This blog post is good news for all the bookworms out there in Singapore! We understand that libraries and bookstores are your comfort zones and your favorite places to be. Hence we have gathered details about the best Bookstore in Singapore! Speaking of which, let’s jump into the nitty-gritty.
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Range of Products |
Highlights |
Reviews |
Total Score |
Woods in the Books |
8.5/10 |
08/10 |
8.4/10 |
8.3/10 |
GOHD Books |
09/10 |
08/10 |
9.4/10 |
8.8/10 |
Epigram Books |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
9.2/10 |
8.7/10 |
The Zall Bookstore |
09/10 |
7.5/10 |
8.8/10 |
8.4/10 |
Basheer Graphic Books |
8.5/10 |
07/10 |
9.4/10 |
8.3/10 |
Littered With Books |
08/10 |
07/10 |
9.6/10 |
8.2/10 |
Asiapac Books Pte Ltd |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
10/10 |
09/10 |
Select Books |
8.5/10 |
09/10 |
09/10 |
8.8/10 |
Grassroots Book Room |
8.5/10 |
08/10 |
9.4/10 |
8.6/10 |
French Bookshop |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
8.2/10 |
8.4/10 |
Woods in the Books (8.3/10)
Woods in the Books specializes in picture books and other illustrated books. It was established in 2009. The bookshop is situated in the historic area of Tiong Bahru. If you are a self-published author, you can stock your books at Woods in the Books after they review your book.
Features
- They have programs for children.
- They follow a no-photo policy.
Address: 3 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168642
Contact Details: +65 62229980
Operating Hours
- Sun, Mon, and Public Holidays: 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wed-Sat: 10.00 AM – 7.00 PM
GOHD Books (8.8/10)
GOHD Books is one of the popular bookstores in Singapore. They are known to have a collection of hard-to-find books. In 2020, they closed their store, and now it is an online bookstore in Singapore. They have a wide range of books including rare books, children’s & illustrated books, religion & spirituality, literature & fiction, and many more.
Features
- GOHD Books was established in 2009.
- They offer delivery services as well.
Contact Details: +65 9090 6181
Operating Hours: 24 hours
Epigram Books (8.7/10)
Epigram Books is the biggest popular bookstore in Singapore. They specialize in publishing literary fiction and nonfiction. Their book collection includes award-winning titles, bestsellers, classics, recipe books, graphic novels, children’s books, and many more. They give priority to Singapore, as in, they only have books that are written and published in Singapore.
Features
- This is an award-winning bookstore in Singapore.
- This is a coffee bookshop where you can enjoy coffee with kuehs, sandwiches, and brownies.
Address: 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-08 Singapore 318996
Contact Details: (+65) 6292 4456
Operating Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11 am to 6 pm
- Close on Sunday
The Zall Bookstore (8.4/10)
The Zall Bookstore has four of its bookstores in Hubei, China. This is a Chinese bookstore in Singapore. There are over 30, 000 books in this bookstore in Singapore and most of them are in Chinese.
Features
- There is a cafe and an art gallery.
- The environment is so comfortable and calm.
Address: 501 Orchard Road #01-02/#02-18, Wheelock Place Singapore, Singapore 238880
Contact Details: +65 6232 7549
Operating Hours: Daily, 11 am to 9:30 pm
Basheer Graphic Books (8.3/10)
Basheer Graphic Books is Singapore’s bookstore that specializes in design books and magazines related to Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Product Design, Fashion Design, Art & Craft, Typography, and Photography.
Features
- The books are at competitive prices.
Address: Bras Basah Complex #04-19, 231 Bain St, Singapore 180231
Phone: +65 6336 0810
Operating Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10 am to 8 pm
- Sun 10 am to 7 pm
Littered With Books (8.2/10)
Littered With Books is an independent bookseller in Singapore. Their collection includes literary, non-fiction, crime, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy books, and travel narratives. At the same time, they have award-winning children’s books as well.
Features
- The ambiance is cozy.
- The staff is helpful and kind.
Address: 20 Duxton Road Singapore, Singapore 089486
Contact Details: +65 6220 6824
Operating Hours:
- Mon – Fri 12 pm to 8 pm
- Sat 11 am to 9 pm
- Sun 11 am to 8 pm
Asiapac Books Pte Ltd (09/10)
Asiapac Books Pte Ltd was established in 1983 and it is a leading independent publisher in Singapore. They offer books in multiple genres such as philosophy, history, literature, and culture. Their collection also includes non-Asian themes as well.
Features
- The staff is kind and friendly.
- This bookstore has established itself as a heritage brand in the global book industry.
Phone: +65 63928455
Operating Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Select Books (8.8/10)
Select Books is an established book publisher, distributor, library supplier, and online bookstore in Singapore. Over the years. they have collected more than 30, 000 books and have been recognized as an international Asian book specialist. Select Books can be considered a Times bookstore in Singapore as well because it contains Times books.
Features
- Select Books was established in 1976.
- They provide library services as well.
Address: 65A Jalan Tenteram, #02-06 St Michael’s Industrial Estate Singapore 328958
Phone: +65 6251 3798
Grassroots Book Room (8.6/10)
Grassroots Book Room is an independent Chinese bookstore and publishing house in Singapore. Apart from the original Chinese and foreign history, there are other books such as Chinese & Western philosophy, Chinese modern literature, Western and Japanese translation literature, and many more.
Features
- Grassroots Book Room was founded in 1995.
- This bookstore is an important coordinate of the cultural landscape.
Address: 25 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089839
Contact Details: +65 6337 9208
Operating Hours
- Mon: 12 pm to 8 pm
- Closed on Tue
- Wed to Sat: 12 pm to 8 pm
- Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm
French Bookshop (8.4/10)
French Bookshop was established in October 2009 and it is considered to be the only exclusively French-speaking bookstore in Singapore. They have around 3800 books in stock. At the same time, they offer books in a wide range of genres. There are classics of French Literature, thrillers, storybooks, comics, tourist guides, and many more.
Features
- Warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Address: Unit 01/53C, 55 Tiong Bahru, Singapore 160055
Operating Hours:
- Wed-Sat: 11 am-6 pm
- Sun: 11 am – 3 pm
- Closed on Mon and Tue
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