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I'm about to finish "Women" by Charles Bukowski.

[jamaicaska]

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"

Kahit di magspoiler si jzhun, alam naman nating lahat na required shang magproduction number di ba? Hahaha! Jzhun, praktis ka na ng ballet moves mo.

[Apokripos]

jamaicaska wrote: "Kahit di magspoiler si jzhun, alam naman nating lahat na required shang magproduction number di ba? Hahaha! Jzhun, praktis ka na ng ballet moves mo."


Naku! Baka hindi ako makapag-perform... Hiniram yung leotards ko...

Ahahahaha!!! :D

[Ranee]

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: ..."

sa haba nito, di napansin na hindi ininclude ni Aaron ang sarili niyang birthday, hmmm...

anong masama kung zodiac sign namin ay scorpio? we just happen to be very passionate people. passionate sa life at sa books!

Lord of the Flies... yan ang classic Battle Royale/Lost! i remembered watching a Filipino movie adaptation of this novel starring Nino Mulach. Grabe, ang galing ng details.

[Ace]

I am done reading "The knife of never letting go", all I can say is I didn't expect the ending of that book to be like that... Nakakainis. I hate Aaron(not here in GR)hehehe! and The Mayor and his son!(Gusto ko silang isumpa!). Pero ayoko muna basahin yung sequel, gusto ko muna nang "breaker". So I am currently reading Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz

[Aaron Vincent]

I love love love Gatekeepers series. Anthony Horowitz is a master on keeping the plot sharp and truthful. I am delaying on reading Necropolis (the fourth book) cause the last book won't come out any time soon. But I want to read it so soon cause a friend here told me that the girl, the last of the Five, that will be introduced on the Necropolis is pretty hot.

[Aaron Vincent]

Ranee: I just forgot to include mine. hehehe. Anyways, its October 6, 1990.

[Joyzi]

I'm currently reading The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, and I'm struggling to finish Pretties, I'm on the 2/3 part of the book and then I lost interest to reading it.

[Lany]

Hi there! Am currently reading Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the shore and am trying my super best to digest everything. Am still on the verge of deciding which Murakami book to read next if it's going to be Norwegian Wood or Wind-up bird chronicle. Anyone who's also a fan of Haruki?

And hopefully next month, i shall lay my hands on "lord of the flies" *excited* :)

[Apokripos]

Lany wrote: "And hopefully next month, i shall lay my hands on "lord of the flies" *excited* :)"

Better read it Lany. Actually I've just recently finished the book. It's great! ^_^

About Haruki Murakami better ask Kuya Doni and Ranee here about that. They're the certified Murakami fans. ^_^

[Lany]

jzhunagev wrote:

Better read it Lany. Actually I've just recently finished the book. It's great! ^_^


So i've heard from friends and i just added "kuya doni" and "ranee" i wanna see their reviews on murakami :)

[Ranee]

hi lany! you may want to read norwegian wood next. there's going to be a movie based on it. if my sources are right, it's going to be released in December.

[Lany]

Ranee wrote: "hi lany! you may want to read norwegian wood next. there's going to be a movie based on it. if my sources are right, it's going to be released in December."

wow! that's really awesome :) i think am itching to get the book right away! actually, my first choice was truly norwegian wood but the bookstore then was out of stock that's why i decided to grab kafka on the shore which is actually good too. Thanks for the recommendation! Do you have any other suggestions on what to read? I think we kinda have the same taste :P

[Ranee]

i started with the short stories of Murakami. you'd be amazed that some of his short stories are actually incorporated inside his novels.
i've read sputnik sweetheart and it is a good summer book.

[Ace]

@ranee: is A Wild Sheep Chase good? I'm planning to read it soon and besides it is the only murakami book i have. hehehe!

[Ranee]

i haven't read A wild sheep chase yet. i'm in a "novel" diet hence, my reading is supposedly only limited to academic books and journals, at least for the time being.

people have different take on the review of that novel. it's either i love it so much or it confused me to oblivion. it has a lot of twist, they say. And as the title goes, it's a chase/hunt for an alien sheep.

[Apokripos]

I just finished reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding and what a splendid book that was! I recommend it to those who want a meaningful classical read.

Now on to The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. I'm just into the sixth page that I found myself laughing. A welcome change for something light and funny in comparison to grim one I just finished.

[Lynai]

Guys, na miss nyo din ba ako? Haha!
And yes, Scorpio din ako. Yey! Madami akong ka birth month. :)

Just busy these days. With work and with other stuff. Didn't even have the time to read my to-read books. Buti na lang I get to "see" some of you in FB, like Jzhun, Jam, Aaron, and Kuya Doni.

Nalula naman ako sa dami ng posts when I checked my account. It seems you guys are enjoying here in Goodreads. Book lovers indeed make good friends. Hehe...Hopefully i would be able to join you in the next meet-up.

Na miss ko si Beng.

[Apokripos]

Lynai wrote: "Na miss ko si Beng."

Literally naging in-active na si Beng, Lynai.

Or maybe she's using another account, using another name... Hmmm... (--,)

[Lynai]

Ay. Bakit ganun? Anyway, it seems you guys are getting along just fine without us. Hehe. Thanks to our very active members (and alien moderator, perhaps?). Si Marco hindi ko na rin nakikita...err...nababasa lately.

[Apokripos]

Ayun nga din ehh... biglang naging no-show bigla si Marco...

Basta ang dami naging in-active ngayon, which is I think ironic considering there's the summer vacation that means more computer surfing time...

Namimiss ko tuloy ang mga oldies-member ng Filipino Groups... :`(

[Lynai]

Baka hindi na maka cope with the speed sa discussions. This group is VERY much active. Be gone for one day and you'll be swamped with posts the following day. I'm speaking for my self actually. Haha... But I'm not complaining ha. I enjoy reading your "bickerings" here. Kaya nga lang minsan, hindi ko na ma-follow sa dami ng discussions. We are indeed a happy, talkative bunch! :))

[Apokripos]

So busy we are of our "bickerings" that sometimes we just as almost don't participate in the monthly book reads...
Ahehehe... :D

[Aaron Vincent]

Now, who can say that people who loves books are boring??!! lol

[Apokripos]

Better ask Atty. Joselito about that...
Ahehehe... :D

[K.D.]

Lynai wrote: "Guys, na miss nyo din ba ako? Haha!
And yes, Scorpio din ako. Yey! Madami akong ka birth month. :)

Just busy these days. With work and with other stuff. Didn't even have the time to read my to-rea..."

Hi Lynai. Welcome back! Iniwan nyo lang kami, ang gulo-gulo (pero ang saya-saya) na rito sa Goodreads!

[Apokripos]

This book is killing me.
There's this Holden guy who does things in a backasswards sort of way. Now that's a word. Telling us about this "madman stuff" reluctantly that our need to hear the story out is much stronger than his need to tell it. Down the end of Chapter 7 he shouts out "Sleep tight, ya morons!" and that had me laughing and all. Laughing really hard and all. Anyway, go and read it yourself to know what the crap I'm saying.
Reading this one's a cinch. I bet I can finish this by the end of the week tops.

[Apokripos]

I really like this Tough Guy YA books. I'm really enjoying myself. I think I'll read next



and



and

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Better enjoy this books while I'm still in the cusps of adolescence. Lolz! :D

Michael Grant, I'll get to you pretty soon.

[Robee29]

I'm currently reading Robert Hellenga's The Sixteen Pleasures, but I got a lil bored so I turned to Michael Blake's Dances with wolves. I'll finish Hellenga's pleasures as soon as I found out who dances with wolves ^_^

[K.D.]

Currently reading Anne Enright's The Gathering. So far, so good. I read this month's book, Catcher in the Rye last year pa, so I am exempted!

[Ace]

I'm currently reading Cathcher In The Rye

[Apokripos]

Kuya Doni wrote: "I read this month's book, Catcher in the Rye last year pa, so I am exempted!"

But still you're not exempted from discussing it with us. Cheers Kuya Doni!

I would really like to know your opinion about The Gathering since I have that. If I reckon that the very first pa-Booker I bought... ^_^

[Ariel]

Guys I think it's safe to assume that we would be reading "The Catcher In The Rye" this June. Please do participate on our monthly book read.

@Jzhun: How's it goin so far? I'm glad that it's a fun read. I hope that we would have a good time discussing the book. ^_^

[Robee29]

@Ariel, thanks for the recommendation. I'll head to national tomorrow to buy the book.

[K.D.]

jzhunagev wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "I read this month's book, Catcher in the Rye last year pa, so I am exempted!"

But still you're not exempted from discussing it with us. Cheers Kuya Doni!

I would really like to..."

I'm past halfway, Jzhun and I don't know if I like it or not. Sometimes, I do. Sometimes, I don't. I think it will be clearer after the last word on the last page. I know you have it. I hope it will not be another Man Booker dud.

[Apokripos]

Kuya Doni wrote: "I'm past halfway, Jzhun and I don't know if I like it or not. Sometimes, I do. Sometimes, I don't. I think it will be clearer after the last word on the last page. I know you have it. I hope it will not be another Man Booker dud."

Okay Kuya Doni...
Pero kung gusto ko talagang masawak ang utak ko sa mga Man Booker na 'yan ang gusto ko talagang unang mabasa 'yung Midnight's Children.
Ahahaha!!! :D

[Apokripos]

Ariel wrote: "@Jzhun: How's it goin so far? I'm glad that it's a fun read. I hope that we would have a good time discussing the book. ^_^"

I'm really digging it man! I'm near the last coupl'a chapters and it's both tender and hilarious and depressing and all.

Man, we're going to have a splendid book discussion next month. This Holden is really a character study.

[Ariel]

I think I'll be done reading "The Knife of Never Letting Go" tonight so I could focus on "The Catcher in the Rye" this weekend.

@Jzhun: YEY! I'm hopin for that too. I kinda got an idea as to what the "Catcher" is because there's a lot of ref to it while I'm listening (and still not done) to King Dork. I'm havin a blast listenin to it but to all those who are plannin to read King Dork, be sure to read Catcher first.

@Robee: Thanks, I also hope that you'd participate on our monthly discussion.

[Ace]

Ariel wrote: "I think I'll be done reading "The Knife of Never Letting Go" tonight so I could focus on "The Catcher in the Rye" this weekend.

@Jzhun: YEY! I'm hopin for that too. I kinda got an idea as to wha..."

Do you already have a copy of "King Dork"? I inquired yesterday at NBS avenida, la daw sila nun...

[Apokripos]

Ace wrote: "Do you already have a copy of "King Dork"? I inquired yesterday at NBS avenida, la daw sila nun..."

Kung may pera na ko, I'll try to go there after this damn slave work...

I'm also planning to go to Fullybook Gateway, sale daw sila 20% off baka may makita akong King Dork dun...
At baka mas mura pa...

I'll inform you na lang... ^_^

[K.D.]

jzhunagev wrote: "Kuya Doni wrote: "I'm past halfway, Jzhun and I don't know if I like it or not. Sometimes, I do. Sometimes, I don't. I think it will be clearer after the last word on the last page. I know you have..."

Simulan mo sa Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses. Ewan ko lang.

[Apokripos]

I'm finished with The Catcher in the Rye. The ending really got me. It's like an "Aha!" moment for me really. It's like things start "to click in place," like a puzzle finally completed. It's not that depressing and all. Just tragic, that's what I mean. Book review soon to follow.


I just started reading The Outsiders another classic YA fiction about another tough guy.
Hinton's style is just like that of Salinger without the expletives, of course. Maybe this has something to do with Hinton being a woman and all. I dunno really. Actually I do miss those curse words a lot! Lolz! :D

Ponyboy, you know the kid in this book, and Holden seem to share this way of speaking. Laden with colloquials and slangs. Their speech makes them appear that they're all tough guys, cool, smart or anything. Really, it's just easy reading for me. So no adjustment here or whatever, hey.

[K.D.]

I am reading Don DeLillo's Falling Man and I am on page 30. The Falling Man is supposed to be the man who jumped from the burning 2nd tower during the Sept 11 attack. However, I am still waiting for the character to show up. Patience, patience.

[K.D.]

This afternoon, I went to BS Waltermart and got a copy of King Dork by Frank Portman for P145.00! Not bad, huh? So, I started reading it and I am now in page 5. I will read this together with Don DeLillo's Falling Man.

[Apokripos]

Kuya Doni wrote: "This afternoon, I went to BS Waltermart and got a copy of King Dork by Frank Portman for P145.00! Not bad, huh? So, I started reading it and I am now in page 5. I will read this together with Don DeLillo's Falling Man."

Swerte mo naman Kuya Doni. I'm thinking of putting King Dork as Mod's Pick since it is related to our June Book Group Read.

What d'ya think guys?
Pagsabayin natin?

[Aneng]

i'm currently reading Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco. It's been out for a while but I've been lacking funds. Anyway finally got it and can't wait to finish it. Go FILIPINO WRITERS... :))

[Apokripos]

Annneng wrote: "i'm currently reading Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco. It's been out for a while but I've been lucking funds. Anyway finally got it and can't wait to finish it. Go FILIPINO WRITERS... :))"

Hi Anneng! Glad your having a splendid time reading it. I guess I'll read it soon...

[K.D.]

Annneng wrote: "i'm currently reading Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco. It's been out for a while but I've been lacking funds. Anyway finally got it and can't wait to finish it. Go FILIPINO WRITERS... :))"

Is it good? My friend who normally finishes a book in 3-5 days struggled to finish it and made a record for herself of finishing it in 2 weeks! Boring and the font is not eye-friendly. Paiba-iba ng font and then the story goes forward and backward, etc.

[Apokripos]

Kuya Doni wrote: "Annneng wrote: "i'm currently reading Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco. It's been out for a while but I've been lacking funds. Anyway finally got it and can't wait to finish it. Go FILIPINO WRITERS... :)..."

Kuya Doni Syjuco, that I think what won Syjuco the Man Asian Prize. He did a literary experiment wherein he used non-linear type of story-telling... Basta I'll know more of this when I read the book...

I agree the font is not eye-friendly, and I speak from a lay-out artist's point of view... Problema kasi TBP yung binenta dito sa 'tin which Syjuco did para daw mabasa ng lahat ang libro. I saw the font they used in the Hardcover edition, na gusto-gusto ko talaga makuha pero hindi available sa 'tin, and sa tingin ko mas eye-friendly yun...

Anyway, I just love that book's cover design...
It reminds of the Pahiyas Festival in Quezon...
At kitang-kita ang kung gaano kahirap ginawa ito ng artist ahhh...

[Lynai]

I'm back into the reading phase. Yay!!! :))

Currently reading The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver. I hope Deaver could keep me turning the pages just like in Speaking In Tongues : A Novel.

Ayun... Just so you all know. ^^