Bookshops have always been known as a place to purchase, not to read. Just look at BookXCess, Kinokuniya, and Tsutaya. At Bookaholics Hub, a bookshop should be a place to linger, not just to buy. Known for being the largest preloved bookstore, Bookaholics Hub has made its home in Aeon Big Subang Jaya, where readers can browse freely and take their time in choosing a juicy read.
Over 4 years ago, they first opened as Bookaholics Anonymous, a small but passionate secondhand bookshop built on careful curation and genuine love for the written word. Built on word of mouth, it was first an online rental service, then an online second-hand bookstore with just 150 titles, before finally becoming a physical shop.
Since then, Bookaholics Hub has gained a lot of traction. To keep up with other bookstores, they keep books affordable, both old and new. In today’s literacy crisis, many are struggling with reading now that we have screens, short attention spans, and BookTok recommended books that follow algorithms. Their motto is that more people should have access to great stories, and selling at a cheaper price can help with that. Their in-store catalogue is searchable online, with titles, authors, and ISBNs to order for delivery if something catches your eye. You can also find them on Shopee and Carousell, with stock that moves fast and new arrivals coming in regularly.
Looking for a specific title or author? The Hub can help with that too. You can submit a book request for your chosen pick, including on whether you prefer a hardcover or a paperback. They will only be able to help you track down the books if you enter ONE BOOK at a time, and should they find the book, they can contact you.
Sustainability and community are also The Hub’s aims. Every book that finds a new home is one less book discarded. In today’s age of maximalism and underconsumption, The Hub offers good books that while not in the best condition, offer a good read, nonetheless. They also have a WhatsApp community for new arrivals, flash sales, and the kind of bookish chat that makes you feel right at home.
Additionally, they are also actively seeking to partner with like-minded businesses, cafes, co-working spaces, and organisations to help create groups of budding readers. Such initiatives include:
Dedicated Reading Nooks & Mini-Libraries (like at The Great Cafe and The Story Book)
Curated Book Exchange Corners (like at Republik Damansara Heights)
Pop-up Bookshops and themed events
Sponsored literacy initiatives and reading programs
Where third spaces are rapidly diminishing, Bookaholics Hub stands out as a bookstore and a communal nook for bookworms. Interested viewers can check their website here and on their Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
