Show up for the bookshops that keep us reading
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Singapore
Come celebrate the bookshops that anchor the nation's reading community, and reconnect with the joys of browsing, lingering and discovering in these amazing spaces dedicated to the written word.
The ABC's of Indie Bookshop Day
Everything you need to know about 3 October.
A
Explore Indie Bookshops
There is something for everyone at each of the twenty participating bookshops.
B
Participate in Programmes
Attend anything from story-telling sessions to PowerPoint parties across participating bookshops.
C
Collect stamps
Stamp your Indie Bookshop Day Passports. Passports may be collected from participating bookshops nearer the day.
What’s happening, and where
Programme · 2 - 4 Oct
Most events are free with no registration required, but some require booking and/or payment. See details.
Get yourself a free Bookshop Passport, collect stamps from participating bookshops and take part in our Lucky Draw!
Bookshop Passport & Lucky Draw!
From 26 Sep
Pick a nook. Or three.
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Basheer Graphic Books
Basheer Graphic Books is a heritage independent bookstore in Singapore, specialising in art, design, architecture, and creative titles for readers, students, and professionals.
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bommoi
bommoi is Singapore's home for Korean literature, offering curated novels, classics, non-fiction, and children's books for Korean speakers, learners, and culture enthusiasts.
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Book Bar
Book Bar is an independent bookstore and café celebrating Singapore literature and Asian voices, bringing readers together through books, coffee, events, and community connections.
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Books Ahoy!
Books Ahoy! inspires young readers with carefully curated picture and chapter books, nurturing a lifelong love of reading through stories filled with adventure and imagination.
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City Book Room
City Book Room is an independent bookshop and publisher, dedicated to publishing local novels, poetry and prose, and to fostering literary dialogue, supporting emerging writers and expanding the versatility of local literature.
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Closetful of Books
Closetful of Books is a specialist children's bookstore inspiring a love of reading through curated picture books, novels, graphic novels, school book fairs, and library consultancy.
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Dakota Dreams
Dakota Dreams is a community-run pre-loved bookstore promoting sustainability through affordable books, local events, and creative gatherings that bring neighbours together through stories and friendship.
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Eliko Picture Books & things
Eliko Picture Books & things is a tiny Chinatown reading room offering vintage and rare picture books from around the world to browse, read, and discover in a cosy space.
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Epigram Books
Epigram Books champions Singapore and Southeast Asian literature, publishing award-winning stories and showcasing local voices through its showroom and online bookshop.
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Grassroots Book Room
Grassroots Book Room is an independent Chinese bookstore and publisher, curating literature, humanities, and cultural titles from across Asia to promote diverse perspectives and dialogue.
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Hungry Traveller Bookstore
The Hungry Traveller Bookstore is a vintage bookstore specialising in rare cookbooks, travel books, maps, and culinary treasures, celebrating food, history, and exploration.
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Littered with Books
Littered with Books is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of local and international fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and literary treasures in a historic shophouse.
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Maha Yu Yi
Maha Yu Yi is a family-run bookstore specialising in Chinese-language books, offering curated collections for children, adults, schools, libraries, and lifelong learners since 1969.
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Natventure
Natventure is an online children's bookstore offering nature-inspired books that spark curiosity, adventure, and a love for exploring the outdoors.
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Nurul Anwar Bookstore
Nurul Anwar Bookstore celebrates Nusantara literary heritage with a curated collection of classical and contemporary Malay books spanning religion, arts, literature, and history.
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Sea Breeze Books
Sea Breeze Books is an independent bookstore curating humanities, arts, and culture titles alongside creative merchandise, fostering ideas, community, and a welcoming literary space.
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Union Book Co
Union Book is one of Singapore's oldest Chinese bookstores, offering over 30,000 titles while promoting Chinese language, literature, and culture through retail, wholesale, and online services.
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Wardah Books
Wardah Books specialises in English-language books on Islam, offering over 6,000 titles and fostering a love of reading through book clubs, author events, and community programmes.
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Woods in the Books
Woods in the Books is an independent bookstore specialising in beautifully illustrated picture books that inspire imagination and delight readers of all ages.
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Wormhole
Wormhole is a small online bookstore offering literary fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and poetry. We believe stories are essential for readers and non-readers alike, so we’re always experimenting with different ways of promoting appreciation for the literary.