Selections galore at Popular Bookfair in Penang


GEORGE TOWN: Whether you are looking for a good read, writing materials, back-to-school supplies, or an educational gift, the Popular Bookfair at Island 88 here has you covered.

Ongoing until June 9, the fair carries a wide selection of books in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia as well as a range of stationery, gadgets, IT-related items, CDs, DVDs and other items.

The fair, covering about 1,860sq m (20,000sq ft), features a wide range of book genres.

The myriad choices range from bestselling fiction to nonfiction titles, early education to  higher education, horror to comics, health to self-help books.

The large section of Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia titles including novels gives visitors reading options in multiple languages.

Complementing the selection of books is its section of stationery, electronics and games.

Choose from CDs and records in a range of music genres, or accessorise your computer with speakers, earphones, keyboards, fancy controllers and other devices at great prices.

There is even a titbit corner if you feel peckish while shopping.

Activities such as a Bingo Parenting Station Game, Children's Colouring Competition, workshops as well as meet-and-greet sessions with authors and chefs add to the fun.

Head over to level 2 at Island 88 from 10am to 10pm daily to check it out.

 

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