On Sunday we visited the recently arrived floating bookstore MV Logos Hope. The entry area is easy, fast and organized. Children under 12 are free. 20 pesos for all others. You are aboard the vessel in no time. Once inside there is a brief movie telling the history of the ship and explaining the procedure for the visit.
The first room has many books ranging in theme. Best sellers, fiction, children's, medical, cooking, health, marriage, devotion, family, parenting, spiritual, travel, reference, hobby, crafts, home improvement and Disney.
Since it is a Christian endeavor it leans heavy toward religious content. There are bibles for every age, in all colors, language and style. It also is geared for children. These is something for all ages from new born to young teens. Learning to read titles are varied.
It is weak for teens and fiction depending on your interests. Hunger Games was not there. One vampire title was on the shelves. Best sellers and fiction are also sparse. We did spot a David Baldacci title.
One thing cannot be emphasized enough. The staff is friendly, cheerful, helpful and interested in you. They're supercharged with smiles.
The music sales area is again geared for the spiritual. Do not bother looking for Jay Z. There is a lot of instrumental with mood music such as 'Sounds of Rainfall' or 'Waves Crashing on the Beach.' The bands have names like Disciples, Savior, Healer or Invincible. Michael Smith is also prevalent. We did discover a Southern Rock anthology with Johnny Winter, Outlaws and Almond Brothers songs on the CD.
Near the check-out area are inexpensive impulse items. Ships pens are just P25. An interesting collection of greeting type cards are available. After the check-out is a snack area followed by an optional excursion deeper into the vessel. This includes a large room with a sound stage and a kind of entertaining play/mime/dance/light show going on.
The whole trip took an hour and ten minutes and was a terrific way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the kids.
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