Title/Author: Blackmail Bride/Normanda WhytePublisher: Ink-SlingerISBN: 978-1-908138-00-2 In a nutshellStalked by her abusive ex-husband, Lucy Grant is desperate for a protector. Lucy aims for the one man who is tough enough for the job, ex-convict Jack Welsh. Found guilty of a crime he didn’t commit, Jack Welsh is convinced Lucy’s ex set him up. Jack will…
Ish by Peter H. Reynolds
Title/Author: Ish/Peter H. ReynoldsPublisher: Walker BooksPages: 28ISBN 13: 978-1-84428-296-8 In a nutshellTo sum it up very simply, ish is about a boy named Ramon, who loved to draw, but was criticised and given harsh remarks by his brother, Leon. Ish is the sequel to The Dot. What I likedThe first thing that grabbed my attention…
Some Reads for Valentine’s Day?
Found these reads in Times Bookstore in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Thought it’d be quite apt for Valentine’s Day. According to reviews, the first one’s funny, the second one is helpful for someone who needs tips for a new husband in 5 days…hmmm…Title/Author: Asian Aphrodisiacs/Jerry HopkinsPublisher: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd (31 Jan 2007)Pages: 272ISBN 13:…
Hector And The Search for Happiness by Francois Lelord
Title/Author: Hector And The Search For HappinessPublisher: Gallic BooksNo. of Pages: 180ISBN 13: 978-1-906040-23-9 In a nutshellHector, a successful young psychiatrist, sets off round the world to find out what makes people happy and sad, and whether there is such a thing as the secret to true happiness What I likedI liked the overall simplicity…
Facts you didn’t know about Alice In Wonderland
I came across these facts about Alice in Wonderland in one of the many versions of the book, and thought they were interesting. So I’d like to share them with you 🙂 #1 The author, Lewis Carroll, whose real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was very meticulous and had this habit of making lists and…
Some of My Favourite Buys in 2010
I’ve been keeping these pictures in my phone for awhile now. I’m uploading them here to share them with you 🙂 These are some of my favourite buys in 2010. Why do I love them?1) As you can see, most of them are classics 🙂2) The beautiful pictures! The illustrations are so breathtaking they come…
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!
The Story behind Chinese New YearSo. What’s the story behind Chinese New Year (CNY)? There are various versions of this celebration. According to myths and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a terrible mythical monster called Nian (means ‘year’). He would come on the first day of New Year…
Teohlogy: The Word According to Patrick Teoh
Title/Author: Teohlogy: The Word According to Patrick TeohPublisher: ZI PublicationsNo. of Pages: 303ISBN 13: 978-967-5266-15-7Price: RM38 In a nutshell(Tiru-ed (copied) from back cover synopsis) With his trademark razor-sharp wit, Teoh in his aptly-named Teohlogy (Elaine, hats off to you! I thought the name was brilliant! :D) articles, previously published in the now defunct Off The…
Following the Dragon Tattoo trail
Just recently, a colleague of mine came back from a one-week holiday in Korea. I asked her if she visited “those famous ‘romantic spots’ featured in their drama series.” (Mind you, I’m not a fan. I came to know about them through my sister who’s one) There are many other places that are made famous…
A_Bookaholic Interviews Cornelia Funke, Author of Reckless
Finally! After months of waiting, here’s my interview (via email) with Cornelia Funke, the author of Reckless. Thank you Odelia from Pansing, for helping me arrange this 🙂 Cornelia is a multiple award-winning German author of children’s fiction. She is best known for her Inkworld trilogy (Read the first part, Inkheart. Loved it 🙂 My…
Hooked On Bookz 