[little sage]

I don't know the names of the bookshops downtown. It's been soooo long since I've even bothered to look inside (I don't need to reread To Kill A Mockingbird anytime soon...)

Thanks for the link to What a Book. I'll have to settle for virtual browsing as well I much prefer bookstores, though. I hate shelling out money before reading a few paragraphs and knowing the font size and paper quality (call me obsessive).

If I find another site like that, I'll post it here.

[songsengnim]

I have placed orders with "what the book". You can get free shipping within Korea if the order is above W15 000. Also, you need to have a Korean person's phone number, when you place the order,so that they can varify your address or call (in case)to get the directions correct to your doorstep.
You'll have to log in and create an account.Once you have placed an order, they display an amount of time for delivary. There's a "fast books" section also, where you can order and receive the books the next day or within 2~3 days.Yes, some books do have to come from the States and the usual wait is 18 days.The sale section is also great.I highly recommend this place,if you don't have a credit card in Korea. ps.can't wait for Harry Potter 6..about 135 days left(not sure about the days)

[Eric]

good info! i'll check them out the next time I need a book. Is there a website?

[songsengnim]

You're welcome.
Yes, there is a website: www.whatthebook.com
You can also visit the store on your next trip to Seoul,directions on the site.The owner, Chris,is very helpful too.
Hope this helps..happy reading!

[asiaexpat]

Thats a good link

I wonder if they have a site like that for books in Thailand.

If you're looking for something new to read I was told by 2 seperate people yesterday that the author Don Brown has written some great novels.