MV Logos Hope - The World's Largest Floating Bookstore is back here in Manila!

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Calling all book lovers! MV Logos Hope, the worlds largest floating bookstore is back here in Manila! I'm fond of reading at night before going to sleep. At times, I look for books on sale cause I love it when I find a good read for a couple of bucks!

So when I heard the news that this Floating library docks in Manila port, I get excited, and I feel the need to spread the word. Cause I believe it is really worth a visit. I mean, I'm not a bookworm, but the moment I heard about this floating bookstore, two years ago, I've been really wanting to see it!   I wonder how it feels like to be inside that huge floating library with different kinds of books to choose from. Yes, I really wanted to see it with my own eyes.

MV Logos Hope

MV Logos is said to come here every year, and sad cause I always missed their Manila visit. But this time, I'll make sure that I'm gonna be here this March. Who's with me? ^_^ I wanna take advantage of the big sale, which runs until March 13 only.

The biggest floating library ship was constructed in 1973, MV Logos Hope (first named Gustav Vasa) was originally built as a passenger car ferry sailing the North Atlantic routes. It is owned by Christian charity organization GBA Ships, and I was really surprised when I found out that it is run by a volunteer crew. Yes, you heard it right. The crew and staff are all non-salaried volunteers – including many serving in their professional capacity, such as seafarers, engineers, electricians, nurses, teachers and cook. Amazing, isn't it?!

The ship has a library onboard with over 5,000 titles, covering a wide range of topics. They're been sailing from port to port since 2009 in its mission of “bringing knowledge, help and hope to the people of the world. And they come here every year to provide Filipino students an opportunity to buy quality books at cheaper prices.

See the world’s largest floating book fair and buy quality books at affordable prices.

(Inside of the MV Logos Hope floating bookstore.)

Entrance Fee:
- Adults: Php20 Only.
- Children 12 years and below: FREE

Schedule:
MV Logos Hope is open everyday except Monday, until March 13, 2012 only in Manila.
- Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: 
- Pier 15 in the Port Area, Manila.


*Photos courtesy of Philippine Inquirer & ABS-CBN News.