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This month’s forecast: 100% sunshine with a high chance of hauntings. ☀️👻We’re serving sunshine with a side of suspense ...
20/07/2026

This month’s forecast: 100% sunshine with a high chance of hauntings. ☀️👻

We’re serving sunshine with a side of suspense with our July Passion Picks, celebrating all things Summerween! Think mysterious disappearances, haunted houses, ghostly encounters, cosy sleuths, and thrillers that’ll have you checking over your shoulder—even while the sun’s out...

Ahh... but the biggest mystery of all still remains unsolved: What will you be reading this summerween, dearest reader? 👀🍹

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Now that Christopher Nolan has brought The Odyssey back into the spotlight, here’s your sign to pick up a copy of this t...
17/07/2026

Now that Christopher Nolan has brought The Odyssey back into the spotlight, here’s your sign to pick up a copy of this timeless epic. 🌊 ⚔️

But with so many translations, choosing where to start can feel like an odyssey of its own...

Don’t worry dear reader, admin has seeked wisdom from Athena herself to craft this guide to help every reader find their perfect Odyssey.

Swipe to discover which edition belongs in your hands and let the journey home begin! 🗺️

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Years after a relationship that began when she was just fourteen, Lauren is forced to confront a past she’s spent nearly...
16/07/2026

Years after a relationship that began when she was just fourteen, Lauren is forced to confront a past she’s spent nearly two decades trying to bury. 💭

Drawing comparisons to My Dark Vanessa and Half His Age, Dear Darling is a bold, compassionate novel that sparks the conversations we often shy away from.

Join us for an intimate afternoon with , alongside moderator Grace as we delve into the novel’s themes, the complexities of memory and consent, and the power of fiction to illuminate the conversations that matter most.

📍 Book Bar, 57 Duxton Road
🗓 15 August 2026 | 🕑 2PM–3PM

See you there dear reader. 👀

“Do you wanna grab matcha?” Hidden behind the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, this little café serves more than...
06/07/2026

“Do you wanna grab matcha?”

Hidden behind the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, this little café serves more than just bowls of matcha. Every Monday, strangers gather for a tea tasting, carrying with them grief, uncertainty, fractured relationships, and dreams left on hold. ☁️

Somewhere between the bitterness of matcha and quiet conversation, they begin to find their way back to themselves.

A gentle reminder that healing often arrives in the smallest rituals—a warm drink, a familiar place, and people willing to listen.🤍

Don’t miss our Cafe Marble feature over Books Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store! So... see you there? 🍵✨

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Some people take vitamins …admin takes innocent-looking books and accidentally inherits someone else’s sadness. 😔❤️‍🩹If ...
01/07/2026

Some people take vitamins …admin takes innocent-looking books and accidentally inherits someone else’s sadness. 😔❤️‍🩹

If you’re looking to do the same, swipe to see what we’re prescribing*! 🩺

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*Side effects may include:
> Staring at the wall afterwards
thinking about one sentence for six weeks
> Texting “i’m fine” while absolutely not being fine
> Developing an unhealthy attachment to fictional people

Admin is not liable for the emptiness you feel afterwards…🫪

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We just can’t stop talking about The Song of the Yellow Dragon! 🐉 If you haven’t picked up this endearing middle grade A...
25/06/2026

We just can’t stop talking about The Song of the Yellow Dragon! 🐉 If you haven’t picked up this endearing middle grade Asian fantasy loved by both children and adults, the 4.20 rating on Goodreads is calling…

joins us at with Felicia Low-Jimenez from to talk about the magic of growing up. ✨ The authors will explore themes of courage, independence and humour in this tender era, as well as the joy and importance of holding on to the stories that shaped us. 🥹

In her novel, Ying Ping’s characters are about to turn 13, and with that, promptly lose their belief in magic. But they want to remember. And so begins a wondrous coming-of-age journey filled with adventure, excitement, and cameos from popular mythical creatures and characters in Asian folklore! ☁️

P.S. Receive a free sticker sheet with every autographed book at this event! See you there!

Physically: answering emails.Mentally: poolside with a cocktail and a stack of June releases. ☀️📚June is the month of ye...
23/06/2026

Physically: answering emails.
Mentally: poolside with a cocktail and a stack of June releases. ☀️📚

June is the month of yearning... for our turn to schedule an out-of-office so that we can run away to a bookish retreat with this month’s picks! 👀

If you’re like admin and have no trips planned yet, may we recommend a trip... to the bookstore? 🙂‍↕️

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May releases hallelujah 🙏Stacked hallelujah 🙏Buying more books hallelujah 🙏Everything hallelujah 🙂‍↕️—🏷️:
15/05/2026

May releases hallelujah 🙏
Stacked hallelujah 🙏
Buying more books hallelujah 🙏

Everything hallelujah 🙂‍↕️

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[GIVEAWAY!] To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, created 35 special editions of the seminal works t...
13/05/2026

[GIVEAWAY!] To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, created 35 special editions of the seminal works that traces the vast arc of classic American literature. From timeless novels to groundbreaking non fiction, these carefully chosen books reflect the diverse voices, struggles, and triumphs of the American spirit across generations.

We’re giving away 1 limited edition mug and 1 of the 35 American Classics to 3 lucky readers. Simply share a title from the collection that’s on your TBR in the comments below to take part!

Explore the complete collection at hc.com/americanclassics now. Plus, for a limited time only, shop at Kinokuniya to receive a free tote bag! ❤️

Singaporean & Malaysian readers only. T&Cs apply.

There’s a secret you might’ve known, but you probably forgot… MAGIC IS REAL. ✨🐉In ’s latest story, every child knows tha...
07/05/2026

There’s a secret you might’ve known, but you probably forgot… MAGIC IS REAL. ✨🐉

In ’s latest story, every child knows that, but they forget all about it by the time they turn thirteen. Mengyao wants to remember. But with her thirteenth birthday fast approaching, she’s losing hope. Meanwhile, young emperor Kai is on the run from traitorous advisors, searching for the fabled Dragon’s Pulse, a magic capable of defeating his enemies. Embark on their journey; shaped by danger, secrecy, and the possibility of magic and unexpected alliances! 🐇

Join us for the book launch happening on the 30th of May 2026, from 2-4pm at . Moderated by , the authors will be chatting about Ying Ping’s international debut (!), magic, mayhem and mythical creatures, as well as get down to some arts & crafts to find your inner dragon. 🔥

Suitable for ages 8 and up: adults and kids welcome! See you there! 👋

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