In the midst of all the holiday craze and before I sit down and hole up to think about (the dreaded) year end wrap-ups, I want to take a moment to tell you about the most recent local publications I have supported. This will consist of a mix of read, currently reading, and pre-ordered titles. … Continue reading Local Publications to Support Before the Year Ends (PH)
Category: Filipino
Ella Arcangel: “Basbas ng Apoy” Pre-orders + Donation Drive for #RescuePH
"May anino ang Barangay Masikap, isang lihim na lugar na pugad ng mga nilalang na naitaboy ng pagdating ng mga tao. Santuwaryo ito para sa marami ngunit kulungan para sa iilan. Para makawala, kailangan nilang harapin si Ella, ang tagapagbantay sa pagitan ng dalawang mundo." It has been a disheartening couple of weeks due to … Continue reading Ella Arcangel: “Basbas ng Apoy” Pre-orders + Donation Drive for #RescuePH
October Wrap-up + Journal Spread
"I used to think life was like a book: you turn the first page, and there's the next, and as you go on turning page after page, eventually you reach the last one. But life is nothing like a story in a book. There may be words, and the pages may be numbered, but there … Continue reading October Wrap-up + Journal Spread
Pages of Horror: Filipino Books Edition
As promised on my previous post, here are my personal picks for horror reads this Halloween season ✨ Filipino edition ✨ While I was perusing our shelves looking for local books of the horror genre, I honestly felt a bit sad because I was hoping there would be a lot more than I remembered. I'll … Continue reading Pages of Horror: Filipino Books Edition
Pages Feature: “Dark Hours” by Conchitina Cruz
"What is a shadow? It is the self without a face or a name, all outline and no feature, the self on the verge of being erased. It is the incidental child of matter and light. Look how it spreads itself on the ground, weary but weightless, unable to leave a trace." “At this … Continue reading Pages Feature: “Dark Hours” by Conchitina Cruz