Treasure trove for book lovers


Ooi showing an old comic book from the 1970s at his secondhand book store at Chowrasta Market in George Town. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

CHEAP and old second-hand books are treasures to those who appreciate them.

On the second floor of Chowrasta Market in George Town, Penang, millions of second-hand books await new readers every day.

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