READ30 Nodes
Celebrate READ30 with us and spot 8 vibrant pop-ups from National Library Building to Orchard Road from 5 - 20 July 2025 — each packed with creative vibes, inspiring picks from 30 personalities, and eye-catching installations.
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Monday to Sunday, 10am - 10pm
READ30 and Bynd Artisan celebrate the physical and intellectual craftsmanship that is behind great writing for the collective nourishment of our communities. Encounter titles full of heart recommended by Singaporean thinkers, dreamers and doers that have impacted them and their craft, to hopefully connect you to your own.
Visit Bynd Artisan for our exclusive READ30 feature and find out what Pooja Nansi (award-winning poet and performer), Gemma Rose Foo (Paralympic equestrienne) and Tan Kheng Hua (actor and producer) recommend to read!
Monday to Sunday, 10am - 10pm
READ30 celebrates inspiration in all its incarnations. Reading feeds both outward exploration and inward examination, a constant nurturer of what sparks daring and imaginative endeavours. Gain insight into the different perspectives of authors, actresses, and hosts through their personal book recommendations, alongside curated titles from other READ30 personalities. Your next read might just be the catalyst that moves you forward.
Visit ION Orchard, B4 for our exclusive READ30 feature and find out what Meihan Boey (author of the Miss Cassidy series), Sharon Au (former actor and host) and Saravanan Ayyavoo (entertainer-aviator) have to say about their recommended reads!
Monday to Sunday, 10am - 10pm
READ30 celebrates the power of food and creativity to inspire across disciplines and enrich our lives. Whether it’s a recipe that feeds the soul or a story that sparks new ideas, reading nourishes both the body and the imagination in myriad ways. This curated collection brings together cookbooks, culinary memoirs, novels, and cultural reflections alongside creative favourites from chefs, writers, playwrights, athletes, and other READ30 personalities.
Visit this pop-up to see the exclusive READ30 feature and discover what Michael Chiang (publisher, playwright, media creative), Azhagunila (writer, two-time recipient of Singapore Literature Prize), Kok Heng Leun (theatre practitioner), Shahdan Sulaiman (footballer), Khir Johari (researcher), Norlin Samat (author), Annil Ravin (chef and business owner), and Violet Oon (chef, restauranteur) think about their curated reads!
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours (outdoors)
READ30 and Shaw House celebrate entertainment in all its forms and its enduring influence on the hearts and minds of generations. Get to know the stories that have inspired personalities from film directors to entrepreneurs to writers, alongside curated titles from other READ30 personalities. Escape into new worlds that span film, fashion and fiction. Your next showstopping story awaits!
Visit Shaw House and explore the exclusive READ30 feature on Daryl Qilin Yam (writer, editor), Anthony Chen (award-winning film director, screenwriter and film producer), Haryani Othman (writer, comedian) and their recommended reads.
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours (outdoors)
READ30 and SOTA celebrate the arts, its makers and their creative journeys. Explore recommendations from our local artists that paint a picture of what inspires and emboldens them to innovate, ranging from introspective reads that feed the soul, to books that encourage the spirit of experimentation.
Head down to SOTA and check out the exclusive READ30 feature on Myle Yan Tay (playwright and author), Lim Shi-An (actor and graphic designer), Shabir Sulthan (award-winning composer, singer-songwriter, actor) and their curated reads.
Monday to Sunday, 10.30am - 10.30pm
READ30 and The Cathay celebrate Singapore Heritage through the lens of personalities who shape our evolving cultural narrative—on stage, on the page and on screen. With recommended reads spanning broader cultural stories to intimate personal narratives, discover fresh perspectives on the people and tales that have enraptured our local storytellers.
Rachel Heng (author), Rebekah Dorai (actor, singer), Xiaohan (lyricist, columnist and author), Ebi Shankara (teacher, performance artist) and their curated reads are showcased at this exclusive READ30 pop-up. Visit The Cathay to find out more.
Monday to Sunday, 10am - 9.30pm
READ30 and The Paper Bunny celebrate wellness through thoughtfully curated reads at the TPB Everyday Store. The Paper Bunny creates pieces that combine function and aesthetics for intentional everyday living and thoughtful gifting. Explore inspiring titles and lifestyle pieces that nurture a mindful, balanced life.
Find out more about Cyril Wong (writer and poet), Nurul Suhaila (national silat athlete), Chloe Chua (award-winning violinist) and their recommended reads at the exclusive READ30 showcase at The Paper Bunny.
Monday to Friday, 11.30am - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 10pm
READ30 and TRIFECTA celebrate sports and travel! Be transported to new places, and delight in unique cultures through the power of prose. Go on journeys ranging from the hyperlocal to the global as you traverse through the worlds of these featured titles that have inspired these authors, athletes, actors, and other READ30 personalities.
Visit TRIFECTA for the exclusive READ30 showcase and find out what Gwee Li Sui (poet, artist, critic, translator), Beatrice Chia-Richmond (actor, theatre/TV director), Paul Lim (national jiu-jitsu athlete) and Noah Lim (national jiu-jitsu athlete) have to say about their recommended reads.
Updated 26 Jun 2025