Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Do not underestimate Kmart

I will let you on a secret. Before you purchase that book, check online if it is available at Kmart. Especially with new releases and international booksellers, chances are, the book is being sold at a fraction of the price at our humble everyday to-go store. 

In these COVID-19 days where we try to limit our locomotion, I am fortunate to have a friend who works at Kmart and is kind enough to check and pick up a book for me available at her branch. 

(This being said, I know it gives a different thrill and satisfaction to pick up that glossy new book at the airport which inevitably sells at least 50% more of the retail price at Kmart.)

Lovely surprise waiting for me in my pigeonhole.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Hello again, Dymocks!

Things are looking up in South Australia. Two weeks ago, the Department of Education has encouraged schools and parents to return to face to face teaching in Term 2. A few businesses have started opening up while keeping the required physical distance of 1.5 meters.

I took a quick walk to the city after I heard that one of my favourite bookshops would be open. There is nothing like open bookshops to herald the return to normalcy.




Big smile when he got his surprise!

My son said that this is a perfect book for me. It is small enough to fit into my handbag
and can help me decide to do the right thing when I am confused or stressed. 


Dymocks Adelaide
135 Rundle Mall
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

Monday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM - 05:00 PM