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Let me start this review by saying that I rarely read MG, much less those set in times that are part of our world's history. But Gavriel Savit's Anna and the Swallow Man is one memorable read. Title: Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit Release Date: January 26, 2016 Published by: Knopf Source: Publisher Buy: Amazon | Book Depository Summary: Kraków, 1939. A million marching soldiers and a thousand barking dogs. This is no place to grow up. Anna Łania is just seven years old when the Germans take her father, a linguistics professor, during their purge of intellectuals in Poland. She’s alone. And then Anna meets the Swallow Man. He is a mystery, strange and tall, a skilled deceiver with more than a little magic up his sleeve. And when the soldiers in the streets look at him, they see what he wants them to see. The Swallow Man is not Anna’s father—she knows that very well—but she also knows that, like her father, he’s in danger of being taken, and like her father, he has ...

I am horribly, horribly late. I know! Obligatory fireworks photo! 2015 has been quite a busy year for me, and I admit that it could've been better. But! All of that's behind now as we're two weeks into the new year, and I am so excited for this year because for me this is the year of changes. But first, I'd like to thank all those who made 2015 a little bit less lonely, bearable and enjoyable. To my blogger friends, you have been the light of my 2015 and I hope to share 2016 with you all and make more amazing memories. To the publicists, publishers and other bookish groups and people who have worked with me despite of my massive reading slump, thank you for being patient and understanding! And to the lovely authors I've met, you made my bookish dreams come true! I wanted to start my year right, so I am unloading some books and giving them away to other people. I am selling some too. If you are interested, check the sneak peek below: Click on this to go to the page w...

How long has been it since I last posted in this blog? Hi, dearest readers! *waves* Christmas is just around the corner, I hope you're all ready for the holidays! Photo from Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs! Fellow book bloggers and friends Precious of Fragments of Life and Sab of Sab The Book Eater had a talk the previous week and it was our turn on November 28th. Together with Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs , Hazel of Stay Bookish and Jesselle of The Lifelong Bookworm we were invited to be in a panel to discuss book blogging at Fully Booked Town Alabang. We had some time to burn and there was a sale, so imagine us running around the place looking for books we'll most likely end up buying, bringing them to the table for the talk. A photo posted by Kate M (@thebookaholicblurbs) on Nov 29, 2015 at 6:42am PST I was surprised and impressed upon seeing a row of YA books placed on the table, all titles familiar and most I've read, that got me fired up and nervous at the same ti...

I should probably think of what to call this type of announcement, but anyway! I have two major events this month, Filipino ReaderCon and a talk, both related to books and book blogging and I'd like to let you, my readers, know in case any of you are interested. The first time I was in a panel was two years ago, and that was one of the most terrifying and fulfilling moments of my life as a book blogger. Two years later, I have been invited again to talk about book blogging once more! This is exciting since I never thought once that I'll be invited to speak in front of a crowd again. Without further ado, here are the details of the event: Some points to remember: - This is a FREE event. There's no need to pay for or purchase anything to attend. - This is also NOT limited to Southville International School and Colleges students. Anyone can attend the event and I highly encourage you to do so if you are interested to know more about book blogging, book reviews, interactin...

I am a BIG FAN of Amalie Howard, and Bloodspell is the first book of hers that I've read which I loved. Not convinced? Check my review and see how excited I am for the sequel and after 4 years, we're finally getting one! *pumps fists* Today, I reveal the cover for Bloodcraft, the second book in the Bloodspell series. Check out the post below! Yes, the wait is finally over! BLOODCRAFT by Amalie Howard, the sequel to BLOODSPELL (available NOW for only $2.99), will be releasing on December 15th, 2015! Author Amalie Howard is also giving away TWO signed paperback copies of BLOODSPELL (book one- OPEN INTERNATIONALLY), and TWO eARC copies of BLOODCRAFT to TWO lucky readers. Contest details can be found at the end of this post. And now... here is the cover to BLOODCRAFT. BLOODCRAFT by Amalie Howard Release: December 15th, 2015 Cover design by Alan Pranke All magic has its price, and no one knows that better than Victoria Warrick. Gifted with a centuries-old blood curse, Tori has fin...

Huzzah! I am back with more posts! So a few of my blogger friends and I got together and organized a book event for Rainbow Rowell's Carry On! The book is already out here in the Philippines (you can purchase your copies from National Bookstore! ) and we will be having a small party this weekend, October 10th! RSVP on the event page here! (Banner by the amazing Hazel of Stay Bookish!) Quick Q&A: Give me some details, woman! When: October 10, 2015 3 to 5 pm Where: Powerbooks Greenbelt Registration starts at 2pm so better be there early! Is there a limit for registration? Nope. As long as we can fit in the venue, you can come and hang out with us! Do we need to buy anything to join? No you don't. You don't even need to pay a registration fee to attend the event. Just bring yourself and a friend or two and be prepared to meet other Rainbow Rowell fans and fellow book worms and do fun stuff with us! What do you mean by fun stuff? By fun stuff we mean there will be games an...

If I'd known Nicola Yoon's book will get me out of my year long reading slump, I would've done anything to get it in my hands sooner. I owe this book a lot. And it owes me a whole set of neon tabs and a box of tissues for my tears. Title: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Release Date: September 1st 2015 Published by: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Source: Publisher (Thanks Claire!) Buy: Amazon | Book Depository Summary: My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can pre...