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message 1: by Ivy (new)

Ivy (ivymempin) | 7 comments Hey guys. I need your help. I'm having book slump..
Just wanna know if any of you can help me with my nightmare. hahaha anyway i think it was cause by my last read. Any genre will do but i love to read a book with strong lady protagonist? Like Evelyn Hugo?


message 2: by Andy (new)

Andy January (andyskiyy) | 13 comments Circe? I've read good reviews about it.


message 3: by Ivy (new)

Ivy (ivymempin) | 7 comments oh yeah. but i already read it, like 2yrs. ago. :-) haha any other??


message 4: by Mina (new)

Mina (minaaame) | 7 comments City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. Currently reading it right now 'cause people said it's similar to Evelyn Hugo but different story line.


message 5: by Ivy (new)

Ivy (ivymempin) | 7 comments definitely gonna check it out.. thank you!!


message 6: by Luna (new)

Luna (bookishnightwitch) The Alice Network by Kate Quinn


message 7: by Annika (new)

Annika Mae (annikawonderbooks) | 6 comments I suggest that you can start up on some graphic novels so it will stimulate you to read and get hook of it. Try "Heartstopper." It is a quick read, and can definitely get you back on your track.After that you can start to dive in on Aliceverse, such as "Solitaire" or "Radio Silence"

You can also try short story compilation or poetry books, in case you did not like graphic books.


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Thea Campbell (vheax) | 10 comments Ivy wrote: "Hey guys. I need your help. I'm having book slump..
Just wanna know if any of you can help me with my nightmare. hahaha anyway i think it was cause by my last read. Any genre will do but i love to ..."


Hi Ate, The Book of Longings has a strong female protagonist in a very unconventional way. I personally loved her, and felt she was very brave for her time. But the book may be a bit taboo for some bc she's supposedly Jesus' "wife." Haha but it's one of my favorite books, and her strong willed character was super inspiring! Definitely a feminist book and very teaching with history.


message 9: by Ivy (new)

Ivy (ivymempin) | 7 comments ooohhh. sounds interesting.
definitely gonna put on my TBR list.
Thank you so much.. ;-*


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe

It's not well-known, but it's great if you're into contemporary novels.

Here's my non-spoiler review if you're interested:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows is an outstanding YA dark fantasy within the Grishaverse. No wonder it's extremely popular.

Here's my review if you're interested:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman just topped my read list. Highly recommended.

Here's my non-spoiler review if you're interested:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto is one of the better YA RomCom I've read so far.

Here's a non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt was too good for a debut. Highly Recommended.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin was a great Lit Fic. Highly Recommended.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Tall Story by Candy Gourlay
Tall Story by Candy Gourlay is evident that the author was still new at that time. Would still recommend it for specific readers.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1) by Travis Baldree
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is charmingly simple and cozy. Recommended.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid has the perfect morally grey protagonist. Highly Recommended.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments Strong Female Protagonist po dito
Wild Song by Candy Gourlay
Wild Song by Candy Gourlay. Isa siyang Filipina author sa London.

Here's my non=spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Random Spider (on a hiatus?) | 36 comments The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is the best book I've read this year so far. Strong heroine protagonists.

Here's my non-spoiler review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 22: by Chay Chay (last edited Jul 30, 2024 10:06AM) (new)

Chay Chay | 4 comments Urduja (Alamat Series, #4) by Herbert De Leon

Lam-ang (Alamat Series, #1) by Herbert De Leon

Such a great series, for a Filipino who loves Mythology... you can definitely relate.


message 23: by Roxy Online LLC (new)

Roxy Online LLC | 8 comments Chay Chay wrote: "Urduja[

book: Lam-ang|62369554]

Such a great series, for a Filipino who loves Mythology... you can definitely relate."


That's great. I am a USA reseller of Filipino books published in the Philippines including fantasy books inspired by Philippine mythology, the Alinam series. Feel free to visit: Alinam Book 1: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235594834422 and Alinam Book 2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235605639259. Thank you so much!


message 24: by Jamie (new)

Jamie | 2 comments Hi, I am new here. I am planning to come back home to the Philippines this coming Manila International Book Fair this September 2024. I am planning to buy really good books written by Filipino authors and take them with me here in the USA. So, I would like to ask everyone to comment their best (just one per person) recommended book from the Philippines so that I could add it to mycart if so happen that I found them in MIBF event. Also... I'm an author too, I'll sign my book during the event. (Smiley emoji) Thanks


message 25: by Roxy Online LLC (new)

Roxy Online LLC | 8 comments JomGamerland wrote: "Hi, I am new here. I am planning to come back home to the Philippines this coming Manila International Book Fair this September 2024. I am planning to buy really good books written by Filipino auth..."

That's great! I always miss the Manila International Book Fair because I go home in the Philippines in wrong dates but I been to the Philippine Book Festival few months ago.

I happen to be a USA reseller of Filipino books published in the Philippines and one of my bestsellers are Bob Ong and Lualhati Bautista so feel free to check them out in my Ebay store: www.ebay.com/usr/roxyonline

Have fun in the Manila International Book Fair and congratulations for being an author!


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