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15 books on sale at Amazon to grab for the whole family
Including #BookTok favourites and Singapore best-sellers
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For those eyeing books on sale, Amazon Singapore is the go-to destination, offering up a vast selection of titles for all reading tastes.
Amazon has marked down a range of reads in their Black Friday sale, which will last until Nov 27. Look out for offers going up to 70 per cent off children's books, and up to 50 per cent off popular business classics and more.
From business and leadership classics like The Psychology of Money and #BookTok adult fiction favourites to enriching reads for young ones, it’s a literary feast of book deals waiting for everyone in the family.
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Best books for gifting
Kinfolk Islands, $38.65
By John Burns
Original price: $77.04 (49 per cent off)
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Filled with beautiful photography, this coffee table book serves as travel inspiration for those with wanderlust, presenting a collection of travel stories off the beaten track to various islands around the world.
By Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Original price: $57 (44 per cent off)
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This bundle consists of the best-selling series of books Before The Coffee Gets Gold, Tales From The Cafe and Before Your Memory Fades, exploring the question of what would you do if you could travel back in time.
Heartwarming, poignant and full of feeling, this is the perfect set of books to curl up indoors to savour during the holiday season.
By Kevin Kwan
Original price: $85.55 (48 per cent off)
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Comprising the entire trilogy of Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems, this is a collectible box set that’s perfect for gifting to the pal who wants a light, frothy read with lots of laughs.
Best-selling non-fiction
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, $22.90
By Adam Grant
Original price: $33.90 (32 per cent off)
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Best known for his best-seller Think Again, Adam Grant’s latest book explores human potential, showing that progress depends more on how well you learn, rather than how hard you work. Filled with stories and evidence, it unveils with examples how growth hinges on character, and not genius.
The Psychology of Money, $18.53
By Morgan Housel
Original price: $30.82 (39 per cent off)
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How do you think about money? Lauded for its engaging, thought-provoking tales, this book transcends typical financial advice, offering a deep dive into our subconscious financial behaviours. Broken up into short, easy-to-read chapters, this has one reviewer saying, “I think more than money, it helps with philosophy of life in general.”
Popular biographies
George Yeo: Musings Series One, $29.97
By George Yong-boon Yeo and Tai Ho Woon
Original price: $39.96 (25 per cent off)
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For anyone interested in Singapore’s history and development, Musings covers the former foreign minister’s reflections on a wide range of topics, from culture and politics to philosophy and religion. If you already own this, Series Two and Series Three are also on offer.
A Promised Land, $46.71
By Barack Obama
Original price: $72.92 (36 per cent off)
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Delve into this riveting memoir by the former US president. Charting Obama’s presidential journey, this book offers a captivating blend of history and personal reflection on his early life and his time in office.
#BookTok favourites
The Love Hypothesis, $11.90
By Ali Hazelwood
Original price: $27.77 (57 per cent off)
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A current best-seller in Singapore, this is a delightful dive into love's complexities. When scientist Olive's fake romance with Stanford's renowned professor Adam takes a surprising twist, readers are whisked into a whirlwind of wit, passion and unexpected chemistry.
The Midnight Library, $18
By Matt Haig
Original price: $25.10 (28 per cent off)
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Nora Seed finds herself in a library, where every book around her holds a different version of her life. Join Nora in her poignant journey through alternate realities, where every choice reveals unexpected truths. A thought-provoking tale that will stay with you, urging a reflection on the value of the lives we lead.
Pachinko, $21.11
By Min Jin Lee
Original price: $32.94 (36 per cent off)
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Now a series on Apple TV, Pachinko follows a Korean family who moves to Japan, in a tale spanning four generations. Beautifully told and deeply moving, this is a story about love, sacrifice and survival.
Books for kids
Baby Shark First Books: Numbers, $11.36
By SmartStudy
Original price: $15.14 (25 per cent off)
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You (and your child) already know the song. Expand into the Baby Shark universe with a book that helps tots learn to count. Get this with the Baby Shark Colours book and get an additional 25 per cent off.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, $9.90
By Eric Carle
Original price: $17.66 (44 per cent off)
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With its now iconic collage illustrations and finger-sized holes on every page, this edition of the classic children’s story has an extra tough cover to withstand little curious readers and stay longer on your child’s bookshelf.
Investigators: All Tide Up 7, $14.19
By John Patrick Green
Original price: $23.71 (40 per cent off)
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In the latest instalment of this super sleuthing series, Mango and Brash sail into a maritime mystery. Perfect for young readers craving sea-spanning suspense.
Zachary Ying and Dragon Emperor, $23.12
By Xiran Jay Zhao
Original price: $29.91 (22 per cent off)
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Described as a Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong story, this is a fantasy about a young boy who goes on an epic quest across China to seal the underworld. Blending Chinese history with contemporary themes, this was written by the author of Iron Widow, and is suitable for children aged from eight to 12.
By J.K. Rowling
Original price: $135.90 (47 per cent off)
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It is a little hard to believe that it’s been over 25 years since the first Harry Potter book was published. This set containing the entire series comes in a decorative box featuring Hogwarts castle, and is a spellbinding modern classic to be revisited time and again.
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