- JAKARTA
The Reading Room
Comfy Book Lounge
Stacks of book, free WiFi and good coffee should give you enough reason to spend some me-time at Reading Room after dropping off your children at school.
Owned by the former QB Bookstore owner, Reading Room fills their shelves with a huge book collection that can make you sit still for at least a couple of hours.
Book lovers will also love their events including book discussions with famous authors. In addition, the Reading Room is also trying to appeal to film-lovers. A screening room, which can accommodate up to 20 people, is located near the stairs on the second floor. Party flicks….yes, please!
Why Little Steps Loves It:
A perfect hub for a break - enjoy your book, get a little work done, and catch a flick.
Who It's Perfect For:
Older kids and parents who crave me-time.
What Else:
Weekdays are the best time to visit this city’s gem, as weekends, especially after office hours, tend to get a wee bit crowded and noisy.
Additional Info:
The Reading Room
Jl. Kemang Timur, no.57 A-B, South Jakarta
+62 21 9027-7567
@readingroomjkt
Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm, Friday-Sunday 10am to 2am.
Check out their Twitter for upcoming book discussion schedule!
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