In recent years, we’ve happily watched a new wave of quiet, charming bookstores pop up across Singapore. In an age of one-click checkouts, there’s still nothing quite like pulling a book off a shelf and flipping through its pages before deciding to bring it home. We’ve already welcomed beloved spots like Eliko and TBC, and now there’s another name to add to your bookstore list: Bommoi.
Having relocated from its previous home on Armenian Street, Bommoi is a Korean bookstore that has recently settled into a new space on Neil Road. Its cosy interior feels worlds away from Singapore’s lively chaos. Step inside and you might be greeted by the store’s resident cat, Sara.
The bookstore is divided into two sections. Right upon entering, you’ll find a collection of picture books by South Korean artists that cater to readers of all ages, from young children to adults.
On the other end towards the windows, the shelves are stocked with Korean novels, art books, and English translations of Korean poetry and fiction. There are also Korean textbooks for those keen to learn the language.
What’s special about the selection at Bommoi is that they’re all carefully curated and handpicked by its owner. Many of the titles are by independent Korean writers whose works are difficult to find elsewhere in Singapore, so it’s safe to say every browse feels like a literary treasure hunt.
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