Initially, McKinsey and I were trying to find a book store with hard back books in the Thai language to create some creative journals during our stay here. Even though Dasa Books carried books in almost every language BUT Thai, the trip was definitely worthwhile.
Dasa Book Café is exactly what I am looking for in a quiet, relaxed café and book setting. As soon as I walked in I could smell all of the old, book smell, and loved the vibes. A small café is set up on the first floor and there are some tables when you first walk in. With three floors stocked full of so many books, it's hard not to stay for over an hour exploring. A lot of books were in the English language, however we also found quite a few in other European languages such as Dutch, French, German, and so on.
I was kind of embarrassed when I realized how long it had been since I had even walked into a book store, let alone purchased a book. School is often so hectic I don't make time for myself to get lost in a good read. It's much easier to get distracted by the hottest show on Netflix or falling asleep to one of the many movies/shows on my hard drive. However, I vow to get my reading habits back while abroad. I believe time will be spent much better with less attention paid to the media and more attention paid to the written word, especially if I start to find more books on the culture or history of Thailand (of which there were many at Dasa).
I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a good used book store, or to someone that's looking to find a store with enough stock to find whatever you might need for a good price. The store was very cozy; I will be returning to gather books before beach trips during my stay here.
For those who are interested in finding this beautiful book palace, you can take the BTS to Phrom Phong, and the store is located between Soi 26 & 28 (a quick 5 minute walk from the station). For further details, you can visit their website here.
Happy Reading!
-- My dear friend, Anna, was so sweet and bought me a copy of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo on our trip. Such a sweet thing to do, I can't wait to start it.
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