Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Happy Filipino American History Month!!

 

Filipino American History Month occurs during the entire month of October. I am married to a Filipino-American and have enjoyed learning more about the Filipino-American and Filipino experience over the years.

I am focusing this post on books I've read by Filipino-Americans and Filipinos. I'm also including books I want to read in the future by Filipino-Americans. and Filipinos.

Here's a list of books I would like to read in the future:

1. The Farm by Joanne Ramos
2. Patron Saints of Nothing Randy Ribay
3. The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony by Annabelle Tometich
4. The Mythology Class: Where Philippine Legends Become Reality by Arnold Arre
5. Halina Filipina: A New Yorker in Manila by Aronold Arre

6. How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa

7. Bibliolepsy by Gina Apostol

8. The Mango Bride by Marivi Soliven

9. America Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo

10. 'Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries Series' by Mia P. Manansala

Here's a list of books I have already read:

1. Toxicology by Jessica Hagedorn

2. Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn

3. Dream Jungle by Jessica Hagedorn

4. The Gangster of Love by Jessica Hagedorn

5. The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco

6. Monsoon Mansion by Cinelle Barnes

7. Smaller and Smaller Circles by F. H. Batacan

Do you read books written by Filipino-American or Filipino writers? Do you have any recommendations? 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

I hope you're reading something special this weekend!!

Share with me which book you're reading and if you're

enjoying it so far.

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

 

I listened to the dramatized audio version of The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury. This chidlren's novela has been on my reading wishlist for quite awhile. Wow, what a great way to listen to this!! I really enjoyed this audio edition as it was like listening to an old time radio production. The entire audio experience was amazing! Needless to say this novel would make a great read around Halloween time for children (and adults too!!).

I liked the storyline and character development. The writing is excellent... It's Ray Bradbury, would you expect any less than great writing?

Below is the publisher's summary for The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury via GoodsReads:

Make storytime a little spookier with fantasy master Ray Bradbury as he takes readers on a riveting trip though space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween.

Join the shadowy Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud as he takes eight trick-or-treaters on an unforgettable journey to find their missing friend, Pip. Travel through space and time, from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral, all the way to the cemeteries of Mexico on el Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Is Pip still alive? And if so, can his friends save him from a ghastly fate before it’s too late?

"If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery history trip. You couldn't ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury." --The Boston Globe

I am giving The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury a rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

Bookish Quote of the Day!!

 

Bookish Quote of the Day!!!

 

Reading Made Easier Techniques!

 
Tyler White breaks it down in the above 4 minute video. It's an interesting take on the topic and worth a watch.

Top Ten Tuesday - Books I HAD to Have Immediately but Still Haven’t Read

 

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Top Ten Tuesday was originally created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

I have collected so many books over the years. There are several books I had to have immediately, yet haven't read. Below is a small sampling of my unread books I just had to have asap.

1. Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

2. Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Blood Type Diet Solution by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo

3. Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl

4. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

5. S. by J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst

6. The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks by Amy Stewart

7. A Sudden Light by Garth Stein

8. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

9. Somewhere Inside by Lisa Ling

10. The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Have you read any of the books I've listed? Which one should I consider reading first?

Bookish Quote of the Day!!