Areca Books

Areca Books Areca Books is a publisher, local distributor and a bookshop. Our bookshop is located at 72 Lebuh Acheh, Penang, Malaysia, and open daily: 10am-6pm.

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We publish and sell books on cultural heritage, social history, visual arts, environment and architecture of Southeast Asia.

05/05/2026

Let’s listen to Himanshu Bhatt, as his words echo beyond the sea.

✨ We will be there with a selection of books from Areca Books📅 1&2 May 2026🛍️ 3–5PMBangunan UAB, G*t Lebuh China, Penang...
30/04/2026

✨ We will be there with a selection of books from Areca Books
📅 1&2 May 2026
🛍️ 3–5PM
Bangunan UAB, G*t Lebuh China, Penang

Beyond the Sea: A Story From Old Penang
A dramatic recital by Himanshu Bhatt

📅 1&2 May 2026
🕓 4–5PM (1 show daily)
Showcase Area, Bangunan UAB

BookLovers GeorgeTownPenang LiteraryEvent

23/04/2026

If flora fascinates you, don't forget to get these two!! 🌸🌻🌿

Heritage Trees of Penang
From Malay Garden to Table

You can get these titles on our website:
https://arecabooks.com/

15/04/2026

Not sure what to read next? Here are some titles worth adding to your list! 🤩

08/04/2026

1867: Penang Secret Society Experience

We are building a brand-new cultural experience that turns the streets of George Town into a self-guided mystery. Grab your explorer passport, hunt for stamps, and uncover the world of Penang’s 19th-century secret societies and more!

Support the campaign!
Be part of bringing this experience to life and claim your exclusive rewards.

👉 Link: https://rewards.mystartr.com/projects/penangsecret1867

JEMAAH ISLAMIYAH, ISIS AND BEYOND From regional networks to global influence —this book explores how extremism in Southe...
03/04/2026

JEMAAH ISLAMIYAH, ISIS AND BEYOND

From regional networks to global influence —
this book explores how extremism in Southeast Asia has evolved over time, from Jemaah Islamiyah to the rise of ISIS.

It looks at how these groups adapt, rebuild, and continue to influence the region in ways we don’t always see in the headlines.

Now available in our bookstore and website!

https://arecabooks.com/product/jemaah-islamiyah-isis-and-beyond/

The Sea Speaks His Name tells a powerful story inspired by real events during the final years of Indonesia’s authoritari...
03/04/2026

The Sea Speaks His Name tells a powerful story inspired by real events during the final years of Indonesia’s authoritarian New Order era. It follows Biru Laut, a young student activist who is kidnapped with his friends and held captive while demanding answers about who stood behind the student movement.

The second half of the book focuses on his sister, Asmara Jati, and the families of missing activists as they search for truth and justice amidst denial, hope, and loss.

This novel brings to life a seldom‑written chapter of Indonesian history that helped shape the end of the dictatorship — blending personal courage and collective memory in a way that’s both moving and unforgettable.

Now available at our bookstore and website!

https://arecabooks.com/product/the-sea-speaks-his-name/

Our bookshop will be closed for Raya📅 21–23 March 2026 (Sat–Mon)We’ll be back and processing all online orders on 24 Mar...
19/03/2026

Our bookshop will be closed for Raya
📅 21–23 March 2026 (Sat–Mon)

We’ll be back and processing all online orders on 24 March (Tues).
Selamat Hari Raya 🌙✨

Edward W. Said's Culture and Imperialism is one of the most important and widely discussed books of the past year. Calli...
12/03/2026

Edward W. Said's Culture and Imperialism is one of the most important and widely discussed books of the past year. Calling for an “adjustment in perspective and understanding” of the Western cultural archive, it points out new directions for cultural criticism in the 1990s.

A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in literature, history, and the politics of culture. 📚

Available in store now! Come!

https://arecabooks.com/product/culture-and-imperialism/

Address

70 Lebuh Acheh (Acheen Street)
George Town
10200

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 06:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 06:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 06:00
Thursday 10:00 - 06:00
Friday 10:00 - 06:00
Saturday 10:00 - 06:00
Sunday 10:00 - 06:00

Telephone

+60165351731

Website

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