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Best Bookstores and Libraries in Manila

By Betsy Burlingame

William Russell
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Summary: Interested in finding the best bookstores and libraries in Manila? Here is a great list to get you started exploring the world of books and more in Manila.

Fully Booked

Fully Booked is a premier bookstore in the Philippines offering a wide range of books, including bestsellers, new releases, and a curated selection of titles from various genres. They also host book signings and other literary events.

Website: www.fullybookedonline.com
Address: B6, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila

National Book Store

National Book Store is the largest bookstore and office-supplies store chain in the Philippines. It offers a vast selection of books, school and office supplies, and educational materials.

Website: www.nationalbookstore.com
Address: Quad Alpha Centrum Building, 125 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

Books from Underground

Books from Underground is a unique and charming bookstore known for its collection of rare, second-hand, and vintage books. It's a haven for book lovers looking for hidden gems.

Address: Lagusnilad Underpass, Padre Burgos Ave, Manila, Metro Manila

Powerbooks

Powerbooks is a specialty bookstore that offers a wide array of literature, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books, as well as magazines and stationery.

Website: www.powerbooks.com.ph
Address: Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila

Bookay-Ukay Pilipinas

Bookay-Ukay Pilipinas is a popular second-hand bookstore that offers a variety of pre-loved books at affordable prices, including rare finds and popular titles.

Address: 78 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Rizal Library

Rizal Library is the main university library of the Ateneo de Manila University, housing a vast collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources for research and study.

Website: rizal.library.ateneo.edu
Address: Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila

National Library of the Philippines

The National Library of the Philippines serves as the country's premier public library, preserving Philippine literary heritage and providing a comprehensive collection of Philippine and foreign literature.

Website: web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp
Address: T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila

Quezon City Public Library

Quezon City Public Library offers a wide range of resources, including books, periodicals, and digital media, catering to the educational and leisure reading needs of the community.

Website: www.qcpubliclibrary.org
Address: Mayaman Street, Barangay Central, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Ortigas Foundation Library

Ortigas Foundation Library is known for its extensive collection of Philippine historical documents, rare books, and photographs, as well as its efforts in cultural preservation and education.

Website: www.ortigasfoundationlibrary.com.ph
Address: 2nd Floor, Ortigas Building, Ortigas Ave, Pasig City, Metro Manila

The Learning Commons - De La Salle University

The Learning Commons is De La Salle University's modern library facility, offering a wide range of academic resources, innovative spaces for learning, and state-of-the-art technology for research.

Website: www.dlsu.edu.ph/library
Address: De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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