Spread out over three floors, this taiwanese book store gained immediate popularity after landing in hong kong, and not least of all for its massive collection of tomes and the tranquil atmosphere it offers. The offbeat travel photo of the week is shown below, and it was sent to me via email. Well, unlike many new bookstores in hong kong, the book prices at flow are really reasonable. The best book stores in hong kong tatler hong kong. Flow bookshop flow carries thousands of secondhand books, magazines, cds, and dvds. Back when i was studying in the uk, i would notice how many more secondhand bookstores there were when compared to hong kong. The attitude of the hong kong govt and police are fueling constant protests and clashes prices in hong kong that go up must come down, very slowly tagged. One of hong kong s oldest and most trusted booksellers as well as tsim sha tsuis premier englishlanguage bookstore swindon has got everything you could want, spread across two floors. Our collection is extensive and includes genres such as. Now, when compared to london, hong kong does not have much to offer in the way of secondhand or used books.
National security law adds fresh risks to hong kongs. For 20 years, flow books has been the goto store in hong kong for both brand new books and secondhand bargains. We collect secondhand books from families, providing a convenient service that encourages the reusing. Hong kong is a popular layover destination, but with limited time to spare, a guided tour is the best way to maximize your layover. Flow books is a secondhand bookshop in central, hong kong. Here are three places that ive frequented here in hong kong, offering cheap but amazing books. Flow secondhand bookstore on its last legs, as owner makes. The book attic is a hong kong used english bookstore.
The proposed national security law for hong kong could undermine the citys status as a business hub and worsen risks it already faces from the economic war between china and the united. The flagship store can be found in the ifc mall on harbour view street. Eslite bookstore hong kong all you need to know before. Here are the best secondhand bookshops in hong kong. Pompeo warns china against meddling with us media in hong kong. All books that flow in become a lively flowbook again. A bibliophiles dream, flow bookshop houses hundreds of old.
This hong kong layover tour includes train transfers to and from the airport, a. The louder, the better, as this makes it even funnier. Flow bookshop things to do in sheung wan, hong kong time out. Today well do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of hong kong television network limited hkg. Hamster tests show masks reduce coronavirus spread. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Flow bookshop has moved to a new address since nov 2014 and, has changed their facebook address too.
The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores highlights of hong kong s best sources for english language books, including art books, used book shops, specialty book stores, and online retailers. Posted in hong kong flow bookstore saved from death sentence as landlord grants 7day extension on overdue rent by ellie ng 15th may 2017 31st march 2020. Lets feel it through the recirculation of used books, music and movie. There are nine dymocks stores in the hong kong region. How a hong kong bookstore owner is creating a new way of. If secondhand books are your thing, then enjoy the great selection youll find nestling alongside new prints at flow. Flow bookstore saved from death sentence as landlord. Secretary of state mike pompeo warned china against interfering with the work of us journalists in hong kong, and said actions impinging on freedoms there could damage diplomatic. Offer them for free on the classifieds here, or find a book fair nearby your neighborhood, or find a bookstore selling second hand books. The hidden gem of a secondhand book store has been in business since 1997. The best secondhand bookshops in hong kong culture trip. If i cant id love to buy some second hand books or cheap new ones. There are more than half a million books being processed and flowed through flowbooks in the past 17 years. Its one of those photos where you have to say the sign out loud.
Shatin book plaza new town plaza shatin book plaza hilton plaza passage, hong kong heritage museum branch tseung kwan o branch tai po branch sheung shui branch tuen mun branch trend plaza tin shui wai branch cp plus, tai wai university bookstore, the chinese university of hong kong. Causeway bay books, located in causeway bay, hong kong, was founded in 1994 by lam wingkee. Not only is flow friendly to your budget, its also one of the select few secondhand bookstores in hong kong meaning your love of books can now be a whole lot more environmentally friendly. Booksmart is a small bookstore in hong kong selling quality, inexpensive, new and used english books.
Distinctive for its bright green shelves, this store is a pleasure to browse. Eslite the taiwan megabookstore has 3 stores in hong kong. Otherwise, known as engrish im just wondering if the returns department of the wong fook hing book store. Hong kong secondhand bookshop owner surdham lam wants to create a lending library that lets borrowers keep the books as long as they. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores highlights of hong kong s best sources for english language books, including art books, used book shops, specialty book stores, and online. Libraries and second hand book stores hong kong forum. One of hong kong s oldest and most trusted booksellers as well as tsim sha tsuis premier englishlanguage bookstore swindon has got everything you could want, spread across two. Books are sold to the public or donated to charities and individuals. Founded in 1997 by a husband and wife, browsing the shelves at flow books is the quaintest of. Now in its 20th year, this is the place to come to find the unexpected. Com is a good one used it a few times and always had a good experience. Consulate general hong kong and macau, via facebook. Basically, this photo highlights the language conundrums of the world. Hong kong used college textbooks books for sale, buy, sell.
Are investors undervaluing hong kong television network. Hong kong bookworm a websites for hong kong book lovers. Founded in 1997 by a husband and wife, browsing the shelves at flow books is the quaintest of shopping experiences, with every nook and cranny crammed with overflowing volumes. Flow carries thousands of secondhand books, magazines, cds, and dvds. Flow organic bookstore is located in the heart of central. Flow bookshop hong kong 2020 all you need to know before. Not only is flow friendly to your budget, its also one of the select few secondhand bookstores in hong kong meaning your love of books. Flow bookshop things to do in sheung wan, hong kong. The research by the university of hong kong is some of the first to specifically investigate whether masks can stop symptomatic and asymptomatic covid19 carriers from infecting others. Hong kong bookstore hong kong toy shop hong kong gifts on shopinhk. Its a nice place to browse the shelves full of gently used books. Discover 7 of hong kongs remaining bookstores to get lost in the pages at. This article an interview with albert wan, owner of bleak house books first appeared on the blog classic jenisms. They carry both old and new books in english and chinese, including outof.
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