Fong Minhan

Fong Minhan, co-founder of Lit Books, shares his journey from journalism to running a beloved independent bookstore in Malaysia. He discusses the challenges of starting a business, including cash flow struggles that kept them 'two months away from shuttering.' Minhan reveals how they adapted during the pandemic by shifting to e-commerce and delivering books manually. He also highlights the joy of curating unexpected titles for customers and shares recommendations of impactful reads, blending both fiction and nonfiction for book lovers.