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'There is no such thing as a child who hates to read, there are only children who have not found the right book.'
Check out these free eBook sites! (*Hong Kong Public Libraries account required)
Introducing: BALLOONS Lit. Journal
First established in 2014, BALLOONS Lit. Journal (BLJ) is the ONLY young-reader-oriented literary journal that is FREELY accessible to all by online reading with a fully edited ready-to-print PDF version downloadable for every issue.
BLJ is Hong Kong-based, independent and biannual, publishing quality poetry, fiction and art/photography primarily for readers from around 12+. We do not sell print versions at this stage though it may be an option in the future.
BLJ welcome submissions from people anywhere in the world and in all walks of life. It doesn't matter who you are - if you think you have something that definitely interests young people, send it to BLJ!
Check out their past issues here::
Besides chain bookstores, there are many interesting, hidden gems in Hong Kong where you can buy secondhand English books and attend their reading groups. If you don't know what to read, why don't you pay a visit to these places and talk to friendly shopkeepers?
A place for reading, relaxing, refreshing for all book lovers. While you are here feeling free to browse our bookshelves and read a book of your favorite author, you may order a cup of coffee or tea, and some refreshments to enjoy your leisure time in a relaxed friendly ambiance.
Part bookshop, part community space, Bleak House Books is a place where booklovers and thinkers can take refuge from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to meet, share ideas, and do what they love most: read!
Flow carries thousands of secondhand books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. Not only is Flow friendly to your budget, it’s also one of the select few secondhand bookstores in Hong Kong – meaning your love of books can now be a whole lot more environmentally friendly!