Need new books to read? These bookstores can help

Need a new way to improve your mood after a stressful day of working from home? Pick up a book! Taking the time to flick through the pages of your favorite read has many benefits for your mental well-being and helps you deal with your physical and emotional concerns better.

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If you’re looking for new stories to get lost in, there are a number of bookstores that will deliver books to your doorstep:

Fully Booked

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Customers may place an order through their official website, as well as their Lazada and Shopee stores. Payments can be made through DragonPay, which has options for bank deposits and Paypal payments, or cash on delivery for a minimum order of P1,000.

National Book Store

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While National Book Store has reopened their stores, customers can still arrange for pick-up and delivery from the branch nearest to them. Customers can text their orders to the mobile number assigned to their area, wait for the confirmation of your payment and schedule for a delivery or pick-up.

Powerbooks

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To place an order, customers may text their Alabang Town Center branch at 0916-4202611 or their Podium branch at 0915-8638129 or 0906-2993576. Payments can be made through bank transfer or credit card links sent through email, and customers can schedule pick-ups from their branches or delivery.

Biblio

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If you’re looking for books at a lower price, why not try getting second-hand reads from Biblio. The book store is currently accepting payments through cash on delivery, bank deposit, GCash and PayPal. Brand new books are discounted at up to 40 percent, while Metro Manila residents can avail of free shipping for purchases exceeding P1,000.

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