LOOK: Must-Not-Miss Deals and Books at Manila International Book Fair 2023

It's happening from today until September 17.

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(SPOT.ph) Every bookworm's much-awaited weekend is finally here. The Manila International Book Fair has opened its doors, and you know we can't say no to anything books and stationery. Much like other years, it's quite a big deal, not just for bookworms but also for authors, publishers, and stationery lovers alike. With over 200 exhibitors, getting lost in the shuffle is easy. But don't worry, we're here and checked it out for you. Here are 10 must-not-miss finds at this year's MIBF 2023. 

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Here are 10 things you can't miss at the Manila International Book Fair 2023:

ICYDK, the Manila International Book Fair 2023, starts today and runs until Sunday, September 17, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay. This free entrance book fair is expected to be the largest gathering of all things books and stationery. If you're planning on going this payday weekend, make sure to check out these booths: 

Looking for your next read or popular titles from BookTok? Fully Booked has a massive selection this year.

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Shop for your inaanaks early this year by gifting them with the love of reading. These children's books are on sale at MIBF 2023:

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Do you love discovering new reads from independent publishers? Drop by the Indie Village for the best new local reads:

Indie Publishers Collab PH is located somewhere in the middle of the venue. It's a community of Filipino independent book publishers, including 7 Eyes Productions, Aklat Alamid, Aklat Mirasol, Aklat Ulagad, Alubat Publishing, Gantala Press, Good Intentions Publishing, Isang Balangay Productions, San Anselmo Publications Inc., Librong LIRA, Pawikan Press, San Anselmo Publications Inc., Saniata Publications, Sarangani Writers League, and Southern Voices Printing Press. Over 30 new titles from these presses are available.

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In the market for reference books? Many textbooks are on sale, including hard-to-find specialized books on medicine, nursing, and other fields:

Academic Books
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Harrisons
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ARMY, head over to Everything's Fine x Cool New Crap's booth to score BTS' Beyond the Story with special limited edition photocards:

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If you love collecting comic books and Filipino komiks, make sure to drop by Komiket and Comic Odyssey's booths for awesome deals:

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Know someone who can't get enough of Filipino Young Adult reads from Wattpad authors? Check out the latest titles from Summit Books and PSICom:

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Your favorite university presses are also on deck at MIBF, ready to deliver the newest reads from some of the country's wisest minds:

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admu press
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Do you have a love for all things stationery? Check out these booths selling holy grail stationery items and art and office supplies from Pilot, Zebra, and many more:

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paint supplies
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It's not just books that are on sale at MIBF. Score huge discounts for science kits, Nanoblocks, and other tinker-friendly finds:

Gentle Star Trading
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Nanoblocks
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The Manila International Book Fair 2023 runs from September 14 to 17 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay. Entrance is free. For more information, visit Manila International Book Fair's Facebook page.

Also read: Confirmed: Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Is Returning to Cebu

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