Borders

Book stores are one of the places that could make you feel alive as every time you walk into one of them, it almost makes you feel like you’re entering a wonderland. Varieties of books and magazines aside, there are stationeries too, right!
If you are familiar with this Borders branch, you’d know that there’s a Starbucks café in there even. And you’re right, this is one of the three Starbucks that you would be able to find in Mid Valley and the Gardens Mall. But again, who’d complain of too much coffees?
Apart from that, they do have two sub-​stores in there which are specialized music store and another store which has some of the techy stuff. And, apart from that — you can find a section that sells soft toys and accessories too. So, again, who’d complain of too many things to shop?
For people who frequent Borders, you could get their membership here, and for B Card holders, you could collect points here too!

I believed that Borders is probably one of the newer kid on the block in terms of large scale chain-​book stores that has entered the Malaysian market. Borders is basically in the same league with book stores like MPH, Times Book store, Kinokuniya and Popular. Borders is probably one of my favourite book store at Mid Valley/​The Gardens as it is definitely one of the more well equipped book stores here.
They have a wide range of books in stores (mostly imported books which is my favourite) as compared to other major book stores. Other than that, what set this outlet apart from the rest is that they even have Starbucks at the back of the store which visitors can actually grab a book to read while enjoying your cuppa latte (Great Yeah?!). Besides that for those serious tech DIY fans, they even have a Radio Shack store located in Borders itself. That is probably the reasons they are on top of my list of the most awesome book stores in Klang Valley.
I will definitely visit this book store again!

This branch is amazing because of the Starbucks joint that’s INSIDE it. Who wouldn’t love to cozy up to a good book and a cup of freshly brewed coffee?
One thing I admire about Borders is that NOTHING is out of place. Every book is placed neatly according to their genres. I also like how the staff here is always on their toes, you rarely catch anyone slacking off here. They’ll always be there to assist you. If not, fret not, there’s a computerized directory if you are in dire need of finding your book of virtues.

Like MPH, Popular book store and Kinokuniya, Borders carries a huge range of imported books, magazines and stationeries. They are ‘same same but different’. Border have its own specialty that the other book store doesn’t have. One of their specialty is that they have a Radio Shack that sells DIY electronics. It’s a place where electronic geeks (like my hubby) will love to be. Besides that, they even have a stationery sections that contains lots of imported stationeries.
I like going to that section and the last time I was there, I spend hours looking at notebooks. Yes, notebooks. I was looking for a notebook and they have so many choices to choose from. The more choices they have, the tougher it is for me to decide which to get. I ended up with a pink notebook after an hour rounding in that section.
Besides their stationery section, I like going there for their magazines. They carries a wide range of entertainment magazines which I enjoy reading because there’s more gossip and news as compared to our local entertainment magazines. I’m not much of a bookworm, but my hubby is. He like coming here to look for those special books that he couldn’t find in normal bookstore. If you’re looking for some imported books, you may come here to order it with them and they’ll get it for you especially books from Amazon.

The Borders is always my favorite waiting place where I can grab something new to read, listen to great music in a quiet environment and having some beverage at Starbucks (is inside Borders) while waiting for my friends.
The Borders at The Garden is not only a bookstore for me. Is like a treasure hunt where it have all the imported graphic novels that I’m looking for. I’m not a book lovers nor love reading love story novel. I prefer graphic novels (comics) because I find it more interesting to read. Here, is like all I want. Do you know Moomins? You can get the comics in English edition here!
Other than that, you can find many unique collection here because in the Borders of the Garden, they have «Metal & grace», a sweet corners where they have all the metal plate collection for Cokes, Betty Boop, metal postcard and many more.
You can definitely stay here up for an hour and don’t even remember you are still waiting for friends. Enjoy reading!

This is like my favourite place to kill time. Being a member of this bookshop allowed me to spend the whole day reading free books and magazine on a comfy sofa while charging my phone because they provide plug socket there. They provide a lot type of books too and their service is tip top!

Radio Shack — the name of it makes me wanna dance. It does resemble of a song but I can’t figure that out now. Okerrr. random!
Believe it or not, I went there to buy a mouse because I didn’t bring mine. And to my surprise, mouses are not cheap. They are priced between RM 45 — RM 150. Obviously, I went for the cheapest and must be the cutey looking one.
Got myself a pair of earphone too as I desperately needed it to work at Starbucks. Again, that comes between a range of RM 30 — RM 100. The cheapest I got which is RM 32.90 serves me pretty well. I have played my favourite song of the day for 100 over times —
and I am loving the sound quality. I am so crazy over The One, Korean singer who is also a participant at I am A Singer 3. His rendition of «Ting» (Listen) by A-​Mei is one of the best I have heard.
If you like to buy considerable good quality mouses and earphones at Radio Shack (in desperate moment!), I would recommend — Logitech mouse and Auvio earphone. Pictures to follow.

I love going into bookstores, spending my day looking for books and even reading them for free (shamelessly admits). And Borders is one of the bookstores I could be hiding at for the whole day if I do not need to work to make a living!
I especially enjoy the Borders at The Gardens because it is usually quiet and peaceful. You don’t get children yelling or running around nor a big crowd of people hogging the book shelves. It can be a library but instead of borrowing the books, you have to buy them! (Reading is good!)
At the same time, Borders have a good collection of board games for sale. Some of them are cheaper compared to board game shops.
The workers at Borders are very helpful and willing to find the books/​items that you’re looking for.
What’s good with Borders also, there’s a Starbucks at the corner and they allow you to bring a book to read while you have a cup of coffee.

Being the self-​help junkie that I am, I thought that it was time to update my collection as I’ve been pretty tied up with work lately and could just feel my vocabulary sitting on the frame of the window waiting to jump out. Borders, here I come!
I have always preferred borders than to any other bookstores available, I don’t know, maybe it’s the youthful interior that they have as compared to the other bookstores which feel like an old library filled with serious, old war books for retirees. Maybe it’s also the fact that I think they have a wider range of topics and titles available. This particular Border also housed a Radio Shack for the gadget freaks out there, this would be your Nirvana.
What really impressed me was a section called Metal & Grace, which features vintage gift items i.e.: metal cookie boxes, fridge magnets, vintage novelty items, cards and clocks. A nice touch I think, a good way to keep up with the times and to tickle the fancy of every hipster in town.