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If, like me, you're a huge fan of The Hunger Games trilogy, then I have something for you! I know, I know. I've yet to watch the movie, but I've read the book, which gave me such a massive hangover for days. Now if you're the type to collect all versions of THG, even the movie tie-in ones, then this is your chance! Scholastic Philippines, together with National Book Store and Powerbooks has a very interesting promo for all Hunger Games fans. If you grab a copy of Mockingjay (Movie Tie-in Edition), you can get a free limited edition Mockingjay Part 1 bookmark for every purchase at any participating NBS and Powerbooks branch in Metro Manila! Check the poster below for more details! Now, fellow bookworms, the promo is only until December 22, 2014 so get your copies now while the odds are still in your favor.

This week's WoW picks made me go "Okay Kai, what were you thinking? It's like you're in this place one second, and then on another the next.". Yes, they're vastly different books, but they currently tickle my fancy, so I chose them. Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine Title: The Grace of Kings (The Dandelion Dynasty #1) by Ken Liu Release Date: April 7th 2015 Published by: Simon & Schuster Want? Add to your Goodreads list! Summary: Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the emperor, the two quickly become the best of friends after a series of adventures fighting against vast conscripted armies, silk-draped airships, soaring battle kites, conspiring goddesses, underwater boats, magical books, as a streetfighter-cum-general who takes her place as the greatest tactitian of the age. Once the emperor has been overthrown, how...

And just like that, the day passed by in a blur. There's a buzz still thrumming through my veins because of the experience, and I can wholeheartedly tell you one thing: I had absolute fun today. Another amazing author visited the Philippines for a signing, and this time it's New York Times Bestselling author Marie Lu, author of the highly popular Legend trilogy (Legend, Prodigy and Champion) and her latest novel, The Young Elites. Marie has never been to the Philippines, but I'm pretty sure this isn't the last time she'll be here! Her husband is Filipino after all, so she might visit us again soon! Photo grabbed from Kate @ The Bookaholic Blurbs' FB album! Admittedly, Marie's signing was one of my most anticipated signing for the year. And that says something when we already had powerhouse signings scheduled all year long. My lack of sleep will always be a constant during signings, but what doesn't get old for me is while we wait for Marie to arrive, I h...

Wow, it's been so long since I last made a WoW post! I miss it terribly! These books will not be released until after a good 5 to 6 months have passed, but still I am very excited to read them! Wanna know what these books are? Check out my post below! Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine Title: Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge Release Date: May 5th 2015 Published by: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen Want? Add to your Goodreads list! Summary (from Goodreads): When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat. Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an effort to a...

If you are as excited as I am for the last book in the Replica trilogy, then wait no more! Today I will share with you the first chapter of Revolution, which hopefully (like me) will whet your appetite as we wait for the book to hit the shelves. Scroll down below for a chance to win a finished copy too! Title: Revolution (Replica Trilogy #3) by Jenna Black Release Date: November 11th 2014 Published by: Tor Teen Summary: Nadia Lake and Nate Hayes find themselves at the center of a horrifying conspiracy in this action-packed finale of Jenna Black’s SF romance series that began with Replica From the author of the Faeriewalker series comes the stunning conclusion to the young adult science fiction thriller series that began with Replica and continued in Resistance. At the conclusion of Resistance, Nadia Lake and the Replica of her best friend, Nate Hayes, found themselves at the center of a horrifying conspiracy. Framed for murder and wanted by the government, they have no choice but ...

So how is everyone? I am neck deep in planning for and helping out in various bookish events until the end of the year (Marie Lu signing, Filipino Reader Conference, Lang Leav signing, Bloggers Christmas party) so I might be neglecting my blog a bit, but I promise to be back once the craziness is over! In the meantime, here are the books that I got the past few weeks. Stacking the Shelves hosted is by Tynga's reviews ! So leave a comment below and share your own haul! For review: The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows (ARC) A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas (ARC) Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley A Song for Ella Grey by David Almond The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan State of Grace by Hilary Badger Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater (ARC) (not in picture) Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas * If you notice, this is my second copy of Crown of Midnight. Postal services in my country's really driving us people who order books online crazy. (It's always like this ...

It's the 2nd day of the FLR blog tour, and I'm the 3rd stop today! Now it's my turn to share with you an excerpt that will make you all the more curious and interested in Ana's book! But first, if you're curious to know what the book is all about: Fall Like Rain by Ana Tejano Release Date: September 29th 2014 Add to your Goodreads list! Summary: Rain De Castro has been in love with her best friend, Mark Velasco, for almost the entire time she has known him, but she’s clearly in the friend zone because he’s happily in a relationship. Or so she thought, until the news of his break-up reaches her. Now that Mark’s single again, she decides that it’s time to get out of the zone. But when her cousin Lissa comes into the picture and sets her eyes on Mark, Rain feels troubled when he gets a little too friendly with her. Rain is determined to fight for what she feels this time, but is it worth the effort if it's a losing battle from the start? Will she back off to give w...