The Library by BookXcess opens at Sunway Square Mall
BookXcess opened the largest 24-hour bookstore in Southeast Asia on Dec 10, 2025.
BOOKXCESS opened the largest 24-hour bookstore in Southeast Asia on December 10, 2025, at the latest mall in Sunway.
The four-storey mall houses some 130 shops and is accessible via the township’s elevated pedestrian walkway and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
The Library occupies 38,000 sq ft and is the only 24-hour bookstore in Malaysia.
A landmark bookstore built to redefine the reading experience through immersive design, monumental architecture and a strong focus on community accessibility. Spanning across multiple floors, it is one of the most unique and visually striking bookstores in the world.
Among the features are floor-to-ceiling shelves that offer a towering visual experience for shoppers.
One section of the store features the “Flying Book Installations” which are actually suspended books held by strings that add movement and magic to the space.
A massive centrepiece in the middle of the store, known as the Cone, features gear motifs and a copper build, inspired by Sunway City’s mining history. A spiral staircase located within the Cone connects the main floor and the mezzanine, as well as the lower floor of Sunway Square.
Next, “Whale Fall Installation”, which is inspired by the deep-sea ecological phenomenon, features the giant skeletons of the marine mammal and is crafted from discarded BookXcess book pages and reclaimed materials to symbolise sustainability and rebirth.
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One interesting view from the bookstore is the Lakeside Views, which provides a panoramic vista of Sunway South Quay.
There is also the Art Walls, which feature curated artworks and creative displays.
At the 24-Hour Community Space, dedicated study zones, communal seating, and open areas are designed for students, readers, and shoppers to relax.
And, of course, there are books of all descriptions and titles available throughout the bookstore to cater to all types of readers.
Check out the launch of The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bgz6uEJYX/
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