Paghilom Book is live on Shopee! As of this writing, I have signed and written personal dedication on 103 books. 103 orders is definitely unexpected. When I planned about this self-publishing thing, I only estimated about 50 orders. But, I've received more than 100 orders here! Unexpected. Photo taken by @anjnttms on Instagram. What are … Continue reading My thoughts after self-publishing my book
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Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa
I am not into graphics novel or comics but I had fun reading Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa. This graphic novel won the 2018 Madrigal-Gonzales Best First Book Award and 2018 National Book Award for Best Graphic Literature and Best Book Design! (Well-deserved, Ms. author!) There are three reasons why … Continue reading Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa
Paghilom Book by Kim Derla
From Paano Mag-move on, to After Breakup, and now, Paghilom, Kim Derla is back with another heartwarming book that will surely win your heart. I have written this collection of poems and essays for a year. It has been in my drafts folder since 2020 of March. But, it is only in June 2021 that … Continue reading Paghilom Book by Kim Derla
Being Comfortable Without Effort Book Review
If you are looking for a book that would remind you to honor your process, then this book, Being Comfortable Without Effort, is just right for you. Soo-hyun Kim is the author of I Decided to Live as Me and this book. It has the power the comfort you with the author's daily experience about … Continue reading Being Comfortable Without Effort Book Review
You are a Badass Book Review
You are a Badass Book was published in 2013, yet it's been only this year that I get to read this book. It is indeed a book filled words affirmation, drive, and encouragement. I have read You are a Badass slowly, like literally immersing myself to every word from this book. As a reader, I … Continue reading You are a Badass Book Review
Anna and the French Kiss Book Review
Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins The thickness of the book somehow scared me because I’m not fond of reading novels with many chapters. But, Stephanie Perkins, the author of the book, succeeded in making me realize that her thick book was worth-reading. The feels after reading the book were all unusual for … Continue reading Anna and the French Kiss Book Review
If I Stay & Where She Went Book Review
Gayle Forman’s novels If I Stay and Where She Went described the two sides occurred in a love story—that not all hero and heroines can easily had their happy ending. These novels comprised of two remarkable characters who were able to prove that love wasn’t just a word but it’s an everlasting faith between two … Continue reading If I Stay & Where She Went Book Review
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight Book Review
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight First, I thought that this book was about Mathematics, and Statistics. But then, after reading its Prologue and its First Chapter, I was definitely hooked. This book was about the girl named Hadley who wass about to attend the wedding of his father with his new … Continue reading The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight Book Review
Sir, You’re Hot Plot
Kilala bilang matapang, maangas, at palabang estudyante si Rebecca Marie Canlas. Lahat na yata ng teacher sa school nila ay nakaaway niya dahil sa kanyang ugali. Subalit sa lahat ng mga ito, isa lang ang namumukod tangi -- si Railey Medrana. Si Sir Railey lang ang teacher na nakakapagpakilig sa buong college nila nang walang … Continue reading Sir, You’re Hot Plot