George Yang, Author at Goody Feed

Books actually still might not be gone in the near future, but BooksActually might be gone. Since November 2022, after a massive book sale, the company has gone quiet on all their social media platforms and hasn’t responded to media enquiries. Books were seen outside its physical store, and a sign back then said that it was closed for “reinstatement work”. But then, 2023 came, and this happened: Image: Google Yes, the red “Permanently closed” by Google has confirmed its closure. BooksActually Appears to Have Closed Down Quietly & Ghosted Everyone Lest you didn’t know, while people can suggest the opening hours and business information on Google, only the business owner (who manages the account) can change them. Usually, Google would verify that you’re the business owner by sending you a physical code to your business address, so you can bet it’s likely to be real. Also, Google would review any changes, so people cannot anyhowly change. Now, if you’re someone who doesn’t believe Google, then this should convince you: Image: Google Review People who visited the business saw that the place is for rent. And the place is, indeed, listed for rent at $12,000 a month: Image: Propertyguru Only time will tell if the BooksActually is actually gone, or it’s actually being transferred to a new owner to a new location. The Writing is on the Wall You won't be surprised if you've followed us on Telegram or Instagram, because our annoying blue cat has spoken about this before: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Goody Feed (@goody.feed) Late last year, contractors speaking to The Straits Times said that the so-called "reinstatement work" had been in progress for three weeks. This included clearing out inventory in the store, leading to books being stacked with other trash like furniture near the shop. The contractors also revealed that BooksActually's staff had postponed meetings with them several times. On the online front, BooksActually's website has been down since November, right after their huge sales offering 35 to 44% off all purchases. Their social media has also been inactive since 17 November. Prior to that, their social media platforms have been extremely active, with posts almost every few hours—kind of like Ho Ching's Facebook account. Some may think that this means the store is finally dealing with the transfer of ownership that was promised by its owner, Kenny Leck, but it doesn't seem to be the case. Its business profile still shows that Leck is the director of the company, and still holds half the shares of the company—which is similar to what it was in 2021 when he made the promise to transfer the ownership to his employees. So, what promise? A Recap of the BooksActually Saga Back in October 2021, Leck was embroiled in a huge scandal that tainted his name in the Singaporean literature community. He was accused of only hiring girls to work at his bookstore and harassing them. He was also accused of making his employees work long hours without breaks, and not paying his employees on time. His ex-wife Renee Ting also spoke out, saying that when they were dating and married, she worked and lived in the store, had no days off, and received no pay. Of course, Leck denied all allegations. In an attempt to save his image, he said that he would transfer ownership of BooksActually to his five employees. The Facebook post of him announcing that he would transfer the ownership of BookActually has either been deleted or set to private. This saga is also one of the top sagas in 2021 based on our data. You can watch this video to know more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vPPZGp-DhWgE Read Also: Guide to When to Stop & Start Work for CNY 2023 Depending On Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Tai Sui 2023 Guide: Chinese Zodiac Signs That Need to Bai Tai Sui (拜太岁) Guide to When You Should Deposit Money During Li Chun 2023 Based On Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Ultimate Concise Guide to The Fortune of All Chinese Zodiac Signs in the Year of the Rabbit (2023) The Best Day To Buy CNY Goodies is Actually 21 Jan 2023. Here’s Why What You Must (& Must Not) Do From 初一 to 初十五 in 2023 Based on Traditions for a Good Rabbit Year Ultimate Guide to the Opening Hours of All Supermarket Chains During CNY 2023 Period Featured Image: Google & Propertyguru