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The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
I’ve really enjoyed reading the Murderbot Diaries! I was looking for new books to read and found this series of sci-fi, fantasy novella. I’ve finished reading the first two of the four novellas […] — read more
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The Pillars of the Earth
I must admit I fear big books and THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH by Ken Follett is HUGE. It’s not that I don’t like these big guys, but the thought of getting started and sticking with them until the end feels daunting. What if I’m not committed enough to finish the job? However, with Pillars,… — read more
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River God
River God by Wilbur Smith is my first epic historical saga. I immediately took an intense liking to Taita, a very talented and intellectual eunuch slave. This novel—the first of the five in the Ancient Egypt series—is narrated by Taita. According to Wilbur Smith, the story in River God is real, based on the scrolls… — read more
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Sandokan
My copy of SANDOKAN from the Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM) has arrived—I’ve read the book and enjoyed it. I’m usually not fond of pirates but this time I’m seeing things from another point of view and that is from the pirates’. In this story, the fearful Sandokan, known as Harimau Malaysia (Tiger of… — read more
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Pablo Neruda: Nobel Prize-Winning Poet
This wonderful book, Pablo Neruda: Nobel Prize-Winning Poet by David Goodnough, is one of the 13 books I bought from Better World Books as part of my “2014 Annual Book Binge.”I hadn’t plan to read it so soon and certainly not in one sitting, but I did just that today. My cat, Trio, had decided… — read more
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Sandokan
My heartfelt thanks to a very dear friend, Maristella Tagliaferro, for bringing SANDOKAN to my attention. The legendary author Emilio Salgari never set foot in Malaysia, but he’s written an awesome series about the fictional character Sandokan through sheer research that became very famous in Italy. — read more
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Insurgent
I started reading INSURGENT (Book 2) by Veronica Roth yesterday the moment I finished DIVERGENT. The second book of the dystopian Divergent series was great and just like the first book, it was hard to put down. I’m glad the book picks up exactly where DIVERGENT ended […] — read more
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Divergent
It has been a while I last read a novel within two days and DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth was hard to put down. I like the vulnerable yet strong Beatrice (Tris) and the intriguing Four of Dauntless. The plot is exciting and in the face of circumstances surrounding the protagonists, the choices one has to… — read more
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The Rosie Project
I bought THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion after three weeks of waiting and pondering. My instinct kept prodding me to buy the book. When I started reading, I think I have a crush on Don Tillman. Right from the beginning. Don’s awkwardness and quirks are really rather charming. For example, he counts everything to… — read more
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A Game of Thrones
I finally finished reading this mammoth of a novel, A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin. The original plan was to finish it last month but then, yes, it’s a big book.If you like the stories of lords and ladies, kingdoms fighting and ruling—this may just be your cup of tea (or coffee,… — read more
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