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Bluemoon wrote: "Faye Ann wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "yes, I must admit it was a good book. Worth the read ^_^"can't help but love the book right? i suggest you read next a kilig book after..(to help you move on ..."
The Hunger Games is an awesome choice!! Beware, you'll be addicted.. i love that series!!
Rosesamongthorns wrote: "Lai wrote: Check out Places in Between by Rory Stewart, non-fiction. The writer tried to walk across Afghanistan in 2002 and tells the story of how he survived it. will check that one too. th..."
There's another great memoir, Tears of the Desert by Halima Bashir. This one really had me crying buckets. Halima is the first woman doctor in Darfur. She sought asylum in the UK when she fled from Sudan but it was denied several times so she had to stay on. Won't reveal any more info but this is one GIRL POWER book!:D
When it comes to memoir, my favorite ever is ANGELA'S ASHES by Frank McCourt!
I agree Kuya Doni! That's why I'm hoping that you will deftly lead our memoir book club discussion... ^_^
Yeah, Kuya Doni's right, "Angela's Ashes" is also one of my favorite and my very first novel (I wonder where it is now ^_^). Is Diary of Anne Frank also a memoir? If it is then that would be next for me. Read it when I'm still on High School, great book.
Ariel, Angela's Ashes is a memoir. Diary of Anne Frank might also be categorized as memoir though it is done in an epistolary style.If I remember it quite well the edition I read then includes a map of the house where they had gone hiding...
And both are great books!
Bluemoon wrote: "Faye Ann wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "Faye Ann wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "yes, I must admit it was a good book. Worth the read ^_^"can't help but love the book right? i suggest you read next a kilig..."
That's good for you Bluemoon! Can't wait to read your full review.
Bluemoon wrote: "hehehehe...I'm really not good with reviews. They're usually personal reviews. More emotional than actual dissecting the meaning of the book!"You can just write what you feel about the book in your review. I like reviews like that.
You don't have to confine yourself in the conventional pattern of writing reviews. Write what you feel. You don't have to use big words. You also don't have to write long reviews with several paragraphs. Don't try to make your review too intellectual, just express what you think about the book. Have fun writing it and it will be fun to read. :)
Done reading The Kite Runner last Sunday. The book really wowed me. At times suspenseful and grim in its episode of the Afghan's struggle it still kept me turning pages. It has a well-rounded climax and ending with an uplifting and optimistic tone. I think it's cliche to say that it is a certified
modern-classic. ☺☺☺
And I think I'll be off to my friendly pirated DVD provider to buy myself a copy of the movie adaptation of this book. Hope I'll like the movie, too. ☻☻☻
As if The Kite Runner isn't depressing enough, I'll be reading the ultra-bleak and utterly gloomy The Road next, as soon as I'm done with my review of my previous book.
Bluemoon wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "You don't have to confine yourself in the conventional pattern of writing reviews. Write what you feel. You don't have to use big words. You also don't have to write long re..."Yeah, the same goes for me. I write reviews so there is something to remind me of what I felt after reading the book.
Kuya Doni wrote: "When it comes to memoir, my favorite ever is ANGELA'S ASHES by Frank McCourt!"Kuya Doni, I like it too, it made me cry, it was heartbreaking. I didn't like 'Tis as much as Angelas' Ashes though. How bout you? Have you read 'Tis?
Twistedmoe wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "When it comes to memoir, my favorite ever is ANGELA'S ASHES by Frank McCourt!"Kuya Doni, I like it too, it made me cry, it was heartbreaking. I didn't like 'Tis as much as Ange..."
I tried reading 'Tis right after Angela's Ashes but I got bored. I will read it someday though. I also have his Teacher Man. I also have Malachy McCourt's (his younger brother) A Monk Swimming. That should tell you how much I like Angela's. Ha-ha-ha!
Speaking of Angela's Ashes.. I'm reading it right now.. After the fast-paced Grisham's The Testament, I've decided to have something gentle and inspiring and not to mention heart breaking...@ Jzhun: tnx for this book...
@ kuya Doni.. : I miss you Kuya Doni..
Kuya Doni wrote: "Twistedmoe wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "When it comes to memoir, my favorite ever is ANGELA'S ASHES by Frank McCourt!"Kuya Doni, I like it too, it made me cry, it was heartbreaking. I didn't like '..."
I read Angelas Ashes, Tis and Teacher Man. I must agree Tis was quite boring but since I loved Angelas Ashes and Teacher Man (I read them before Tis), I struggled to finish the second book.
I read Angela and Baby Jesus (also by Frank McCourt) while I browsing at Fully Booked The Fort. I saw an open copy. Natapos ko sa mismong bookstore.
Bluemoon wrote: "Faye Ann wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "Faye Ann wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "yes, I must admit it was a good book. Worth the read ^_^"can't help but love the book right? i suggest you read next a kilig..."
are you referring to the Hunger Games? wait till you read its book#2, CATCHING FIRE. :)
Bluemoon wrote: "YES ^_^I love the book and I want to buy the next next one, but I want to read The Thief first."
I agree with Faye Ann. The Hunger Games series is very very good. Does anybody know when the 3rd book will come out?
Kuya Doni, book three is titled "Mockingjay", and will be released on August 24 this year.
@ doni: parang maganda yang nasa currently reading m0 ah? maganda ba? kakatapos ko lang kasi ng lamb by moore
Kuya Doni wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "YES ^_^I love the book and I want to buy the next next one, but I want to read The Thief first."
I agree with Faye Ann. The Hunger Games series is very very good. Does anybody k..."
very very good??? yet you have given Catching Fire 2 stars rating., Unfair!!! :)
James wrote: "@ doni: parang maganda yang nasa currently reading m0 ah? maganda ba? kakatapos ko lang kasi ng lamb by moore"Hey James, I was contemplating on reading the trilogy of Christopher Moore (Bloodsucking fiend, You Suck, and the latest Bite Me). Was he really that funny? Others said that I should start with A Dirty Job, to be familiar with his style. How's Lamb?
Bluemoon wrote: "woooo...I saw that in the bookstore. let me know if it's any good. I'm not really a vamp fan, but that one looked interesting."Thanks Bluemoon. ^_^
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "YES ^_^I love the book and I want to buy the next next one, but I want to read The Thief first."
I agree with Faye Ann. The Hunger Games series is very very go..."
I was talking about the series. Not Catching Fire itself. Natawa ako sa reaction mo. Peace! Gusto mo baguhin ko ang 2 star? Gawin kong 3 mapasaya ka lang. ha-ha-ha!
i currently reading Osho's Courage and Blindness by Saramago.
Hi Toeknee... I heard Blindness is good. I can't seem to get my hands on a copy though.Creepy cheers!!! ☺☺☺
well booksale is the one to go to if you are on a budget but its available in major bookstores. i also have copy of the dvd. love the movie.
But the thing is, Toeknee, hindi ko mataonan sa Booksale ang Blindness... Nakakainis! Grrr... But what I do know... time will tell when will I have the book. But I do the sequel to that book titled Seeing.
it will reveal itself (the book) in time. just wait. shine!
I read Blindness by Saramago just a couple of weeks back. It is great. But the problem with me is that I saw the movie before the book. It spoiled the fun.
Kuya Doni wrote: "I read Blindness by Saramago just a couple of weeks back. It is great. But the problem with me is that I saw the movie before the book. It spoiled the fun."me too. wtached before reading. i have seeing and still waiting for me to read it. blidness akin to the philippine goverment. so do you think the wife went blind?
Ariel wrote: "James wrote: "@ doni: parang maganda yang nasa currently reading m0 ah? maganda ba? kakatapos ko lang kasi ng lamb by moore"Hey James, I was contemplating on reading the trilogy of Christopher ..."
Yep he's funny. The Lamb? Funny, a bit dark, a bit preachy. 2 pa lang nababasa kong libro nya e. yung Lamb and Stupidest angel
James wrote: "Ariel wrote: "James wrote: "@ doni: parang maganda yang nasa currently reading m0 ah? maganda ba? kakatapos ko lang kasi ng lamb by moore"Hey James, I was contemplating on reading the trilogy of ..."
Ok, cge try ko maghanap ng "Lamb" b4 ko basahin yung series nya. Thanks.
Kuya Doni wrote: "I was talking about the series. Not Catching Fire itself. Natawa ako sa reaction mo. Peace! Gusto mo baguhin ko ang 2 star? Gawin kong 3 mapasaya ka lang. ha-ha-ha!"You did not changed it. It was still 2 stars. Bluff!!
Still, Catching Fire is part of the series that you called as a very very good series., :P
jzhunagev wrote: "As if The Kite Runner isn't depressing enough, I'll be reading the ultra-bleak and utterly gloomy The Road next, as soon as I'm done with my review of my previous book."i love the road. desolate, sad, hopeful, and love are the feelings or emotions that came out when i read the book. the movie is really good as well. if you like the road but wants something with muscle try reading ice by anna kavan. she is stoned a heroine addict. her genre is called slipstream. some of murakami's work is considered slipstream. i guess, that makes the road (i think) part of the slipstream genre.
shine!
Toeknee wrote: "well booksale is the one to go to if you are on a budget but its available in major bookstores. i also have copy of the dvd. love the movie."I'm hoping a copy of Saramago's Blindness would present itself on one of my Booksale hunting trips. I once saw "Seeing" @ Booksale in Alabang but was not able to buy it kasi ang dami ko nang books na bibilhin at that time.
@ Moe: Are you referring to American Gods? I say it's up to the Discussion Leader... he's the Captain of the ship now...AAAAWWWWAAAAAYYYYY!!! ☺☺☺
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "I was talking about the series. Not Catching Fire itself. Natawa ako sa reaction mo. Peace! Gusto mo baguhin ko ang 2 star? Gawin kong 3 mapasaya ka lang. ha-ha-ha!"You did not ..."
Book 1 - four star (I really like it)
Book 2 - two star (It's okay)
After reading Book 1, I had a high expectation on Book 2 but I got disappointed (that explains the rating). However, the plot itself (set by Book 1) is novel and it is definitely a hard to put down book. Even if I got disappointed with Book 2 and I am still looking forward to Book 3. I will definitely be one of those who will queue during its release. I am also lending the books left and right in the office trying to have my reading friends share the excitement I had reading Book 1 and I hope that they will also like Book 2 (like you and others). I am not bluffing, AV. I really like the series. It is possible to like something in its totality but hate some of its parts. Hope I am clear now.
jamaicaska wrote: "I read Angela and Baby Jesus (also by Frank McCourt) while I browsing at Fully Booked The Fort. I saw an open copy. Natapos ko sa mismong bookstore.."Cute ung book na un, although I think it means more to Angela's Ashes fans than others. Too bad it was a little pricey
I broke my Lenten sacrifice and bought books last Saturday when Rockwell opened. But i did the book shopping after my Tridumm recollection and the last day of my holy week retreat.I'm now reading Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach. I love travelogues! Especially those on Europe. Frances Mayes and Peter Mayle are one of the best travel memoir writers but im now adding Alice Steinbach...
Kuya Doni wrote: "Book 1 - four star (I really like it)Book 2 - two star (It's okay)
After reading Book 1, I had a high expectation on Book 2 but I got disappointed (that explains the rating). However, the plot itself (set by Book 1) is novel and it is definitely a hard to put down book. Even if I got disappointed with Book 2 and I am still looking forward to Book 3. I will definitely be one of those who will queue during its release. I am also lending the books left and right in the office trying to have my reading friends share the excitement I had reading Book 1 and I hope that they will also like Book 2 (like you and others). I am not bluffing, AV. I really like the series. It is possible to like something in its totality but hate some of its parts. Hope I am clear now."
The thing is your rated Twilight and Eclipse 2 stars and Breaking Dawn with 3 stars. And Catching Fire is way better than any of those., :)
No "currently reading" for me these days. Can't even finish Gone, Baby, Gone which I started last month. I don't think I'll be able to join the group reads too. Boo to me.Busy, busy, busy... With love and life. Haha. Tsk.
OO nga Lynai. Pansin ko nga. lalo na dun sa department ng "love"...uuuyyy... ang muse me escort na...
Ahihihihi!!!! ☺☺☺
Jzhun: What good is a muse without an escort diba? Haha! Joke lang. I'll try to catch up with the discussions whenever I can. You guys have fun for the great meet-up. And don't forget to post pictures, okay? Post mo na din sa FB, Jzhun. :)I hope I will be missed. Wehehe! Happy reading to all! :)
Kaw din post ka din ng pics niyo...Ahehehehe.... :DD
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Book 1 - four star (I really like it)Book 2 - two star (It's okay)
After reading Book 1, I had a high expectation on Book 2 but I got disappointed (that explains the rating). Ho..."
The Twilight books came first before THG books. I was not really into heavy reading then so I had not many books to compare Catching Fire with.
jzhunagev wrote: "Kaw din post ka din ng pics niyo...Ahehehehe.... :DD"
Napansin ko din Jzhun, Beng isn't as active as she was before. Asan na kaya si Beng?
Oo nga... I'm missing Super Ek-ek!
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