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Bookshops in KL: Insta-worthy stores, cosy indie spaces delight book lovers and visitors

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hzbooks - The BookXcess store at RexKL sees hordes of visitors flocking to take selfies here for its unconventional aesthetics.
ST PHOTO: HAZLIN HASSAN

The BookXcess store at RexKL attracts crowds with its unconventional aesthetics, perfect for selfies.

ST PHOTO: HAZLIN HASSAN

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My 10-year-old son looked up at the towering shelves, his curiosity piqued. 

“How do you reach the books up there?” he asked.

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