For bibliophiles of the Instagram generation
From under-the-radar bookstores peeking unobtrusively out from shop lots to modern spaces rife with cosy, window-side armchairs, the Klang Valley has plenty to offer the intrepid book lover in search of a new nook to curl up and read. Throw in a good cup of coffee and an Instagram-worthy wall or corner, and you’ve got an ideal spot for lazy afternoons. From Book Xcess’ famous ‘book tunnel’ at Setia Alam to Cite Book Garden’s greenery-infused windows and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, these delightful bookstores are the go-to places to feed the mind, the soul and the camera.
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The Bibliophile Bookshop
Don't miss this quaint little bookstore and book cafe at PJ Old Town’s Menara Mutiara Majestic. The orange-hued interiors of its book cafe promise an attractive, delightful spot for coffee and a good read while the main store itself specialises in a range of English and Malay books by Asian authors as well as Bahasa Malaysia translations of popular works like Sun Tzu’s Art of War, Paulo Coelho's Warrior of the Light, and more. The Bibliophile Bookshop also offers a space for pre-loved books known as Biblio Terpakai.