BOOK Fairs

[hquek]

came back from page 1 sale. one word…WOAHHHHHH. took me 30-50min to queue to go in (and the queue wasn’t as bad when we left).


A lot of professional type books - architecture, fashion design, cook etc. These are about 20-50 or more percent off. They also have dvds on offer (sorry never see price).

Now to the serious stuff (this is ksp) - the kids section. Imported and new books are about 20% off. Eg Wonderstruck (Brian Selznick) is going at $41 less 20%. Not inspiring enough. But go browse the shelves in the centre for kids books - those are $1 per book. I kid you not. Bought a horrid henry special at $1 - 10 stories inside, colour pictures. Also saw series like Supernatural squad (sorry, name escapes me), charlie small, even magic treehouse, horrid henry titles (some with dvd even). Yes, all at $1!!! Got Neil Gaiman’s odd and the frost giants (hardcover) at $1 - I think I have the paperback, but $1 is calling me.

Some books could be $5 per book - diary of wimpy kid (up to Ugly truth) at $5; hardback hor. The latest book (Cabin fever) is at 20% off (again not exciting). bought also a book on lego (DK special with 2 books inside) at $5!

The shelves empty quite fast, but the staff keep replenishing with new titles. So everytime I need to go back to get something for a friend, I starting grabbing more and more books. haizzzz. A bit wishing I should park there from morning and see what good stuff they put in during the day.

Finally, I came out with a LOT of books…but very little damage to my credit card. whew

Payment by cash/credit card/nets. Staff try very hard but the crowd is really amazing.

but beware, it’s VERY hot. crampy inside and only fans. I was drenched in perspiration during the whole time. tissue and water will be very useful inside also.

[hquek]

oops, actually some children titles may have more than 20% discount. Some could be 30, 40, 50 etc. But then when I see price tag of $1, $5; somehow percent off just not attractive anymore.

[hquek]

and and to those driving. please park at techview (not that expensive). LTA came by 4 times while I was there. Else have someone wait in the car. page 1 staff will announce that lta is coming, but why take the chance (and what if you have to queue to re-enter - horrors)

[SAHM_TAN]

Too bad so crowded, difficult for me and bb. I could envision the cheap titles from outside but just could not go in.....have to give it a miss

[SAHM_TAN]

hquek,


I salute your perserverance.

[hquek]

Thanks but I got company, so the waiting was bearable. And yes, there was queue to pay also and it went around much of the place.


You call it perseverance, I think I more :siao: .

[laughingcat]

Wah! Hquek, i envy you leh. :salute: I wished i can go but......really shorthanded at the moment over the weekend.


The $1 book really enticing leh. :drool: Did you see any Horrible Science series? Pls say NO. :rotflmao:

WHAT! :yikes: They have Charlie Small! Oh man! :faint:

[mummy of 2]

I also thought of going but wasn't sure if it would be worth going but now I really :slapshead:

[laughingcat]

Me tooooooooo!

[hquek]

Don’t worry. I didnt spot any horrible science books. And I don’t really think they will charge $1 for this series.