Donate 1, get 1: Connect with book lovers at this community event in Makati

If you're looking for that push to turn the page and kick-start your reading regimen for 2026, then consider this the sign you've been waiting for.

Set for January 28 until February 6, The Stacks at One Ayala is a two-level pop-up that certainly sounds like haven for book lovers.

Designed for both discovery and downtime, the ground floor is for readers to browse and shop for new reads, while the second level is dedicated to those who want a quiet space to linger and read, almost like a library.

Beyond being a place for shopping and reading, The Stacks also allows visitors to donate a pre-loved book in exchange for a new or a gently used one. Consider this your sign to declutter your shelf and breathe new life into it!

In partnership with Fully Booked and Biblio the pop-up will also feature pocket events such as book club sessions, literary discussions, book signings, and meet-and-greets with authors.

Here is the schedule for those who are interested:

January 30, 10 a.m.

Book signing: "Road Trip" by Adee Calua, "Tae-kwento" by Li-anne Roa Patriciom, and "Mi-mento" by Ken Ricafort

January 31, 1 p.m.

Book launches: "Ako, Ikaw at Isang Apocalyptic na Bulalakaw" by Arnold Subastil and "Still Here" by Josue Mapagdalita

Chapbook launch: "Atlas of the Ordinary" by Weinn Dee and "Molten Light" by CJ Peradilla

January 31, 6 p.m.

Book signing: “Ang Suklam sa Ating Naaagnas na Balat,” “Ang Bangin sa Ilalim ng Ating mga Paa,” and “Ang Kapangyarihang Higit sa Ating Lahat” all by Ronaldo Vivo Jr.

February 1, 1 p.m.

Talks & Readings: "Isang Bagsak" by Gabriela Baron and "Kapag Umatake ang Dilim" by Darwin Medalla

February 1, 6 p.m.

Book signing: "Thirty Virgins" by Eros Atalia

Visitors are encouraged to leave snacks outside to protect the books, handle all reading materials with care, and return borrowed titles in good condition so that the next reader can enjoy them just as much.

The Stacks is located at Level 2, Concourse of One Ayala, Makati City. 

 

 

 

 

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