Book Sale!

I saw this Book Sale going on in Ampang Park yesterday, and hastily went around the stands to take a look of the titles being sold. The sale actually has a variety of titles to choose from, fiction novels, historical fiction novels, literature books, children's books and coloring books and even self empowerment books. I didn't fancy buying anything yesterday though, but today... today is different.

I bought 3 hardbound books which to me would be a great read and a useful reference someday. Here they are;

All About Beer by Jan Hillesland
Printed 2005

I am a beer lover and an avid drinker too. I have read so many articles about beer yet never owned a book about it. So this buy makes it worthwhile, it is hardbound and not to mention that I bought it just for 10MYR (that is $2.85).

The book is in presented in full crisp photography, it also gives information on the earliest history of beer and beer related festivals like the Oktoberfest. Some of the best and known beer products in Europe and U.S.A. were also highlighted. Nifty information on the classification of Beers is a must read on this book. Well, I guess after going through the pages tonight, tomorrow I'll be a changed man, more Beer-savvy that is.


Container Gardens by Peter Mchoy & Stephanie Donaldson
Printed 2005

Gardening is one of those things that I would love doing in thee near future. I have some flowering and ornamental plants in my front yard and it's nice to see them grow and change before my very eyes. Hopefully this will enhance me with the proper knowledge on caring and basic plant propagation and probably get some ideas on how to spice up our front yard.

The book contains photo illustrations and guides on container gardening. This is a real help for those living on very limited space yet want to incorporate greens in their homes. I bought this book for 39.90MYR ($11.4), I don't know if I got it in a good "sale price" but the leaflet says it is priced at 14.99 British Pounds.

The Da Vinci Code
Special Illustrated Collector's Editions by Dan Brown
Printed 2004

I've read the novel before the movie came out and I watched the movie via DVD. This novel is quite compelling and it will really give you a jolt or two on your Catholic beliefs. Dan Brown did a brilliant storyline here, supported by religious and historical facts (and fictions).

The book is also hardbound, and actual photographs of the historical locations are also presented as the story goes along. This is quite interesting as in the movie you won't be able to look at the historical sights because you are glued to the story and the scenes unfolding on each location. The storyline here is not as detailed on the regular novel but the photos gives the reader a sense of realism.

I got this book for 29.90MYR ($8.54). I searched on Amazon and a new one costs around $24 and $17 for pre-owned.

All three books were brand new by the way. Now the problem is when I bring this back home to the Philippines, they are heavy.

The Book Sale at Ampang Park will probably run throughout the week. Ampang Park by the way is a small shopping mall located in Jalan Ampang Road here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The place is accessible by MRT (Kelana Jaya Line) and only a station away from Suria KLCC (Petronas Tower), local buses also stops at Ampang Park.