Picture taken from: http://www.migf.com/…/Launch/GH9T5103.jpgWinnie Loo doesn’t need much introduction. If you haven’t heard of her, you must’ve been living in Mars 😛 The Founder of A Cut Above is one of the most down-to-earth and humble person I’ve ever met. With so many awards and recognition in her hands, she still holds true to herself…
Tag: Books
The Filth That Brought Fame
I’m not sure if the feminists I know would turn Fechtgebiete into flames after reading it or not, (I’ve yet to lay my hands on it. The UK publishers are now battling to sign up this Europe’s new sensation) because some say Fechtgebiete’s astounding popularity has been fueled by prurient fascination.Feuchtgebiete, which translates as ‘wetlands’…
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman by Haruki Murakami
Joe, if you’re reading this, just wanted to let u know that it’z coz of you I’m reading his book haha I remember you told me about him before…about one of his books, can’t remember the title exactly, but I stumbled on this book at a book fair. So I thought of trying him out….
Sailing with Poppies
To be honest, I enjoyed every moment reading the first few pages of Sea of Poppies (If you’re not familiar with literature, I’d strongly suggest you google some reviews on the book. It’d help a great deal). I mean, how could anyone not fall in love with descriptions such as this, ‘the blooms lingered so…
An Evening with Chiew-Siah Tei (20th June, 2008, Friday)
Her words of advice continued to linger on my mind even after leaving our meeting place at the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. Her smile radiates that of a very calm person with a quiet confidence – one that if shaken, can emerge victorious. Chiew-Siah Tei was born and bred in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, a…
Little Launch of Two Writers
The moment I’ve been waiting for has arrived. I am finally meeting the author of ‘Little Hut of Leaping Fishes’ Chiew-Siah Tei. Her book, ‘Little Hut of Leaping Fishes’ was officially launched at the British Council, Kuala Lumpur yesterday. It was the first time that the British Council and book distributors Pansing had worked in…
Hooked On Bookz 