest has it all!

Unlike the previous years, I've had the opportunity to visit Popular Bookfest twice this year. The entrance fee was only RM2.50. It is free of charge for children 18 and under as well as for senior citizens aged 60 and above.

TIPS
1. Bring your own bag


The more environmentally friendly option to shop. Plastic bags will be charged at 20 cents in order to encourage using our own bags. It is also more rewarding to know that you're doing a part in helping the environment. You also won't have to worry about the plastic bags breaking.

2. Visit the stationery section and electronics first


I've only done this this time around and I highly recommend it. Usually, I'd visit the books section first instead of the stationery and electronics section. By the time I've bought my books, I've already spent 2 hours in the convention centre, exhausted and aching to go back home. Lunging around the crowded stationery and electronics section with heavy bags of books isn't the most ideal shopping condition, after all. I'll definitely start my day by heading off to the stationery section first as it gets crowded during the afternoon.

HERE'S THE LOOT!

The School for Good and Evil set usual RM134.90, now RM79.90


I've seen my friends read this book and the blurb really interested me. I would've not bought it but it was surprisingly cheap, so what's the harm.

The Girl With Seven Names usual RM59.90, rebate 20%


After reading Yeonmi Park's In Order to Live, I became more interested in wanting to hear what others faced in North Korea. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and I'd like to listen to Hyeonseo Lee's story.



Aru Shah and the End of Time usual RM41.90, now RM29.90


I've never really thought of picking up this book either. I've seen my favourite author, Rick Riordan constantly posting and retweeting about this book on Twitter. Seeing that it was on sale, I'd decided to take a shot at it.

 Around the World in Eighty Days 25% rebate


I've been wanting to read this for a while now. It was difficult to find this book. Honestly, I am not quite sure what its' about but I guess the title tells it all. I hope it's filled with adventure!

Murder on the Orient Express  usual RM 39.90, now RM 27.90


I've heard wonders of Agatha Christie. I've also read a book review on this book that has made me quite intrigued by it. I've only added it to my TBR list a few weeks ago and I'm so glad to be able to tick it off! 

 One of Us Is Lying RM46.95, 25% rebate


I remember adding this to my TBR too a while back. I've already forgotten what the blurb was about but I am always up for a mystery novel!

The Diary of A Young Girl usual RM55.90, now RM14.90


I'd like to know about her life, the things she faced and her experiences. I am someone who likes reading autobiographies, just to get to know the person better. It has been a book that I've constantly seen and I've been waiting to pick it up but didn't think I'd like. A new year, a new challenge. 

All that She Can See + On The Other Side usual RM42.90, 30% rebate


I've been a subscriber to Carrie's YouTube channel for a while now. I've always wanted to read this really. I'm more excited by All that She Can See compared to On the Other Side, but either way, I'm thrilled to have seen these goodies on sale! 



My TBR is growing week by week with me trying to get more indie authors' books to review as well as my habit of buying books faster than I read them. Nonetheless, I am glad to have rekindled my love of reading. Cheers to more book reviews in the future. I'm sure a review of some of these books here will be out in the future. Till then!


- J
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