Reading is Fun-Duh-Mental

Bong's Phnom Penh Bookstore Guide:

Life here isn't all booze, women, and, etc..Some of us actually read. Everyone has their go-to places. Here are mine:

Bohr's Books:
From the riverside: Go down the alley behind the California 2 Guesthouse and you'll find it. Roughly across from the Sugar Shack Bar. Prices range from $2 .50 - $4.00 for used or "locally published" paperbacks and softcovers. His stuff is in pretty good condition, and, unlike some others, he's good about taking trade-ins (avg $1.50/book) Bohr is a cool dude, so bring him some business. Great selection.

Cambodiana Hotel:
Surprise. Surprise. The bookstore at the Cambodiana has a decent selection of new paperbacks for $2-$4. PS: The bakery is 40% off after 6pm. Although, why they can't just make it 50% off is beyond me. Is 10% worth the extra math you need to do??!! Fuck it; their doughnuts and pastries are pretty damn good.

Panassastra University Library:
The main campus on Norodom has one of the best (English language) libraries in town, and it's open to the public. Check out the American Corner for a good selection of magazines and books. It's air-con, too. At one time anyone could pay 2000r/yr to join the library w/ full borrowing privileges. This may not be the case any longer, but if you've got nothing better to do, bake out, and spend an hour or 2 checking out the magazines in air-conditioned comfort.

California 2 Guesthouse:
Like many places around town, this guesthouse has a decent selection of paperbacks that are available on a "give one - take one " basis.

Another surprise:
The girls (who can read) really dig Khmer language pulp-fiction (romance, adventure, horror..) Want to be hero for an hour or 2? Get her something to read. Books usually go for about .50 - $2. Cheaper than a cell phone, and when you give a girl a book, you give her face. (Good karma for you!)