Book Review: Shine of Candy Gourlay

Candy Gourlay is currently visiting the Philippine for series of book signing and talks about her latest novel, Shine. She will be at Glorietta 1 National Bookstore on Saturday, 27 September for the final leg of her book launching in the Philippines. Check it out.

Shine by Candy Gourlay...a book launch in Manila

SHINE is the second novel of Candy Gourlay, after her debut novel, Tall Story... Candy is a Filipino-Brit writer and she is launching Shine in Manila this September. 

She is also one of the speakers in the forthcoming International Manila Book Fair 2014 at SMX Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines. For additional information of Candy's schedule, please click the photo above.

Greatest stories ever told...the most controversial man who ever lived - holy week good read!

DO YOU DARE to read His story? Even if it may change your life forever? From the biggest-selling book in the history of the world, comes the greatest story ever told. 

This is about the most controversial man who ever lived. His life is presented in the most popular graphic novel format on earth.

23 April - World Book Day in the Philippines

The World Book and Copyright Day 2014 was launched by UNESCO eighteen years ago. This year, the Philippines thru the sponsorship of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the event will showcasing creative performances, musical acts, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and more!

The event will also features some of the Filipino artists and performers such as the UP Guitar Trio, Sipat Lawin Ensemble, slam poets from Speak! Philippines, the Balagstars Balagtasan group from Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), and comedian RJ Ledesma. This year's venue is the Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City and everyone is invited to participate in the promotion of reading and writing.

Click the image (top) for additional information. By the way, this is also coincides with the 4th year celebration of the World Book Night in the UK, Ireland and USA.

2014 World Book Night Invitation

Take part in this year's biggest celebration of book sharing and giving. If you are interested to join as a community book giver, click the image above for details or click Registration. As a prospective giver, you can give away any any book you want - one you already own, or one you buy specially, new or second-hand.  You can also choose whoever you want to give the book to – a friend, a member of your community, a complete stranger.  What the World Book Night organizer ask is that you give your book with the aim of helping someone develop the same love of reading that you have.

Mega Book Sale at National

This is something not to be missed. I visited the store last night and unexpectedly, I saw a big crowd - busy browsing and reading from the huge files of assorted books and school supplies. After an hour, I brought home 8 books worth total 292 pesos only! Aside from pocketbooks there are academic books and reference materials, including children publications.