Nothing beats a coffee paired with a good book. So why make a New Year’s Resolution to get your screen time down, and enlighten yourself by investing more time in reading and getting educated. Lucky for you, Secret have tracked down the most reliable and fastest online bookstore deliveries for all you bookworms in Singapore.
1. Epigram Books
This online bookshop is a local favourite for books. They publish fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, and they sell books from publishers across Singapore. So you will be supporting the local economy. Certainly, the perfect bookstore to buy from, with delivery free on orders over $35. Delivery time varies between three to five days. Visit the Epigram Books website to start shopping.
2. Books Actually
Books Actually is a fantastic bookstore and another local favourite among Singaporeans. Expect to find plenty of fiction and literature novels. Plus, if you are a poetry, biographical or critical essay fan…this is the spot for you to shop at. Orders cost $1.50 delivery and take between three and seven working days. To buy the best comfort books, visit the Books Actually website.
3. Amazon
Discover a wide range of book titles from huge online retailer Amazon. From local books, to educational books, cheap books, new arrivals from authors around the world, books that teach you how to be healthy, and so much more…the folks at Amazon will have EVERYTHING to satisfy your book-loving soul. Delivery and pricing is dependent on choice of books.
4. Times Bookstores
This online store has millions of products ready for you to purchase. Browsing will take you a while but expect a large selection of assessment books, English titles, fiction and non-fiction, children’s books and plenty more. If you sign up as a Times Rewards member, you’ll get 20% off your first order. Delivery cost $5 if you are not a member, and takes up to five working days.
5. Basheer Graphic Books
This Singaporean bookstore features an array of art, architecture, design titles and children’s books to add to your collection. If you select this store, you’ll be supporting the local economy which is needed after the pandemic. Additionally, it is probably one of the fastest bookstore deliveries on our list. Expect deliveries to arrive between one and four days, with a $4 delivery charge, and free if you spent more than $100.
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