coypatalagsa ― Last weekend, Manila malls were screaming three-day sale and while mall rats were busy fighting for their lives to get that flattering dress and 5-inch red stilettos, I found my peace in bookstores. Acquiring all 11 books for only... (more)
coypatalagsa ― It’s really hard to write about a book that has captured hearts, sparked discussions and moved people around the world for generations now. It’s hard to tackle the issues conveyed in the novel because it ultimately talks about human... (more)
coypatalagsa ― “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife’s right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie,... (more)
coypatalagsa ― I’ve read this book almost a couple of months back and yet I can still vividly remember how Golden made me feel while I follow Sayuri’s life struggles, inhibitions, insecurities and redemption. Memoirs of a Geisha is one book that is... (more)
coypatalagsa ― I seldom read Children's Literature and once I do, I make sure that it is a Newbery Medal recipient. I've been eyeing Lois Lowry's The Giver and have been intrigued by it and when I found a cheap copy of the book, I never thought twice of... (more)
coypatalagsa ― So I cannot just simply leave home. I’ve been book blog hopping (the way I used to) for the past couple of hours and one thing hit me. I cannot afford to give this blog up. So the posting shall continue. Hopefully I could update this as often as I... (more)
coypatalagsa ― Hey guys, I’m giving my book blog a new home on Tumblr. It’s just easier to maintain and update the blog if I only have one platform for all my blogs. Thank you for all the support and for staying with this blog. I hope that you would also give... (more)
coypatalagsa ― When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting, "I'm clean livin'." I'm whispering, "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven." When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't... (more)
coypatalagsa ― I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person who has read David Nicholls’ One Day. It is one of the more popular book released last year and it was its overwhelming popularity, along with tons of personal and online recommendations, that... (more)
coypatalagsa ― After reading The Poisonwood Bible, it has never been hard for me to impulsively pick up and purchase another Barbara Kingsolver novel. The good thing about reading Pigs in Heaven is that it was never given the amount of hype most so-called... (more)
coypatalagsa ― One of the many pleasures of book blogging is being contacted by authors and publishers to help them in their genuine aspirations in boosting the esteem of local writers. It is my honor to share with you The Antithesis Collective’s genuine... (more)
coypatalagsa ― Another long overdue blog post. I’ve read Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go a little over a month ago and I’m trying to extract whatever I can remember from the book. I hope my memory won’t betray me tonight. For one, I didn’t... (more)
coypatalagsa ― “There are books full of great writing that don't have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story... don't be like the book-snobs who won't do that. Read sometimes for the words--the language. Don't be like the play-it-safers who won... (more)
coypatalagsa ― Sharing with you a couple of unfortunate reading experiences where supposed inspirational books didn’t serve their purpose. First fail: Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth Yes, you read it right. The book’s supposed to awaken your... (more)
coypatalagsa ― Came across this list online, and I know this would interest you, guys. Meet the 100 Most Beautiful Words in the English Language, according to Dr. Robert Beard: Ailurophile A cat-lover Assemblage ... (more)