The Nutgraf Books

04/12/2023

It sure feels like winter is coming. ❄️⛄

Cosy up to a warm cup of coffee (or a beverage of your choice) and pair it with one of our chart-topping books – now going at 20% off store-wide.

Use the code “XMAS20” to get 20% off all titles! https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/

01/12/2023

Three weeks, three times a winner on Neo Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store's weekly bestsellers chart! Thanks everyone for your support!

Peh Shing Huei World Scientific Publishing Co. Millennium Hotels and Resorts

30/11/2023

From terrorist attacks to political uncertainty, Kwek Leng Beng may have weathered his share of vicissitudes as a hotel magnate. But the property tycoon is certainly one who has emerged victorious almost every time.

“There are very few people who have weathered the significant ups and downs of the hotel business better than him,” as aptly summed in the words of Sir David Michels, former Chief Executive of the Hilton Group.

What was his business acumen behind his success? Read more in 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮.

Hurry, seal the deal with 20% off right now. Use code "KLB20" at checkout. Promo ends today. https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

24/11/2023

Freshly released on MeListen: Fools rush in? How did eight civil servants beat the odds to build the Singapore we know today?

Starring authors Peh Shing Huei and Aaron Low, catch the replay of this episode of CNA938's Page Turners with Melanie Oliveiro.

https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Page-Turners-488631/Fools-rush-in--How-eight-civil-servants-beat-the-odds-to-build-the-Singapore-we-know-today-2242111

21/11/2023

Sense and Nonsense by Tan Bah Bah

18/11/2023

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 debuts at the #1 spot on this week's The Straits Times bestsellers list!

Get your book today from Books Kinokuniya, Popular Bookstore Singapore, and all other good bookstores this weekend. You can also have it delivered right to your doorstep by ordering directly from us. https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

World Scientific Publishing Co.

17/11/2023

Kwek Leng Beng marked the launch of 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 with a generous donation of S$24m to Singapore Institute of Technology.

“Few knew that when he gave a nod for the book, Mr Kwek had one self-imposed condition: He wanted to mark the project’s completion with a meaningful donation to society."

Pick up a copy at Books Kinokuniya, Popular Bookstore Singapore, and other good bookstores. You can also purchase a copy from us at https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/ .

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tycoon-kwek-leng-beng-donates-24m-to-sit-funds-to-help-nurture-talent-in-hospitality-sector

The $24 million contribution was made in conjunction with the release of his biography. Read more at straitstimes.com.

15/11/2023

Why not share some love for our book at the Popular Bookstore Singapore Reader's Choice Awards! Vote now! https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/

Calling all bookworms in Singapore ... We're thrilled to share some fantastic news! 📚 Our book, "The Price Of Being Fair," has made it to the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 Top 10 shortlist!

Launched this July, this book is the remarkable chronicle of our journey over the last 5 decades, where we transformed FairPrice into a household name. Our tales of triumph and tribulation are testament to our incredible staff who have truly touched hearts of all across Singapore. That's not all - this book has also been on the bestseller list for 13 weeks and was also at pole position for 5 wks in August and September! 😍

So here's the twist: Your support could score you a year's worth of Popular membership and $25 in vouchers! 💰
Cast your vote now before November 19th: https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/

14/11/2023

Naturally, the pair did not hit it off: Kwek Leng Beng is a man of few words, while Donald J. Trump talks a lot. But Kwek knew just how to pacify this loquacious businessman.

Read more in 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

10/11/2023

ICYMI: On stage moments from the Official Launch of 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮.

A copy of the book is waiting to be picked up at all good bookstores and on Nutgraf Books https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/.

08/11/2023

He may be notoriously impatient, but Kwek Leng Beng is undeniably one of Singapore's most successful businessmen. Read all about the Executive Chairman of Hong Leong Group and City Developments in his newly released biography.

Hurry, get 20% off when you use [KLB20] at the checkout page. https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

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03/11/2023

Donald J. Trump – outsmarted? Read about how Kwek Leng Beng managed to get the upper hand when negotiating a deal to acquire The Plaza Hotel in New York with joint venture partner Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia.

Pre-order your copy of 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 with us to enjoy a special 20 per cent discount by using the code [KLB20] at the checkout page.
https://books.nutgraf.com.sg

01/11/2023

How did Kwek Leng Beng bridge the Arab-Israeli divide?

Pre-order your copy of 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙠 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 with us to enjoy a special 20 per cent discount by using the code [KLB20] at the checkout page.

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg

25/10/2023

As one of Singapore’s most successful businessman, Kwek Leng Beng has not given to publicity nor flashy living. Instead, he is a worrier, with his lifework consisting of building on what he inherited from his father and turning City Developments Limited into a remarkable international enterprise, shares former Foreign Minister George Yeo.

“Kwek Leng Beng's story is worth reading...”

Curious to find out more about the enigmatic man who has steadfastly remained reticent and at times mysterious? Pre-order your copy of his autobiography with us now to enjoy a 20% discount.

Use the code [𝗞𝗟𝗕𝟮𝟬] at the checkout page. Offer valid for a limited time only.

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

Peh Shing Huei

23/10/2023

Another month, another title, another masterpiece by our Founding Partner Peh Shing Huei. Following his back-to-back bestselling titles 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 and 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 as editor, he returns as the author of a new biography.

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 tells the remarkable story of Asian business legend 𝗞𝘄𝗲𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴 - the Executive Chairman of blue chip City Developments Limited. Why did The New York Times once put him on its front page? What hard truths did he endure to find success? How did he end up owning the best hotels in the world - The Plaza in New York, the Mayfair in London and the Grand Hyatt in Taipei?

For a limited time only, place your pre-orders for the book with us and enjoy a 20% discount. Use the code [𝗞𝗟𝗕𝟮𝟬].

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story/

Another bestseller? We hope so!

Hong Leong Group Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore Millennium Hotels and Resorts M Social Singapore The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Orchard Hotel Singapore Studio M Hotel World Scientific Publishing Co.

20/10/2023

How does an enterprise continue to do good in the face of global adversities and national challenges? Read our authentic account of NTUC FairPrice's social mission in 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. Hang tight as this will be one gripping narrative that only the folks The Nutgraf Books can pull off - in the words of Willie Cheng, author of books 𝘋𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘋𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 and 𝘋𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵.

Grab your copy at 20% off at Popular Bookstores or directly for us online at https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/

18/10/2023

Everyone else during CNY: “Happy New Year!”
Cheers staff during CNY: “Abalone, sir? It’s on promo.”

is now available at FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Online and all good bookstores. Grab a copy now!

16/10/2023

Curious to find out what goes behind the curtain in Singapore's largest supermarket co-op? 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 chronicles the little-known twists and turns in its 50-year history, says DBS Bank's Group CEO, Piyush Gupta.

Grab your copy at 20% off at Popular Bookstores or directly for us online at https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/

13/10/2023

Enjoyed reading 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧? Why not consider voting for the book and stand a chance to win $25 worth of Popular Bookstore vouchers, complete with a 1-year membership to boot!

Vote here today! 👉 https://www.popular.com.sg/readerschoiceawards/

11/10/2023

Looking for an inspiring and riveting read? It has to be 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, according to CapitaLand Investment’s Group CEO, Lee Chee Koon.

Grab your copy at 20% off at Popular Bookstores or directly for us online at https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/

09/10/2023

National treasures are often emblematic of a nation's identity or cultural heritage. For veteran diplomat Professor Tommy Koh, NTUC FairPrice is deemed worthy as one of Singapore’s most prized possessions.

Get your copy at 20% off at Popular Bookstores or directly for us online at https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/ to uncover the treasures within.

15/09/2023

Exactly a century ago, a special someone was born. In his lifetime, he would accomplish something nobody thought was possible – transforming Singapore into the first-world nation it is today.

But as we reminisce about the life of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on what would have been his 100th birthday, we cannot afford to forget those who stood behind him in his vision. Our book The Last Fools spotlights eight civil servants who laid the foundations for modern Singapore, from aviation to healthcare.

To celebrate these individuals, we are dropping a special promo on The Nutgraf books. Get a copy of the book at 20% off when you use the code “LKY100”: https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/. It may not be a birthday cake, but it sure is a gift for the soul 🥳

05/09/2023

Three in a row? Now that’s a winning streak!

Grab Singapore's #1 non-fiction bestseller at all major bookstores and online at Nutgraf Books - while it's hot!:
https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

02/09/2023

When the couldn’t cross the Causeway last year, how did we manage to keep the shelves stocked in Singapore?

The Price of Being Fair is available at FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Online and all good bookstores. Grab your copy of The Straits Times’ bestseller now!

30/08/2023

Is NTUC FairPrice competing with e-commerce rivals RedMart and Amazon on the digital front? Is Sheng Siong really cheaper than FairPrice? What is the secret behind the success of Singapore’s F&B giant and supermarket chain?

Find out from Vipul Chawla, Group Chief Executive Officer of FairPrice Group (FPG), if retail really is the most exciting industry to be in at the moment. Get a global CEO’s perspective on whether digital transformation is really necessary. He will also share about our new book, The Price of Being Fair, which offers a peek into the tension of balancing profit with purpose.

https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/biz-events/event/abs-the-price-of-being-fair/

NUS Business School, National University of Singapore NTUC FairPrice The Nutgraf Books

24/08/2023

Who is the man who would rather drop dead than have FairPrice listed as a company? It is an eternal question facing the supermarket – will it ever go public? Our book reveals the people who are in favour and those who are not! 📈📉

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

22/08/2023

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 is Singapore's #1 non-fiction bestseller!

Just like grocery chain NTUC FairPrice, we've faced some fierce competition for the past few weeks. Finally, we've bagged the top spot on the charts!

Grab the book at all major bookstores and online at Nutgraf Books - while stocks last!:
https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

19/08/2023

In the battle for the online grocery space, what does FairPrice have, that fierce rivals RedMart and Amazon do not? Here’s a hint: they can be found islandwide. Get the answer in our book!

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

17/08/2023

With hundreds of supermarkets island-wide, how does FairPrice ensure that their shelves are always readily stocked with the most essential items for customers? The secret lies in the far west of Singapore. Find out what it is in our book! 🛒

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

14/08/2023

Did you know that at the height of the pandemic, some FairPrice staff had no time for toilet breaks? Uncover the war stories of the supermarket’s frontline staff as they battled COVID-19, in our book. 🚻

https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

12/08/2023

They were closed, yet products still flew off their shelves. What were these special stores that FairPrice set up during the pandemic? 🦠 We’ll give you a clue: it has something to do with ordering. The answer is revealed in our book! 📖

Get it here today: https://books.nutgraf.com.sg/product/price-of-being-fair/

10/08/2023

While touring our first store on the day of its launch, a well-known VIP put a bottle of brandy in his pocket… without paying. But he did it to prove a point, and followed it up with a scolding, too.

is now available at FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Online and all good bookstores. Grab a copy now!