dbBOOKS warehouse sale brings English-language readers together

Every six months, a vast basement warehouse in Seoul's Seongsu-dong transforms into a haven for English-language book lovers. The warehouse, operated by distributor dbBOOKS, offers discounted English books and invites patrons to browse, buy, swap, and socialize. Known as the Welcome to Our Warehouse (WOW) Family Sale, it returns this weekend and next with a familiar lineup of deals and community activities.

This year, the program features a talk by award-winning author You-jeong Jeong. Her novel, Bonobo, has recently been published in English translation, making it accessible to a wider audience. The event also includes a book swap, providing an opportunity for visitors to exchange books and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

For dbBOOKS, the warehouse sale is more than just a means to clear out inventory. The company functions as a wholesaler, importer, distributor, and retailer, supplying books to major Korean online and physical stores. Its extensive catalog includes popular fiction, children's books, encyclopedias, and nonfiction titles. With a team of around 35 employees, dbBOOKS continues to expand its reach in the English-language book market.