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Ace wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "That is soooooo mean Kuya Doni!!! If you read between the lines, you also said that those of us who love reading YA are "mababaw ang kaligayahan". Mean mean ..."Ako rin! Gusto ko yong mga patayan! Patayan sa sarap! har har har. Malapit na ang Eros in August!
Kuya Doni wrote: "Ace wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "That is soooooo mean Kuya Doni!!! If you read between the lines, you also said that those of us who love reading YA are "mababaw ang kaligayahan"..."tsk tsk tsk! kuya doni talaga! wala pa akong kamalay-malay sa ganyan hehehe
I had a great time reading Night Shift by Stephen King! Anyone interested in his works or horror in general, this is a good place to start, guys.Lord of the Flies will be the next one for me this is one of the books that heavily influenced King. And I've been meaning to read this novel for the longest... Matagal na siyang nakatambak. I'm surprised that I'm getting in the story right now and so engrossed. A far cry when I gave up on reading it a year ago.
Hey guys, the polls are up for the May 2010 book read. Let's all vote and participate. ^_^
Thanks Kuya Doni. Even though I think you are just making bawi for calling us "medyo mababaw ang kaligayahan.". hehehe. just kiddin'.
If we are going to vote for the Most Influential Reviewer sa Filipino group, ikaw ang iboboto ko.@Aaron; I agree w/ Kuya Doni, you should charge the authors when you push their books. (or you already did, how much? Share ka naman jan) hahahaha
@Kuya Doni: I remember saying that I think I'm addicted to acquiring and reading books, at alam mo ba (leans closer and whispered) "si Aaron ang Book Pusher ko"
Ayan Aaron, pinagkakalat ko na pag lumaki kita mo as book pusher libre mo na kami next meet-up. hahahaha
Sira ka talaga Ariel! I'm doing it for free. They gave me pleasure, I will give them promotions. If they earn a lot of money they will be inspired to write more and if they write more, I have more to enjoy. I think thats the ideal give and take relationship between an author and a reader. heheheAko dapat ang ilibre mo Ariel. Sa dami mo na ng naenjoy na books na nirecommend ko, I think I deserve a bonus! hahaha
Currently reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and thinking lots about religion and learning tons about animals. :) The current chapter I'm in deals with a similar situation sa Lord of the Flies, with a twist!
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Sira ka talaga Ariel! I'm doing it for free. They gave me pleasure, I will give them promotions. If they earn a lot of money they will be inspired to write more and if they write more, I have more ..."Dapat may thread tayo ng mga birthdays, mang-libre na lang ang malapit ang birthday para may ka-share ako sa July 25. Aaron, manalo sana ang KING DORK!
Currently reading Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield. Nice book!
Here you go Kuya Doni. (I only included the active members.)Rhys: February 23, 1990
Ariel: March 05, 1982
Chachic: March 29, 1985
Jillian: April 20 1995
Faye Ann: May 21. 1979
Kuya Doni: July 25, 1964
Jzhun: August......(He removed his birthday but I remember that its August.)
Twistedmoe: October 18, 1982
Jamaicaska: October 24, 1982
Lynai: October 27, 1981
Maryse November 17, 1984
Ranee: November 20, 1980
Ace: November 24, 1984
Pansin ko lang ah. Uso sa Scorpio ang books. hehehe
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Here you go Kuya Doni. (I only included the active members.)Rhys: February 23, 1990
Ariel: March 05, 1982
Chachic: March 29, 1985
Jillian: April 20 1995
Faye Ann: May 21. 1979
Kuya Doni: ..."
Thanks, Aaron. Jzhun, madaya ka! Ibalik mo birthdate mo! Si Kuya Atty ko, August 9 yon! May ka-share ako sa meetup! Si Lai kaya? Hmmmm
Akala ko, Scorpions are hot blooded passionate people. Di ba sabi readers are supposed to be lonely people? Ha ha ha
Lam mo, when I joined here sa Filipino group, the active ones were the likes of Beng, Vince, etc. Bakit parang nangawala na sila? Yan mga nasa list, pinakamatagal na dyan si Jzhun (of course), Faye Ann, Maryse at Ranee. Lahat tayo, bago (as in around 1 year or less). Asan na yong mga dating active? Natakot sa atin? Ha ha ha
Kuya Doni, I think its Van not Vince, I would have react about that if its Vince. hehe.Ni-review ko posts, isang week lang pagitan ng "intro" natin. Yeah, naglaho nga sila ng bigla. hahaha
Jam???? hot blooded passionate?!? Cold-blooded yan., hehe., peace!
Christine wrote: "Currently reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and thinking lots about religion and learning tons about animals. :) The current chapter I'm in deals with a similar situation sa Lord of the Flies, wit..."Aylavet! My friend just returned my copy of Life of Pi, which to date is the most expensive book I ever bought at Booksale. Its a huge hardbound book with very interesting illustrations. Actually mukha shang children's book. I really enjoyed reading it particularly about Pi's interest with religion. And of course, I love Richard Parker.
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Kuya Doni, I think its Van not Vince, I would have react about that if its Vince. hehe.Ni-review ko posts, isang week lang pagitan ng "intro" natin. Yeah, naglaho nga sila ng bigla. hahaha
Jam?..."
Aha! You are making fun of me again huh?! Remember that hell hath no fury like a Scorpio woman scorned. :P
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Jzhun: August......(He removed his birthday but I remember that its August.)"*cough* *cough* my *cough* birthday *cough* isn't *cough* August *cough*
Sorry, another series of coughing fits... Pero wala akong H1Ewan ha! Lolz! :D
jamaicaska wrote: "Aha! You are making fun of me again huh?! Remember that hell hath no fury like a Scorpio woman scorned. :P"Uuyy, matagalo ko na ring pinapangarap na magkaroon ng Hardcover ng Life of Pi. TPB lang meron ako... Kaiingit naman...
Kuya Doni wrote: "Natakot sa atin? Ha ha ha"Ako din. I don't know why they've stopped posting comment. Si Maryse matagal-tagal na rin yan sa Filipino groups. Pero yung iba tulad ni Beng stopped using their accounts suddenly. Bakit kaya?
jzhunagev wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Aha! You are making fun of me again huh?! Remember that hell hath no fury like a Scorpio woman scorned. :P"Uuyy, matagalo ko na ring pinapangarap na magkaroon ng Hardcover ng [..."
Hehe. Thanks. I bought my copy at Booksale SM San Lazaro. I was about to leave the store when I saw the book displayed at window. Pikit mata kong binili kasi 400php eh. Pero worth it naman.
jamaicaska wrote: "Hehe. Thanks. I bought my copy at Booksale SM San Lazaro. I was about to leave the store when I saw the book displayed at window. Pikit mata kong binili kasi 400php eh. Pero worth it naman."Talaga doon ka nakabili! Parang bahay ko na ang Booksale na yon at hindi ko man lang nakita yon?! Kailan mo nabili? Naku kung ako yun buong puso ko siyang bibilhin... Nyhar... >_<
"Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood." Once again blame it on my stupidity. I never knew "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding is soo good it all at once satiates my craving for adventure, the shifting dynamics of power politics, and its all encompassing theme of whether we humans are in nature good (within the operating borders of society) or evil (under the stresses of living in a primitive world where our baser instincts/emotions pervade). Disturbing in a good way! No wonder it's one of Stephen King's favorite novels.[image error]
whoa, make me want to read it. I've heard so many good reviews about "Lord of the Flies". Would you recommend it to me if ever? Do you think I might enjoy reading it? How was it?
Ariel wrote: "whoa, make me want to read it. I've heard so many good reviews about "Lord of the Flies". Would you recommend it to me if ever? Do you think I might enjoy reading it? How was it?"I would definitely recommend it to anybody who love to read good classic fiction. One problem I encounter with the book is its use of British colloquialisms and slang words in the 50s so that might put you down a bit, which I experience too when I tried to read the book during the previous year. Good thing I found my Arrow British Dictionary that really helped. What I attracted me to it is the theme of the book about human nature. I'm looking forward how will events will turn up... who'll have the upper hand: is it Ralph or Jack. Civility vs. Savagery! Yeah! \m/
Jam: I was just kidding!! hahaha., Believe me, I don't wanna mess with Scorpion women. Tried and tested fact cause my mom is a Scorpion too. hahahaha..Jzhun: It does sounds a LOT like GONE then. Sam vs Caine. No wonder, a lot of people are comparing these two books. I might read it, few months after finishing LIES when I already missed the series. :)
Aaron Vincent wrote: "Jzhun: It does sounds a LOT like GONE then. Sam vs Caine. No wonder, a lot of people are comparing these two books. I might read it, few months after finishing LIES when I already missed the series. :)"Definitely read it Aaron!
Napansin ko lang, parang pagkatapos mong "i-book push" sa akin ang Gone, nai-book push ko naman sa iyo ang Lord of the Flies... Ehehehe... Now that's what I call a mutual book relationship... Ahahaha!!!
jzhunagev wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Hehe. Thanks. I bought my copy at Booksale SM San Lazaro. I was about to leave the store when I saw the book displayed at window. Pikit mata kong binili kasi 400php eh. Pero wort..."Im not too sure but I think mga early last year. Alam mo naman sa Booksale, chambahan. Hehehe.
jamaicaska wrote: "Christine wrote: "Currently reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and thinking lots about religion and learning tons about animals. :) The current chapter I'm in deals with a similar situation sa Lord..."Nakita ko rin yan. Expensive nga. I liked Life of Pi. Kaya lang maraming detractors yan. For one, ang ayaw ko dyan eh parang binaligtad sa dulo ang binasa mo ng pagkahaba-haba. Ilusyon lang daw ang tungkol sa mga hayop. Hayup! Sayang ang time mo. Parang Alice in Wonderland. Panaghinip lang ang lahat. Hayup!
Kuya Doni wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Christine wrote: "Currently reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and thinking lots about religion and learning tons about animals. :) The current chapter I'm in deals with a simila..."
Spoiler nga!
Spoiler nga!
Kuya Doni wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Christine wrote: "Currently reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and thinking lots about religion and learning tons about animals. :) The current chapter I'm in deals with a simila..."balak ko pa namang bumili... eh may spoiler na... ayoko na! hehehe! kuya doni talaga... kakainis! hehehe!
I propose that there should be a penalty for people who are nonchalantly spilling out spoilers. (Peace Kuya Doni!) :)
Aaron Vincent wrote: "I propose that there should be a penalty for people who are nonchalantly spilling out spoilers. (Peace Kuya Doni!) :)"and the violator/s should have a dance number on the meet-up... hehehe
Ace wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "I propose that there should be a penalty for people who are nonchalantly spilling out spoilers. (Peace Kuya Doni!) :)"and the violator/s should have a dance number on the me..."
Kuya Doni...prepare ka na ng production number mo. :P
"Doni Stop Believing" (Don't Stop Believing) ang kakantahin niya bilang opening number sa meet up...Ahahaha!!! :D
jzhunagev wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "Natakot sa atin? Ha ha ha"Ako din. I don't know why they've stopped posting comment."
Violeta used to be very active din. Bigla lang siyang nawala ah.
jamaicaska wrote: "Hehe. Thanks. I bought my copy at Booksale SM San Lazaro. I was about to leave the store when I saw the book displayed at window. Pikit mata kong binili kasi 400php eh. Pero worth it naman. "Ah, nakakamiss SM San Lazaro. Maganda choices dun; I tend to spend a lot relative to other booksale branches, but I haven't been there lately.
Speaking of "Lord of The Flies", I join the consensus in saying that it's also one of my favorite books. It's well written, fast paced that you really feel like a part of the group. I love how it illustrates that disintegration of society, more so by using children to push that point. By the way, if I were a character in that book, I think I'll end up as poor Piggy or Simon. Ehehehe
Maryse wrote: "Speaking of "Lord of The Flies", I join the consensus in saying that it's also one of my favorite books. It's well written, fast paced that you really feel like a part of the group. I love how it illustrates that disintegration of society, more so by using children to push that point. By the way, if I were a character in that book, I think I'll end up as poor Piggy or Simon. Ehehehe"As for me I relate with Simon's character a lot. Mukhang magiging tragic ang mangyayari sa kanya... [sad:]
I havent read Lord of the Flies but based on your comments, I am enticed to read it.
jamaicaska wrote: "I havent read Lord of the Flies but based on your comments, I am enticed to read it."Definitely read it, Jamaica... Parang Survivor, out-wit, out-last...
jamaicaska wrote: "I havent read Lord of the Flies but based on your comments, I am enticed to read it."i have the book sitting on my shelf for a while now, maybe it's the time to pick it up and read it... hehehe!
jamaicaska wrote: "Ace wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "I propose that there should be a penalty for people who are nonchalantly spilling out spoilers. (Peace Kuya Doni!) :)"and the violator/s should have a dance numb..."
Ay, sori ha. Akala ko kasi nabasa na ninyo. If you check the previous monthly books last year, naging group read na ang Life of Pi. So, I felt free to share my view. Yon pala, ayan kasi nga, hindi lahat nagbabasa ng book na binoto. ha ha ha
Anyway, ha ha ha. Rose, basta ikaw ang mentor ko sa production number ko. Kelan tayo magpra-praktis? Akala mo, di ko kaya yan ha.
Kuya Doni wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Ace wrote: "Aaron Vincent wrote: "I propose that there should be a penalty for people who are nonchalantly spilling out spoilers. (Peace Kuya Doni!) :)"and the violator/s shoul..."
break dancing daw kuya don ang number mo... hehehe
Lord of the Flies, uhhm someone recommend it to me since it's like Hunger Games daw, children killing each other
Joyzi wrote: "Lord of the Flies, uhhm someone recommend it to me since it's like Hunger Games daw, children killing each other"Ganon ka-brutal??
jamaicaska wrote: "Ganon ka-brutal??"Ganun nga, Jam...
As in!
jzhunagev wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Ganon ka-brutal??"Ganun nga, Jam...
As in!"
@Jzhun: Oo nga. Ayan, spoiler din yang ginagawa nyo.
@Ace: nag-breakdance ang pilay! ha ha ha
Kuya Doni wrote: "@Jzhun: Oo nga. Ayan, spoiler din yang ginagawa nyo."But see here Kuya Doni I still spare them the details unlike your Life of Pi post. For now I'm letting them speculate and be intrigued by the story. Ehehehehe... :D
Tara break-knee dance na tayo! Ayus! \m/
Kuya Doni wrote: "jzhunagev wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Ganon ka-brutal??"Ganun nga, Jam...
As in!"
@Jzhun: Oo nga. Ayan, spoiler din yang ginagawa nyo.
@Ace: nag-breakdance ang pilay! ha ha ha"
@kuya Doni: Well, that's the price of being a spoiler... hehehe!
Ace wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "jzhunagev wrote: "jamaicaska wrote: "Ganon ka-brutal??"Ganun nga, Jam...
As in!"
@Jzhun: Oo nga. Ayan, spoiler din yang ginagawa nyo.
@Ace: nag-breakdance ang pilay! ha ha ha..."
Rose, ano na? Kailan ang practice?
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kaya nga binili ko agad yung ni-recommend niya sa akin na book... hehehe! Tsaka madami din akong mga YA na books kaya lang puro series kaya ayokong umpisahan kasi baka bigla akong mag-leave at tapusin yung mga libro. Pero mas gusto ko talaga yung mga psycho-thriller tsaka yung mga patayan hehehe!