more than books, actually
By Pat Law • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: The Lonely Travellor
Once upon a time, as the booksellers will have you understand, a little bookstore nestled on the second story of a dilapidated shophouse along Telok Ayer Street. Right next to that famous kopitiam that also sells killer bak chor mee. The bookstore is BooksActually.
Visiting the bookstore was a regular lunch affair for my wife and I. It is always nice to be in the company of Charles, Edgar, George and Sigmund. More importantly, it is nice to see people so passionate about their jobs. The booksellers know their books so well, its as though they conceived them themselves. Go on, test their knowledge. Ask for Oyster Boy by Tim Burton and ask them to explain the difference between the off-the-shelves ones you get from Borders compared to theirs.
I used past tense because since the booksellers moved to the fringe of Ann Siang Road towards Club Street on 1 April, my wife and I have been sadly deprived. A long overdue visit was warranted, and we found ourselves back in the arms of familiar company on Monday evening.
The new home is stunning. Here’s some pictures courtesy of the booksellers for your viewing pleasure.
The venue may have changed. The façade may be different. But the stories haven’t changed. The passion and dedication of the booksellers remain. Visit them at 5 Ann Siang Road, today. Or join them on Facebook.
Pat Law is a Digital Strategist who, in her time in the Adland, has marketed a range of global brands including adidas, Cadbury Schweppes, Chrysler, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett-Packard, Johnnie Walker, L’Oréal, and Royal Salute. Pat is the Boss Lady of GOODSTUPH, a badass social influence studio, and is represented by FLY Entertainment.
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