For the first time ever, there are two separate
pavilions at the newly opened Book Xcess located at The Rooftop, The Gardens mall.
Boasting floor-to-ceiling glass windows, this experiential bookstore perched high atop one of KL’s busiest shopping malls
aims to draw more Malaysians especially the non-readers and turn them into readers and book lovers.
The adults’ reading section is inviting with a smooth
‘flowing’ layout: an ascending walkway flanked by aisles of books as far as the
eye can see, displays brimming with book-related gift ideas and brain-teasing
games, and the Red Red Botak Head restaurant tucked in one corner.
One can explore and browse the different shelves
packed with a wide range of genres: from general fiction to literary classics, then
pause occasionally to soak in mesmerizing views of the city skyline. Typical of
all Book Xcess stores, avid readers will be left utterly spoiled for choice!
Over at the children’s pavilion, reading materials are
arranged following their age and various stages of a child's development. Bright and
colourful early learning activity and pop-up books abound as are tomes
featuring recognizable characters from famous cartoon series, best-selling
story books and blockbuster movies.
An enclosed play area furnished with bean bags is also
included within this section. In addition, there’s an overhead walkway which
accords an overview of the store.
The Red Red Botak Head restaurant serves Malaysian
dishes with slight ‘twists’ and draws a decent crowd come meal times. Ample
space is available for small events, book launches and other in-store
activities.
BOOK XCESS, Level 6
Rooftop, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur.
