The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 2012


If you are not aware, then be aware - THE Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is back! After announcing its presence back in October, Lieutenant Wolf is back once more with its 75 - 95% discounts on all 3 MILLION of its books. This is a bargain hunt which book lovers could not and should not miss out.

Today is only the 4th day of the sales and already throngs of crazed book  hunter poured into MIECC, grabbing whatever they can from being snatched by other equally crazed hunters. Enter the halls to hunt for your treasure before December 23rd (Sun).


Date:           7th (Fri) -23rd Dec (Sun) 2012
Admission:  6.30 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Entry fee:    Free

Location:     Singapore Paragon Shopping Center, atrium
Website:      BBW Facebook page, BBW blog











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