Any bookworms miss touching and smelling books in a library or bookstores here? We feel you.

Since we have to give up a lot of things that give us comfort while Movement Control Order (MCO) is in effect, we just have to get creative about how we get our fixes.

In this case, what better way to enjoy the smell and feel of books (and read them too, of course) than to surround ourselves with as many of them as possible?

Lucky for us, BookXcess’s online store is still open, and they even offer free deliveries when using coupon codes (more on that later)!

We even picked some titles you may be interested in… just in case you need a nudge or two.

#1 Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of Nike

Author: Phil Knight

Price: RM19.90

Who doesn’t know Nike, right? The sport brand is known all over the world but how did it all begin? In this memoir, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the story of how he started the company over 30 years ago with only fifty dollars that he borrowed from his father.

Fresh out of business school, Knight didn’t want to join any corporation and wanted to start something of his own. His mission: import high-quality, low-cost running shoes from Japan. He started selling the shoes out of his car booth and built from there.

The book tells the highs and lows of the business world and is surprisingly candid, funny and engaging. We’ve actually read this one, and trust us when we say that it’s highly recommended.

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#2 Bake! The Quick-Look Cookbook

Author: Gabriela Scolik

Price: RM24.90

This is for all the emerging Movement Control Order (MCO) cooks out there. Get this book and you might just come out as a master baker by the end of the partial lockdown. It teaches you the basics of baking and gets more complex as the book progresses.

You can learn 400 baking techniques and recipes, and all of them come with step-by-step instructions so you’re never unsure of how to do it.

Who knows? By the time we’re back to living a more normal life, you’d just be able to start a side baking business or even become a professional!

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#3 The Art of Reading Minds

Author: Henrik Fexeus

Price: RM19.90

If you’re one of the people who would love to have mind-reading as a superpower, this book could help you get as close to it as possible.

Human beings haven’t developed the power to read minds but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn to understand others better using observations and other methods.

In this book, Henrik Fexeus teaches readers how to find out what another person feels - and consequently control that individual's thoughts and beliefs. It's just psychology.

Sounds cool, doesn’t it? If the methods in the book really works, it’ll surely be an impressive skill to have!

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#4 Yoga: Relaxation, Postures & Daily Routines

Author: Charmaine Yabsley and David Smith

Price: RM19.90

It’s not easy to stay active and healthy while staying at home, especially if you’re used to outdoor activities or the gym. Even not moving as much as we usually do when we’re out and about can have a negative impact on our bodies.

Luckily, there are alternatives.

This book teaches you about Yoga - a popular physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. It focuses on a series of exercises, body motions and self-disciplines that offer the benefits of yoga to everyone.

There are step-by-step guides and pictures so you know if you’ve gotten your postures right. A great book for beginners.

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#5 Marvel: The Avengers Vault

Author: Peter David

Price: RM39.90

You’ve probably watched all the Marvel movies and loved it too. Unfortunately, we have to wait for quite a bit for the next movies to be released.

Learn the history of these fictional icons with ‘Marvel's The Avengers Vault’, a guided tour through the union of "earth's mightiest heroes and heroines," led by award-winning author and Avengers insider, Peter A. David.

The book includes a thorough overview of each of the four most prominent Avengers and introduces a myriad of other characters from the Winter Soldier to Fandral the Dashing, Hogun the Grim, Edwin Jarvis, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and many more.

Covering everything from the release of the first Avengers comic in 1963 to the blockbuster movies of today, ‘Marvel's The Avengers Vault’ even contains removable reproductions that include Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty membership card, specialty original art by Jack Kirby, early drawings of Iron Man, and a complete Marvel mini-book.

A treasure trove of Avenger moments and memorabilia, this set is perfect for avid comic enthusiasts and newbies alike.

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We hope we have whetted your appetite enough to want to add a few more books to your cart and perhaps, your to-be-read pile.

Buy these books and many more at BookXcess Online for 50 to 80 percent off on all books all year round.

Oh, now, about that free delivery part we mentioned above.

When you check out your shopping cart, don’t forget to use the coupon code BXASTRO to enjoy free delivery with a minimum purchase of RM60.

So, what are you waiting for, boys and girls? It’s time to pick up that credit card, head on over to BookXcess’ online store and stock up on all your favourite books.