The Bookshop

As a writer you can probably guess that I also enjoy my fair share of reading. If you haven’t guessed that, well, now you know. A good book makes the boring parts of a journey bearable, a quiet afternoon interesting, and provides the answer to whether or not I should watch TV! My genre of preference is Science Fiction, a semi popular genre, an always under represented one in most bookstores — much to my frustration.
The Bookshop is a second hand bookstore selling a variety of books. From travel to fiction to biographies I could spend an hour searching through a captivating list of titles, I’ve already purchased a couple. In my mind bookstores should provide two things; The first is a decent selection of books, and the second is a peaceful environment in which to read a page or two. The Bookshop has those two thing as well as a choice of coffees behind the counter. Another reason why I love this place is because it’s a store for readers by readers. Outside there is a small basket with books for $ 10 HK so there’s really no excuse not to be reading something. Inside I haven’t seen a fiction book go for more than $ 50. Yes, it’s second hand but come on, what’s the worst that a book could go through? Actually don’t answer that. The books on show are in great condition, and there is even an extremely interesting section that ignites my curiosity. Antiquarian books. Like the ones you see in the movies where the main actor raises it reverently, blows a layer of dust off the cover then opens the crisp, faded pages. Those are a little more expensive and to be honest I’d be too afraid of ripping a page!
I know it’s a far way to travel but if you can’t find your favorite series of Sci-​fi in Page One or Dymocks, and you much prefer reading from a real book rather than a Kindle then give it a visit.