Category Archives: Books

Book Review: Class by Cecily Von Ziegesar

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Saab

I read Cecily Von Ziegesar’s Gossip Girl series back in high school. Trust me, the characters were way cooler in the book than the TV series. I was sad when the Upper East Siders went off to college and the … Continue reading →

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Born To Be a Hero Public Run

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Saab

Francis Magalona Foundation and OneCORE are doing a public run of Born to Be a Hero on Nov 26 1:30 PM at Picasso Residences Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati Also, buy the Born To Be a Hero shirt from francismclothing.com!

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Gift #6: Belle de Jour 2012 planner

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Saab

The modern-day renaissance woman who dares to achieve her goals, lives her dream life, makes a difference in her community, and does everything in great style. With the Belle de Jour Power Planner, we hope to empower Filipinas to try, … Continue reading →

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September Contest Winners!

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Saab

Note: All winners were selected randomly Out of 1,082 entries – the five winners of 1000 peso gift certificates care of Jollibee: Edmond Tan of Tondo Jennylyn Bernal of Makati Frederick Bueno of Rizal Maria Riza Tabaque of Pasay Fritzie … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Saab

I initially picked up The Invention of Hugo Cabret simply because the cover was so nice. I love children’s books and young adult fiction and this really intrigued me! I’d had it for quite some time in a stack of … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Zombies vs Unicorns book

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Saab

Apparently, the winner of my Zombies vs Unicorns contest (c/o Fully Booked) never claimed her prize so I picked it up from high street and I would like to give it to someone who actually wants it. I’ll take care … Continue reading →

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Water For Elephants

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Saab

I read this a couple of months ago and couldn’t stop until I finished it. It’s about a young man who is orphaned and runs away with the circus. I always hear about people wanting to run away with the … Continue reading →

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ROOM by Emma Donoghue

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Saab

Synopsis: To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it’s where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma … Continue reading →

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This is a Crazy Planets by Lourd de Veyra

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Saab

Lourd de Veyra does vocals for Radioactive Sago Project. I watch Word of the Lourd videos on Youtube. He’s also a SPOT.PH blogger and now I can read his best blog posts on paper! *** Lourd Ernest Hanopol de Veyra … Continue reading →

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Update: Bob Ong book set giveaway

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Saab

I had a really hard time choosing a winner for the Bob Ong giveaway. I really liked your ideas, thanks for joining!! Here are my favorite entries: Rocel Angela Koleen Branzuela   Siela Gopez Katleya Magpantay Angela Saguisag But I … Continue reading →

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