Evil Water by Inger Wolf
Inger WolfFrom Danish crime writer Inger Wolf comes a new crime series that is well-poised to compete side-by-side with the some of the best English crime novels in the international scene! Evil Water...
View ArticleEspresso Tales (44 Scotland Street Series #2)
The second installment to Alexander McCall Smith's series 44 Scotland Street,Espresso Tales, was so deliciously satisfying! Mr. McCall Smith says in the introduction that this installment ties up many...
View ArticleQ&A with Mayet Ligad Yuhico, Filipino author of novel Fourteen Days
I met Mayet Ligad Yuhico at the 2011 Manila International Literary Festival. It was then when I learned about her novel Fourteen Days. I'm not particularly a fan of romance novels so I didn't give much...
View ArticleLincoln Rhyme Series by Jeffery Deaver
Image taken by Wanda. My Lincoln Rhyme Series Collection!After three long years, I finally got my hands on the latest installment in the Lincoln Rhyme Series, The Kill Room, and reading it was like...
View Article10 Tips to Make the Most out of the 34th Manila International Book Fair...
If you're a book lover like me I know you have a tendency to splurge on books! But you also can't resist going to the book fair this year, so here are a few tips on how you can maximize and economize...
View ArticleRead Philippines Book Club Meet up at the 34th Manila International Book Fair
Rainy sunday afternoon at the 34th Manila International Book FairIt was a rainy Sunday afternoon when my stunning reading buddies and I went for some fantastic book shopping at the 34th Manila...
View ArticleMost Popular Books of All Time
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View Article2013 in Review: My Reading Stats
2013 is the year of Philippine Literature in my reading life. According to the stats in my book catalog, I read a total of 35 books in 2013, out of which a significant percentage were Philippine...
View ArticleThe book Mitch Albom signs on TV was mine!
Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my favorite books, so when I heard Mitch Albom was coming to Manila I didn't pass up the opportunity to have him sign my book. Watch the book that Mitch signs at 29...
View ArticleLaunch of the 5th Philippine International Literary Festival and Book...
From left to right: Graciela Cayton, NBDB Exec Dir; Paolo Chikiamco, Filipino Readercon; Alvin Buenaventura, PHILCOLS Exec Dir, Neni Sta. Romana Cruz, NBDB Chairperson; Nida Ramirez, Visprint; Patrick...
View Article6 Reasons to Attend the 5th Philippine International Literary Festival and...
If you love to read but don't always come to literary festivals such as this one, these 6 reasons will make you change your mind and break from your shell! 1. Enjoy great discounts on books!...
View ArticleA Reader's Reaction to the State of the Book Industry (delivered at the 5th...
I have been asked for a copy of my reaction to the State of the Book Industry address delivered by Chair Neni Sta Romana Cruz of the National Book Development Board at the 5th Philippine International...
View Article2014: My Reading Year in Review
My 2014 Tapestry2014 is the year of Young Adult fiction in my reading life. I read significantly less books this year, only 22 titles vs my averge of 35 in the last few years (2012 and 2013), largely...
View ArticleFifty Shades of Grey Loaded Charm Bracelet
Being the book lover that I am, I was so thrilled to discover this Fifty Shades of Grey-inspired bracelet! It's in fact based on the actual bracelet that Christian gave to Ana. Here's the actual...
View ArticleFifty Shades of Grey Pendant Necklace
I was so happy to find this Fifty Shades Necklace! It has the cover of all the 3 books: the necktie, mask and handcuffs. No real fan of the Fifty Shades series should be without it! Fifty Shades...
View ArticleMockingjay 2-in1 Vintage Pocket Watch and Pendant
You come across Hunger Games merchandise all the time. But every once in a while you discover a special one that makes your jaw drop. You can imagine my awe when I saw this 2-in-1 Mockingay...
View ArticleStraight to the point with the Fingerprint Bookmark
As a book lover, I love to use bookmarks but I hate it when I still have to search for the place in the page where I last left off. So I was so happy to discover the Fingerprint Bookmark. It points...
View ArticleMy Mockingjay Pin
I've always wanted one so I finally got myself my own Hunger Games Mockingjay Pin prop replica! It's really pretty with an antique bronze finish and came in a plastic with a card. The back has a push...
View ArticleCoffee with my Wooden Bookstand
I've been scouting around town for the perfect wooden bookstand at a reasonable price. I've been to several book stores and office supplies stores but only found either flimsy ones (like the one I saw...
View ArticleSonane: The Ultimate Book Stand
Of all the reading accessories I've reviewed this one from Korea is by far the most ingenious. If you're the type who uses a book stand, you want one that can hold big thick books. But the problem...
View ArticleAmazing Zipper Bookmark - cool illusion!
I've seen many fancy bookmarks but nothing as CUTE as this! The illusion effect of this ZIPPER bookmark from Booktique is amazing!The way it works is that it actually has a bookmark underneath that...
View ArticleThe Little Prince Le Petit Prince Wizard of Oz Pen Stand Holder
Calling all fans of The Little Prince! Get ready to be amazed with this pretty pen holder and organizer! That's what I thought when I first saw this beautiful Little Prince Pen Stand from Booktique!...
View ArticleRetro Vinyl Record Bookends: Recycling with Style
If you have a flair for the vintage and the retro, these cool Vinyl Retro Bookends from Booktique are for you! They're vinyl records bent at the bottom to turn them into bookends! Talk about recycling...
View ArticleI Love Books Pendant and Drop Earrings
I love books and I'm proud of it! So I say it stylishly with these pretty drop earrings from Booktique! They're delicate and not too loud, just right for making a statement about my bookish passion!...
View ArticleFrom Plastic to Chic: Fabric Bookovers
With the new school year coming just around the corner, you're probably busy buying your books and notebooks already. But before you put those plastic covers on them, consider this stylish, not to...
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