Keeping up with its mission to bring the joy of reading to more Malaysians, BookXcess opens its first bookstore in the northern region. 

Founder of BookXcess Andrew Yap sharing at the discussion panel during the launch. 

BookXcess has officially launched its eighth store at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang. Dubbed ‘The House of a Million Stories’, the bookstore is a dream come true for customers in the Northern Region as they are now able to purchase a wide range of quality English books at 50% - 80% off recommended retail price.

The longest bookshelf in Malaysia at 70 metres in length

 BookXcess Gurney Paragon Mall features the tallest bookshelf in Malaysia at 10m. 

Featuring the longest bookshelf in Malaysia at 70 metres in length and a two-storey bookshelf measuring 10 metres high, the BookXcess team brings you a uniquely diverse selection of sought-after titles. Book lovers can expect a variety of books from art and design to literature, fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s books and many more hidden gems. Exclusively for BookXcess, parents of young ones will also find Little Hippo augmented reality (AR) books available at the store. AR books create an immersive, interactive reading experience. Children will be able to read, play and learn with these AR books as it uses cutting-edge AR technology to revolutionize reading for the next generation. 

“One of the reasons there are so few avid readers in Malaysia is that books are very expensive. Books cost a lot in relation to the average person’s income and this is a barrier for many book lovers. As such, BookXcess’ goal is to make reading popular again; for books to become a household item that everyone can afford,” shared Andrew Yap, Founder of BookXcess Sdn. Bhd. 

Taking up the entire 7thfloor and part of the 8thfloor, covering 26,000 sq. ft, BookXcess Gurney Paragon Mall features a children’s section which offers a breath-taking view of the ocean, providing inspiration for young readers to spark their curious minds. The bookstore also features comfortable reading spaces for customers to browse the sample books available. In addition, customers can also visit Café Wolf, BookXcess’ very own in-store café for refreshments or a quick bite. 

According to Hunza Group Executive Director, Ms. Khor Tze Ming, “Shoppers nowadays enjoy getting lost in a cosy feeling of peace and quiet where books have their back amidst the crazy buzz of a busy mall. The establishment of BookXcess is a great complement to the mushrooming of international schools in Penang, which is in line with the state government’s vision in transforming our state into an international city with high-income economy that is knowledge-intensive.” 

BookXcess Gurney Paragon Mall is also Red Readerhood’s first long-term initiative in Penang. Started in 2011, Red Readerhood gives back to communities by working together with local organisations to give books to those in need. Customers can purchase and donate a book at the Red Readerhood corner, and for every book a customer donates, BookXcess will match it with another book. The first four homes that will benefit from this initiative are House of Hope, The Salvation Army, St. Joseph’s Home and Hope Worldwide Penang. 

Children's Corner at BookXcess Gurney Paragon Mall

Cafe Wolf is BookXcess' very own in-store cafe

The 8th Floor which features pop art and non-book items. 

BookXcess Gurney Paragon Mall is open daily from 10am to 10pm and is located at Gurney Paragon Mall, 7thFloor, Gurney Paragon, Gurney Drive, Georgetown, 10250 George Town. 

Customers can also stay updated on the latest BookXcess news on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookXcess/ 

Instagram: @bookxcess

Website: https://www.bookxcess.com/