9 Bookshops In KL & Selangor You Can Reach With Public Transport If You Don't Own A Car
Bookworms on the go.
1. Sunda Shelves
This independent bookstore in Damansara Kim offers a curated selection of books on Southeast Asian nature, culture, and travel. You can explore titles on diverse topics, from local wildlife to regional history. The warm and inviting space also features unique and pretty merchandise from local NGOs and artists such as scrunchies, tote bags, and greeting cards.
Beyond browsing, there are also events like crafts workshops and book discussions, or lively board game sessions that you can join. Light bites are available for those who need to refuel during their literary adventures.
Exit through Gate A of TTDI MRT Station and Sunda Shelves is about a six- to nine-minute walk from there. You can follow this guide video, so you don't get lost!
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2. Dokusho Bookstore
A haven for pre-loved books, Dokusho Bookstore has a vast collection of approximately 10,000 books. Peruse the tightly packed shelves filled with gems of every genre under the sun, from business and finance titles to cookbooks, fantasy novels, and children books. Prices of the books here can range from RM1 to RM10, with higher prices for rarer finds.
This bookworm's paradise is located nearby Lembah Subang LRT Station. The T807 MRT feeder bus stops in front of Ara Business Centre, which is five minutes away from the bookstore on foot. Don't worry, this T807 bus also drops by Lembah Subang LRT Station if you're coming from that direction.
Image via Dokusho Bookstore (Facebook)
3. Mentor Bookstores
Mentor Bookstores has a unique assortment of pre-loved books, including Chinese literature by notable Taiwanese and Malaysian authors. There are also nostalgic treasures available, from collectible figures and vintage electronics to retro clothing, sunglasses, and boots.
This bookstore is located in REXKL, which you can reach in about 10 minutes on foot from Pasar Seni MRT or LRT Station.
Image via @hellorexkl (Instagram)
Address:
No. 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 KL
Opening hours:
11am to 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Closed on Mondays.
Accessible by:
Pasar Seni MRT or LRT Station
4. Dāny Ché Comics
Calling all comic book enthusiasts! Dāny Ché Comics offers a treasure trove of graphic novels, from soft and hard covers to omnibuses, all meticulously organised by edition and superhero. Find anything Marvel and DC-related as well as other collectibles such as Sandman, Star Wars, and more here. Collectors can enjoy their selection of vintage comics, including Bronze and Silver Age gems, all at affordable prices. Certainly a must-visit for any comic book aficionados!
You can find this comic book haven in Amcorp Mall, which is just a three-minute walk from Taman Jaya LRT Station.
Image via @danychecomics (Instagram)
5. Books For A Better World (BFBW)
Looking for affordable reads? Books For A Better World (BFBW) offers a vast selection of pre-loved books across various genres, all priced between RM5 to RM10, with some even costing 50 sen! With over eight locations across the Klang Valley, this self-service bookstore allows you to browse at your own pace. Simply pick your literary treasures and pay through their staff-less system.
BFBW currently has five outlets which you can easily reach by taking public transportation.
All BFBW outlets are open daily from 10am to 10pm.
BFBW @ Amcorp Mall
Address:
G-043, Amcorp Mall, 18, Persiaran Barat, PJS 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Accessible by:
Taman Jaya LRT Station
BFBW @ IPC Shopping Centre
Address:
Level 2, IPC Shopping Centre, 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Accessible by:
Mutiara Damansara LRT Station
BFBW @ Da Men Mall
Address:
LG30, Da Men Mall, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Accessible by:
USJ7 LRT Station
BFBW @ Cheras Leisure Mall
Address:
Jalan Manis 6, Taman Segar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
Taman Mutiara MRT Station (Gate B)
BFBW @ 1 Mont Kiara
Address:
1, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Accessible by:
Semantan MRT Station feeder bus T852
6. Kedai Fixi
Located in Sunway Putra Mall, Kedai Fixi is a book publishing house that specialises in fiction in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. This independent bookstore also offers a curated selection of non-fiction titles and children's storybooks. Enjoy their unique "6-pack Fixi" promotion, where you can mix and match titles from several publishers for a special price of RM84.
There are a couple of ways to reach Sunway Putra Mall. Firstly, you can take the LRT to PWTC Station along the Ampang and Sri Petaling lines. From there, the mall is a short two-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can ride the KTM to Putra Station on the KTM Komuter Rawang-Seremban route or Sentul-Port Klang route. You can reach the mall within five minutes on foot.
Image via @bukufixi (Instagram)
7. Moontree House
Not far from Kwai Chai Hong is a cosy bookstore called Moontree House. Besides housing a café serving aromatic coffee and light bites, Moontree has a collection of primarily Chinese books, with some English titles available, and handcrafted "zakka" (miscellaneous goods) created by local female artists. From delicate handkerchiefs to charming crochet dolls, these unique items make perfect souvenirs to take home or as gifts.
It only takes about four minutes to walk to this bookstore from Pasar Seni MRT Station.
Image via moontree moontree (Facebook)
8. BUKU by PJ Preloved House
BUKU by PJ Preloved House offers bookworms a treasure trove of affordable reads, sharing a similar concept as Books For A Better World (BFBW). This self-service bookstore boasts a wide collection of secondhand books, from classic literature to contemporary bestsellers, spanning both fiction and non-fiction genres. Most books are priced from RM5 to RM10. Beyond literary works, they also sell original used music albums and singles.
Donations of unwanted books in good condition are welcomed. This is also a good place to sell your books and CDs in bulk.
BUKU by Preloved House can be found in two locations: Amcorp Mall and KL Eco City — both of which are easily accessible by public transport.
Image via INC KL Eco City (Facebook)
BUKU by PJ Preloved House @ Amcorp Mall
Address:
G-043 Amcorp Mall, 18, Jalan Persiaran Barat, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours:
10am to 10pm
Accessible by:
Taman Jaya LRT Station
LearnINC x BUKU @ KL Eco City Mall
Address:
Lot L3-21, Level, 3, Mercu 2, INC, KL Eco City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
10am to 10pm
Accessible by:
Abdullah Hukum LRT Station
9. BookXcess
Of course, no bookstores list can be complete without mentioning BookXcess. With over 15 outlets across just the Klang Valley area, this popular bookstore chain boasts a vast collection of books at incredibly discounted prices, often up to 80%. From non-fiction to children's literature and young adult novels, you could spend hours exploring the shelves.
Most of BookXcess outlets are located in major shopping malls and can be easily accessible using public transportation.
Image via BookXcess
Here are a list of BookXcess outlets accessible by public transport:
- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Bukit Bintang MRT or Monorail Station)
- The Gardens Mall (Abdullah Hukum LRT Station)
- Amcorp Mall (Taman Jaya LRT Station)
- Lalaport BBCC (Hang Tuah LRT Station)
- MyTown Shopping Centre (Cochrane MRT Station)
- REXKL (Pasar Seni MRT or LRT Station)
- Fahrenheit88 (Bukit Bintang MRT Station)
- Da Men Mall (USJ7 LRT Station)
- The Mines (T565 feeder bus from Serdang Jaya MRT Station)
- The Starling Mall (Starling shuttle bus from Kelana Jaya LRT Station or T813 feeder bus from TTDI MRT Station)
- Tropicana Gardens Mall (Surian MRT Station)
- Village Grocer, Subang Parade (Subang Jaya KTM or LRT stations)
We've also compiled another list of bookshops you can visit using public transport:
Here are some online bookstores you can check out if you don't feel like going out:
Thinking of donating your old books? You could send them to these places:
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