{"id":8332,"date":"2018-07-02T15:07:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T07:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2018-07-02T15:49:46","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T07:49:46","slug":"recommended-reads-for-any-expat-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/everyday-living\/recommended-reads-for-any-expat-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended reads for any expat in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Recommended reads for any expat in Singapore” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1530516371783{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1530517784525{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]One\u2019s never too busy to make time for a quick read before bedtime or during the commute to work. Whether you\u2019re an avid reader or not, make room on your to-read list for these recommended books and immerse yourself in the experience of living in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diary of an Expat in Singapore by Jennifer Gargiulo<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/b>Source: The Finder Singapore<\/em><\/p>\n

The struggle of a mum is real. The struggle of an expat mom takes it to a whole different level. If you\u2019re wondering whether you\u2019re alone in this ride, rest assured that you\u2019re likely sharing the same experiences with Jennifer (and probably many others) as she pens down her quirky observations of the everyday life in Singapore, dealing with humidity, stereotypes and local customs.<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Complete Notes from Singapore: The Omnibus Edition by Neil Humphrey<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/b>Source: GoGuru<\/em><\/p>\n

Neil Humphrey is a British expatriate who lived in Singapore for a decade and published three best-selling books detailing his life and thoughts of living in Singapore. This Omnibus Edition is a collation of all three books. Expect to find witty anecdotes offering a refreshing twist to anything we find mundane. This is our highly recommended read for anyone preparing for their move or have already settled into their serviced apartments<\/a> in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Strangely Singaporean Book: Strangely Singaporean and Proud of it.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Source: Pinterest<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The go-to book if you\u2019re hoping to master the art of Singlish. Learn words like \u201cBo jio\u201d, \u201cSabo king\u201d and \u201cHao lian\u201d and understand the story and meaning behind each phrase. With only a tiny paragraph (or two) on each page, it\u2019s the perfect book for a leisure flip-through.<\/span><\/p>\n

Little Ironies: Stories of Singapore by Catherine Lim<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Source: Goodreads<\/em><\/p>\n

Looking for a fictional read with a local touch? \u00a0Written by one of the\u00a0<\/span>best-selling local contemporary authors, this book comprises 17 short stories portraying everyday characters navigating through life amidst the ironies and customs in Singapore.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=”true” sidebar_id=”blog-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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