Dymocks: The Little Giant of the Book Business

Amid the hustle and bustle of Manila streets, there is, in one quiet little corner of the Robinson’s Place’s Padre Faura wing, a bookshop called Dymocks. Unknown to many, this franchise of the original Sydney bookstore on George Street, has been around since 1879. In the Philippines, it opened last April 15.

Dymocks offers buyers a multitude of titles divided under every possible category you can think of. They have sections such as craft, cooking performing arts, humor, photography, art and architecture, crime, career, computers, management, human resources, cooking, food and wine, gardening, pets, hobbies, home, popular science, and many others. These are further divided into sub-categories, like travel, which is divided into sub-categories, like travel…

Book buying and searching then becomes quick and easy.

In addition, they also give their books the "star treatment" by giving their stamp of approval on books recommended by the owners and reviewers. Their well-dressed staff members are all over the store, ready to entertain your questions without being obtrusive. If the book you’re looking for can’t be found, head over to the computerized customer inquiry service where you have the option to order your book through special service. They even have a best-seller board where the Top 10 are showcased.

The store’s ambience lends to quiet reading, where you’ll find many people, including children, leafing through favorite titles. For many, Dymocks really is book heaven.