I'd like to start this post with an awesome deal from PayMaya if you shop at Big Bad Wolf: Use PayMaya to pay for your purchases at the fair and get #BalikBayad or cash back for your transaction!
One of the things that made me fall in love with writing were books.
I grew up reading books; the Goosebumps series were my first- ever collection and I loved everything, from the classic titles to Nightmare at Fear Street series. As I grew, I moved on to different genres, but one thing that remained is my love for books.
Today, I still love reading books; hanging out in a café and flipping my fingers between pages while sipping a cup of latte is one of my favorite Sunday past times. I actually want to read more often because I have books left to finish! One of my goals this year is to read at least one chapter a day!
I have seen online that it’s time once again for Big Bad Wolf, one of the most awaited book fairs in Manila. Big Bad Wolf started out last year and since it was a massive hit, a second one followed naturally!
Big Bad Wolf Manila 2020 opened last week and it was my first time to visit; sharing my experience here as well as the books I got!
Big Bad Wolf Manila 2020 is currently running at World Trade Center, Pasay City. Before anything else, I just want to say that I love that admission is free!
When I got to the venue, I was expecting that there will be a hoard of bibliophiles; there were still a lot of people, but not to a point that it was claustrophobic already and I had an good, easy time shopping. I also liked that the crowd wasn’t rowdy and generally quiet; they were probably reading while shopping at the same time; gotta love bibliophiles!
When I finally entered the hall, I was stunned; it was the most massive book fair I have seen; I literally didn’t know where to start, but good thing I had a list of genres that I wanted to check and that put a sense of direction in my shopping experience.
Let me show you my most favorite sections and deals!
1. BOOK SETS
The book sets in the fair are AMAZINGLY.CHEAP. Harry Potter paperback collection for P3,900 only, Paolo Coelho paperback set of 5 best- sellers for P1,050 only and complete collection for P1,950 only. Dork diaries paperback complete collection for P3,950 only and so much more! These are awesome gifts for kids and bibliophile friends!
2. CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Reading reinforces focus, enriches the imagination, and makes one a good communicator that’s why I love giving books to my godchildren; I also encourage them to read books as a leisure time activity. If you’re a parent or simply a #goodtita like me, you will love the selections at Big Bad Wolf; there’s a MASSIVE selection of titles for children from baby books to young adult novels.
3. SELF- HELP BOOKS
Nowadays, I love me a good self- help book, most especially if it’s about cultivating healthy relationships, finding peace, reducing stress, and studying various life principles and values of different cultures. I picked up a book about Ikigai in the fair for P230 only and I was super happy with the price because in bookstores, I would have purchased it for around P400+!
4. HISTORY BOOKS
FYI, History is my most favorite subject in high school! Lots of awesome titles to be found in the fair!
5. NOTEBOOKS
Another thing that you have to know about me is I am a notebook lover. I almost lost it when I spotted these super cute Polaroid soft notebooks in bright colors! There’s red, yellow, teal, and orange; so aesthetic! It’s only P120 apiece and the quality is superb as well. I almost hoarded!
I spotted PayMaya’s booth in the venue and I’m glad to know that PayMaya is their official Payment Partner. I’ve been using their services since encountering the app last year; it’s so convenient and since I hold my phone most of the time, it’s become an easier way for me to pay for my purchases.
What a relief. I forgot to withdraw (ask my husband and he knows this is an eternal problem of mine LOL) before checking out and good thing I had money in my PayMaya wallet!
How to use? Just open the app ( you have to be registered and have money in the app first!), tap the SCAN button at the bottom of the page, the cashier will hand you a device with a QR code that you will scan using the app so you can safely transfer your payment.
Voila! Payment sent and I’m one happy bibliophile!
And look! I even got a cashback of P25 from paying for my purchases with PayMaya QR. I love that on top of the already very affordable books I found here at BBW, I still received additional savings from my #BalikBayad with PayMaya.
And remember, basta Big Bad Wolf, don’t pay cash. PayMaya, para may #BalikBayad ka!
Big Bad Wolf merch! This is located outside the hall.
So what do I think of Big Bad Wolf 2020? As a first timer, I found their operations to be organized and as I said, I liked their audience because they were generally families, millennials, and older Gen Zs and were mostly book lovers and quiet shoppers. There’s a good selection for adults, but generally, it’s a haven for kids, young adults, and families because there’s just a grander book selection for them; I think the young adult and children sections alone command ¼ of the space! I find that the discount Big Bad Wolf has advertised is true because I bought so much with my budget and their book prices, comparing it with regular bookstore prices, is around 40-60% off.
Big Bad Wolf 2020 is located at World Trade Center, Pasay City, and runs from February 13-24, 2020 and open for 24 hours. P.S. You gotta get the book sets because it’s such a steal!
Finally, here are my hauls!
I bought books mostly for my inaanaks just because there are so many great books for children at a great price point! I bought a Paolo Coelho collection for myself (he’s one of my favorite non-fiction authors!) and a book about Ikigai.
Finally, notebooks for myself! I chanced upon the Adventure Time set of 3 slim notebooks set for P190 only! What a steal!
For first time PayMaya users, just download the app, register and upgrade your account, and instantly get P50 cashback when you use the code PAYMAYABBW. Enjoy shopping!
For first time PayMaya users, just download the app, register and upgrade your account, and instantly get P50 cashback when you use the code PAYMAYABBW. Enjoy shopping!
Have you visited Big Bad Wolf Manila 2020? Share with me your experience and your hauls!
Disclaimer: This post was brought to you by PayMaya and The Beauty Junkee
3 Comments
Wow, so many books. I love mysteries and detective books. That's why I cooed when you posted the Agatha Christie books. I have read some of her work and watch the TV movie versions of it. I wonder until when they will be open. You're right, it's best to start reading a chapter a day. I have been distracted with a lot of things lately, I feel out of focus. I have to bring back my love for reading, but there's this fuzz inside my head that I need to break out of. Thanks for this post!!
ReplyDeleteSana next year, I'll be able to visit BBW din. I am also a bookworm when I was still studying pero ngqyong may anak na wala na gaano pambili ng books pero try ko pag-ipunan for next year. I also love to hoard cute notebooks.
ReplyDeleteWow... Andaming sale na books.. Kaso subrang layo talaga sa akin.. Kaya Di po talaga makapunta.. Huhu
ReplyDeleteNo hassle pa naman sa payments kasi pwede paymaya.. Yay!! I've been using Paymaya for years na ata, and I really love it.. Ang laki ng balik bayad.. Saya saya... ❤️
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