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For bookworms wanting to make the most of their budget, by-the-kilo books are a good alternative to the usual individual purchases
MANILA, Philippines – Want to try the by-the-kilo book experience? Catch the Books per Kilo Fair arranged by Nameless Books this September 14, 2024, at The Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa!
While the setup may be different from the cataloged system of bookstores and standard fairs, the fair presents the added fun of scouring through books and finding one that surprises you. The reading materials for sale are commonly pre-loved by other readers, making sustainability another factor to their allure.
Here’s what you need to know about the Books per Kilo Fair:
- While the Manila International Book Fair is scheduled from September 11 to 15, the Books per Kilo Fair will be a one-day event, from 10 am to 6 pm.
- There is no minimum weight of purchase, but standard pricing is P200 per kilogram.
- Shoppers can bring their own bags or purchase a Nameless Books eco bag.
- 2 containers of books are prepared for the fair and the book displays will be restocked continuously.
But if you’re not available to check the Books per Kilo Fair this Saturday, here are other by-the-kilo establishments you can check out in your own time.
Bookchigo (Silang, Cavite)
Bookchigo started out in the pandemic and was founded by a mother who enjoys reading. Now they have a physical store with chairs and couches for those who want to peruse their collections and read.
Pricing is P150/kg for coffee table books and materials on art, cookery, and other specializations. For children’s books, novels, chapter books, and board games, the price would be P180/kg.
If you’re worried about the condition of the books, Bookchigo rates them as acceptable to very good. Their pages may have slight imperfections, such as small tears, but Bookchigo describes them as proof that a book has traveled places.
Find their Luzon branch along Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, Cavite. Store hours are 9 am to 6 pm every Monday to Sunday.
BookChigo (Cordova, Cebu)
Aside from their first branch in Cavite, Bookchigo Cebu also made its grand opening last June 13, 2024 at Bric Park, Cordova Cebu.
BookSpine PH (Quezon City)
BookSpine PH features a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books from bestsellers, children’s books, textbooks, and other reading materials. They’ve also partnered with Reach to Achieve Foundation Philippines Incorporated, advocating for Filipino child literacy.
Their prices range from P100/kilo for their assorted section, P300/kilo for their general selection, and P400-500/kilo for their bestsellers, manga and comics, and coffee table sections.
Find their warehouse at 12-A Quezon Ave., Quezon City near Welcome Rotonda, open from Tuesday to Friday (12 pm to 6 pm) and Saturday (11 am to 6 pm).
Books for Less PH (Pasig City)
Books for Less PH is back with their warehouse sale, open every Monday to Saturday at 8 am to 6 pm. Their kilo books made their comeback last September 2, with the fixed price of P150/kilo.
Visit their warehouse at 643 Frankfurt St. Mercedes Ave., Brgy, San Miguel, Pasig City.
Which of these bookstores are you planning to visit? Share it with us! – with reports from Felise Calza/Rappler.com
Felise Calza is a Digital Communications volunteer at Rappler. A caffeinated writing major, she is a Communication Arts student at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños. She also enjoys getting involved in collective zines, thrifting, and assembling melodramatic song playlists.
