Big Bad Wolf is back - Bigger than ever!

 

If you think a big bad wolf is one that children should be afraid of, here’s one in particular that does not strike fear but instead, is very warmly welcomed.

 

Poster for the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale

I was thrilled to learn that Big Bad Wolf Books, the World’s Biggest Book Sale is coming back to Johor Bahru from 28 August to 8 September, and this time it will be bigger, better and bolder than ever.

 

This year, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will be at the iconic Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru — the largest regional mall in Skudai. So when I received the invitation to a media preview, I did not hesitate to accept.

 

No, I did not want to miss this privilege to have a sneak peek into what to expect when the Sale opens and to learn how Big Bad Wolf continues in its mission to make books more accessible to Malaysians across all walks of life.

 

A section of the
Media Preview event

This time around, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale in Johor Bahru will be held on Level Seven of the Paradigm Mall Convention Centre.

 

For those who are familiar with this mall, parking is convenient while elevators and escalators should bring you to Level Seven, the same level where the cinema halls are located.

 

The best part is, admission is Free and the event is open daily from 10am to 10pm, for families, students, educators, and book lovers of all ages to explore and browse around (in air-conditioned comfort!) to pick their choices from a wide selection of brand-new English titles — at discounts of up to 95%.

 

Book lovers can look forward to choosing from thousands of newly imported English titles, with over one million books spanning genres like fiction, non-fiction, children’s reads, self-help, and more.

 

A large chart with Price guide

At each section, large charts are displayed with the Price guide, clearly listed according to alphabets. Just look for the A, B, C’s labelled on books, to check prices conveniently against these charts.

 

With such incredible discounts across the board, this book Sale is the perfect opportunity to discover something new while saving big — all under one roof.

 

What we saw at the media preview was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg because when the Book Sale opens, it will present book lovers with a fresh, new experience, unbeatable deals and fun contests.

 

Big Bad Wolf Books was founded in Malaysia in 2009 as the brainchild of BookXcess' [retail bookstore] co-founders Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng. More than a Book Sale, the World's Biggest Book Sale is a global reading advocacy effort.

 

Box sets of books and activity sets

When Andrew Yap shared the motivation behind the event’s comeback, he said, “Our goal has always been to make reading affordable for everyone. Whether you're building a personal library or encouraging your child to read, there’s something for everyone at Big Bad Wolf Johor Bahru.”

 

In line with this, this event is packed with exclusive offers and unbeatable promos designed to make book shopping even more rewarding.

 

This year, Big Bad Wolf Books introduces a series of exciting and exclusive promotions to delight shoppers:

 

Instant Rebates (Merdeka Theme): Spend RM120 in a single receipt and get RM6.80 off, or RM150 for RM10 off.

 

Special Discounts: 5% off for students, educators, and civil servants with ID or uniform.

 

Bank Card Offers: RHB and Maybank cardholders enjoy 10% off with a minimum spend of RM150.

 

Birthday Treats: August and September babies get 15% off with a minimum spend of RM150.

 

Best deals for box sets of popular books

And this is just the start. Visitors can expect even more exclusive offers, surprises, and bundle deals throughout the 12-day event.

Even if you are a returning fan or a first-time visitor, there is always something to discover at Big Bad Wolf Johor Bahru 2025.

 

In addition to special promotions, BBW Johor Bahru 2025 invites the community to join exciting contests:

 

Box set of Enid Blyton books

Pre-Event Online Contest – Share & Win: From 14 – 27 August, share the event post, comment “I’m coming JB!” with three tagged friends, and stand a chance to win a RM30 cash voucher.

 

On-Ground Contest – The Big Bad Stacker: Shoppers can stack their purchased books at the contest wall, post their tallest stack on social media with #BBWJB2025, and win prizes including an iPad 11th Gen, Sony earbuds, and TNG gift cards.

 

KEY NOTE: Visitors are encouraged to register via the BBW QR code available on our social media platforms or available at the Sale in order to enjoy all our exclusive promotions, discounts, and participate in on-ground activities.

 

Since its inception, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has evolved tremendously.

 

Best prices for quality English books

It has gone global and toured from Malaysia to more than 50 cities across 17 countries, including Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, Kenya and most recently, setting foot in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with no plans to stop in making reading affordable for readers around the world.

 

Their mission is to cultivate reading habits worldwide and build a new generation of readers by making books more affordable and accessible to EVERYONE.

 

Book lovers in Johor Bahru are privileged that this Book Sale is here again, right at our very doorstep, from 28 August to 8 September. So come, join the reading community in Johor Bahru by picking the best books for yourself and your loved ones.

 

For updates and exclusive sneak peeks, follow Big Bad Wolf Books on social media at:

Facebook: : https://www.facebook.com/bbwbooks.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbadwolfbooks/.

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbadwolfbooks