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200 Victoria Street
#03-09/12 Bugis Junction Singapore 188021Telephone: 6339-1790
Website: www.kinokuniya.com.sg
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Please answer the following questions.
Do you look for a relatively small bookshop in the midst of a huge shopping complex that carries much more entertainment such as eating, shopping and watching movies? Yes / No
Do you actually feel happy when you see the bookshop? Yes / No
Do you feel that it is important to have a bookshop in a midst of a youth-orientated mall? Yes / No
If you answered "Yes" to all the questions above, congratulations, you are a certified nerd!
Oh no! I answered yes to all three questions!(Okay, I know this is lame.) The truth is I do really like the existence of Kinokuniya in Bugis Junction despite it not being comparable to its bigger counterparts, especially the one in Takashimaya. I feel that it is refreshing to find a bookstore in a shopping mall that cater specifically to the younger generation.
And despite its small size, Kinokuniya did not think of it as simply just a constraint, instead it used it to its advantage. Located in a youth-orientated mall, its books are also more youth-orientated. We can easily find Japanese manga and idol magazine; Mandarin idol books and magazines and English bestsellers which are placed in more conspicuous places that would attract youngsters.
The plus factor of Kinokuniya staff being always polite and eager to help find a book also enhanced the experience of shopping at Kinokuniya!
Hence, in spite of its smaller scale and lesser books, I think it is enough to cater to the youngsters who perhaps would have lesser usage for the reference books and it would also inspire the youngsters to read more for leisure instead of just for school.
I believe it is at the right place in the right size!
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Compared to Taka's Kino, this place is pretty small. The things you can find there are limited to only reading materials, unlike those at Kino. It's good enough for someone who's out looking for just books to read during your leisure time. But if you're looking for more reference materials on interior designing and such, Kinokuniya at Takashimaya is better.
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