Author: Mina Deocareza
‘My Friend Anna: The True Story Of a Fake Heiress’ by Rachel DeLoache Williams [Book Review]
I really enjoyed this book, even though I have some issues with it. Of course, my enjoyment comes from the fact that it tells a really interesting story about a fake heiress. It’s not every day that we hear of stories like this. It really proves that reality is stranger than fiction. I don’t trust
‘Period Power: A Manifesto For The Menstrual Movement’ By Nadya Okamoto [Book Review]
It’s already 2020, but period-shaming is still a thing. In fact, in some communities, menstruation is still frowned upon that they continue to observe questionable practices that do nothing but put women’s lives in danger. Worse, these traditions are mostly baseless. Let’s take chhaupadi for example. It’s a practice in Nepal wherein menstruating women are
‘The Art Of Stillness: Adventures In Going Nowhere’ By Pico Iyer [Book Review]
This is perfect for anyone who’s invested in inner work, especially now that many of us are still in isolation because of the pandemic. It is also for those who have been seeking quiet for a long time, probably because they have been tired of the chaos they usually experience in their lives. As the
‘I See You’ By Clare Mackintosh [Book Review]
This is another creepy yet exciting book. The story begins when Zoe, a middle-aged woman, sees her photo in the ad section of a local newspaper. It seems like an ad for a dating site, except the provided website URL and phone number do not seem to work. Zoe tells her family and close friends
‘Convenience Store Woman’ By Sayaka Murata [Book Review]
This book tells a really interesting story about Keiko Furukura, a woman who has worked for the same convenience store for 18 years. She knows how strange her life has been, and she’s okay with it. She has never been in a relationship, and she doesn’t have a lot of friends, either. Her life has
Book Hunting Tips
The romance with books is not just about the actual reading experience. It also involves other things, including hunting and buying. Walking into a store and sniffing the pungent scent of books, for instance, is a unique experience lots of book lovers really cherish and treasure. There is also the thrill of looking for a
‘Bird Box’ By Josh Malerman [Book Review]
I first learned about this book while listening to an episode of a podcast called “All The Books” sometime in 2017. It was a scary book, according to the hosts, so it immediately piqued my curiosity. The book is about Malorie and her unique journey to the unknown in a post-apocalyptic setting. She is a
In Defense Of Ebook Readers
Anyone who has ever loved a book is pretty much aware of how sensory the reading experience can be. As you try to make sense of the printed word, you also feel the texture of the paper and smell the pages. All this, as your ears pay attention to the sound of each page turn,
‘The Vegetarian’ By Han Kang [Book Review]
This novella has three parts: “The Vegetarian,” “Mongolian Mark,” and “Flaming Trees.” “The Vegetarian” focuses on Yong-hye, who decides to stop eating meat after having a nightmare. Her husband finds this sudden dietary change weird and even gets mad at her for her decision. He tries to get his in-laws involved, hoping this will change
‘Wonder Boys’ By Michael Chabon [Book Review]
This novel is so close to my heart. Besides the fact that it’s a book by Michael Chabon, an author I’ve been obsessed with these past few years, its story also focuses on a writer who, for seven years, has been trying to finish his latest novel. I have to admit, though, that this protagonist