China Mieville
The Unchosen One: China Miéville's Un Lun Dun
I'm currently devouring the works of China Miéville and have reviewed Perdido Street Station and The City and the City in this blog. The author's offhand remark about wanting to write a boo…
China Mieville
Fractured Cities: China Miéville's The City and the City
When in Besźel. Only see Besźel. I have to get on a shuttle bus on my way to and from work, and the travel is about an hour, but I like it because I have time to read. I have finished Miéville'…
China Mieville
Book review: Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
I have recently arranged my bookshelf and got rid of most books. I want to read through the books I own first before trying to buy more, but I wasn't so strict with myself and bought some I rea…
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movies
Cold Skin [movie and book review]
“We are never very far from those we hate. For this very reason, we shall never be truly close to those we love." I was looking for new movies to watch and I read about the movie Cold Skin f…
christian life
Books I read: April 2018
Next month, I will be off on another journey! My free time will be limited so I might not be able to update this blog as often or even have time to read many books. I will write about that experience…
librarianship
Book review: LAYB LIFE, Mga Kwento at Karanasan ng Isang Librarian by Michael Pinto, RL
Layb Life: mga kwento at karanasan ng isang librarian by Michael Pinto. Quezon City: Great Books, ©2013. Warning at the book's beginning: " Bawal ang pikon. Bato-bato sa langit, ang tama…
book reviews
Books I read: March 2018
I started a Goodreads account to keep track of the books I'm reading. I'm still Malditang Librarian over there. I'm trying to catch up with reading since I'll be busy around May to A…
YA
Book review: Without Tess by Marcella Pixley
Without Tess by Marcella Pixley. New York: Square Fish, ©2011. This is another Booksale find. Without Tess is a young adult novel, and it tells the story of Lizzie, a teenager who still struggles…
books
Book review: Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller
Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller. New York: Fawcett Crest, ©1969 The original title of this book is "A Place for Us," and the real name of Isabel Miller is Alma Routsong. Have you…
mythology
Books I read: February 2018
This has been a busy month, I had my comprehensive exams for my Master's degree. It was for eight subjects and lasted for three Saturdays. I still managed to read three books. How fast time flies…
romance
Book review: Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, London: Definitions, ©2010 Warning: this book is about sibling incest. If you are uncomfortable or triggered with that, please feel free to skip ahead. On to the revi…
books
Books I read: January 2018
One of my new year's resolutions is read most of the books I have. I used to hoard books, a habit I've tried to get rid of (I'm successful so far). Now I buy more eBooks than physical boo…
teaching
Book review: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Matilda by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake. New York: Puffin Books, ©1988 As a librarian and book hoarder, it would surprise you to know that I haven't read Matilda until now! I was …
philippines
Book review: Tongues on Fire by Conrado de Quiros
Tongues on Fire by Conrado de Quiros, Manila: Anvil Publishing, ©2007 Thanks to my friend Roy who lent this book. Check out his blog: RODTrip . One of the writers that inspired me at an early ag…
studying tips
Book review: How to Win at College by Cal Newport
How to Win at College by Cal Newport. New York: Broadway Books, ©2005 I have written a lot about studying for the board exam in this blog. The most effective tip for the board exam is having a sol…
YA
Book review: Guardians of the Whills by Greg Rucka, a Star Wars novel
Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills by Greg Rucka, Glendale, California: Disney-Lucasfilm Press ©2017 I wrote about the movie Rogue One in my last post and how much I loved it. When I spotted this …
Malditang Librarian has been blogging about books, librarianship, and Iloilo City since 2016. I am a member of Iloilo Bloggers Society and I write for IBS Digital Network.
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