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Worlds Collide by Alison Strobel
Let me start by confessing that this would be my first book review ever. After all of the books that I’ve read, it is only now that I would make one. Which means, I don’t know how to do this. Which...
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How to Be A Pirate by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III by Cressida Cowell
After Worlds Collide, I still felt the uncanny urge to read so I decided to abuse it and reached for a book that has already spent a year in my drawer: How to Be A Pirate by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock...
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A Cat Under the Mistletoe by Lydia Adamson
Still with the nagging feeling to read, I reached for a pocketbook that been also in my drawer for some time of eight months (I think…): A Cat Under the Mistletoe. This mystery fiction novel by Lydia...
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What Up Dawg?: How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business by Randy Jackson
To take a break from novels, I decided to buy a book with a different nature—either a how-to book, or an informative one. Well, I got hold of American Idol judge, Randy Jackson’s What Up Dawg?: How to...
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Ngaio Marsh
One of my favorite murder mystery novel writers is Edith Ngaio Marsh/Dame Ngaio Marsh DBE (1895-1982) of New Zealand. She is the author of 32 murder mystery novels--all whodunits--featuring the...
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Colour Scheme by Ngaio Marsh
First published in 1943, this October 1984 edition features Inspector Roderick Alleyn in a mediocre spa-slash-hot spring-slash-resort (Wai-ata-tapu Hot Springs) in war-infested New Zealand.
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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
I found this 1989 paperback printing in a book sale and thought, "Why the hell not? I've seen positive reviews and praises of it; why shouldn't I read it to find out why the fuss over it?"
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Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Dan Brown's technique of mixing molecular science, religion, and history; then sharpening it with mystery and suspense is ingenious.
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Watership Down by Richard Adams
Truly fascinating and impressive, I recommend Watership Down a spot on your bookshelves.
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Hand in Glove by Ngaio Marsh
The story tells of a murder that happened while a social party was ongoing.
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Column: These Two Weeks
The past two weeks were certainly extraordinary. Death of kittens, two typhoons, various landslides in my hometown, no power for eight days, impending food shortage, blocked roads, endless days of...
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Curtain by Agatha Christie
I settled not to work this weekend—I needed to get my entire body out of work to reboot itself. So, while my system is on auto-defragmentation, I decided to go over one of the novels I bought before...
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
I’ve finally been able to finish Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol yesterday. I’ve meant to finish it Sunday afternoon (the day before yesterday) but haven’t been able to since I was...
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My Bombeckian Literary Trip
I have always loved satire—whatever topic it covers. It can be about politics, countries, Hollywood personalities, sports, everyday experiences, etc. I have tried (and still trying) to adopt the...
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Column: Moving Forward
It’s been more than a month since dad died and I stopped almost all forms of communication, including social networking. So here I am now, back in the blogging world, getting my system back in order....
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Since I’m a sucker for 1920s and 30s detective fiction, I went out in search for a good mystery novel, preferably by Agatha Christie. Fortunately, my frequented bookstore had all the latest...
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The Lovely Bones (novel by Alice Sebold, movie directed by Peter Jackson)
Over the past week, I indulged in reading Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones; afterwards, I saw the movie adaptation. I’ve heard of this novel before and wanted to see what caused quite a stir back then....
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Sam’s Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson
What are we but our stories? Contemplating how much I know of my parents: Those stories behind each story told throughout my growth. Every detail, meticulous action, words said, thoughts churned, all...
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The Porcupine’s Kisses by Stephen Dobyns (with Illustrations by Howie Michels)
Definitely inspiring and the best poetry album I have come across! Then again, that might be a false generalization since this is just the first poetry and prose-poems book that I have ever purchased....
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
At long last, I was able to begin and finish reading Agatha Christie’s first published novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. This title also introduces Hercule Poirot, Christie’s detective hero, for...
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