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AsiaOne
14-05-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
'A new chapter begins': 8 local indie bookshops unite to launch one-stop online platform, Lifestyle News
Indie bookstores in Singapore — from Epigram Coffee Bookshop to The Moon — have faced their fair share of challenges in recent years, leaving local book lovers with fewer places to discover new reads. But things might be looking up with the launch of a new one-stop online platform that unites eight independent local bookshops. The eight participating bookshops are Basheer Graphic Books, City Book Room, Epigram Bookshop, Nurul Anwar Bookstore, Sea Breeze Books, Thryft, Union Book and Wardah Books. Launched on Wednesday (May 14), the site consolidates the inventories of these bookshops, providing a uniquely curated and accessible catalogue of more than 40,000 titles to choose from. This ranges from historical fiction and poetry to non-fiction subgenres such as religion and philosophy, among others. On May 2, introduced itself to the public with its first Instagram post. The in-photo caption read: "A new chapter begins on May 14." The idea for took root during a gathering of local independent booksellers in 2024, and a shared vision of collaboration then followed. describes itself as "an act of radical cooperation" with the belief that bookshops can thrive and "be stronger" when working together. How it works features a user-friendly interface with straightforward filters and drop-down menus. Shoppers can decide to browse by genres or bookshops and once a book is selected, they can add it directly to their cart. If the title is stocked by multiple bookshops, they have the option to choose which bookshop they want to support. Orders above $150 qualify for free delivery, regardless of how many bookshops are involved. Otherwise, a flat rate of $5.90 applies per order. At the time of writing, does not offer international shopping. AsiaOne has reached out to for more information. [[nid:717071]] amierul@
AsiaOne
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Books Kinokuniya to open new outlet at Raffles City this August — and other top stories today, Singapore News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Books Kinokuniya to open new outlet at Raffles City this August With the recent closures of Epigram Coffee Bookshop and Times Bookstores, it has been pretty bleak for bookworms in Singapore. However, Books Kinokuniya's latest update regarding a new outlet opening in Raffles City Shopping Centre this August should help raise spirits... » READ MORE 2. Taiwanese actor Jeremy Huang, known for appearance on Mr Con & Ms Csi, dies at 31 Taiwanese actor Jeremy Huang has died at the age of 31. The news was announced on his sister Selena's Instagram account on April 20 in a joint statement with their mother... » READ MORE 3. 'Her kindness and service touched countless lives': Wife of Singapore's first president, Yusof Ishak, dies at 91 Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore's first president Yusof Ishak, has died at the age of 91 early Tuesday (April 22) morning. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Cabinet are deeply saddened by the death of Puan Noor Aishah... » READ MORE 4. Man who allegedly molested stewardess on Singapore-bound flight to be charged A 20-year-old male Indian national will be charged in court for his alleged involvement in a case of outrage of modesty on board a flight bound for Singapore. The police were alerted to the incident on February 28 at 12.05pm, according to a statement released by the police on Monday (April 21)... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
22-04-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Books Kinokuniya to open new outlet at Raffles City this August , Lifestyle News
With the recent closures of Epigram Coffee Bookshop and Times Bookstores, it has been pretty bleak for bookworms in Singapore. However, Books Kinokuniya's latest update regarding a new outlet opening in Raffles City Shopping Centre this August should help raise spirits. The popular Japanese bookstore announced the news on social media on Monday (April 21). The new Books Kinokinya outlet will be located on the shopping mall's third level, replacing a Challenger store that was previously there. "We are pleased to announce that our NBC Raffles City store will be rebranded as Books Kinokuniya in August 2025," the in-photo caption read. In early April, NBC Stationary & Gifts — a stationery brand owned by Books Kinokuniya — announced its Raffles City Shopping Centre will be closing for good on May 4. Fans of the brand will be glad to hear that said announcement was more a 'see you soon' rather than a complete goodbye. The upcoming Books Kinokuniya outlet in Raffles City will span 3,433 sq ft and is set to feature a Blue Room dedicated to providing a more contemplative mood for immersive reading experiences, as reported by The Straits Times. AsiaOne has reached out to Books Kinokuniya for more information. Downsizing flagship store In February, customers visiting Books Kinokuniya's Takashimaya Shopping Centre outlet were taken aback at the sight of empty shelves at the flagship store. The Straits Times reported that the 38,000 sq ft store was in the midst of downsizing operations, with the vacated space set to be replaced by a new cafe, among others. On Feb 18, the Japanese bookstore took to social media to reassure fans that it had no plans to shut down its flagship store in Takashimaya. "We are currently making some changes to our store layout and some sections have moved," the caption read. [[nid:672633]] amierul@
