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Cebuano Literature Is Taking A Step In The Right Direction With D&Co Publishing

September 17, 2018 Krisha

"Hey, what do you think of D&Co Publishing's first book?" The shih tzu beside me licks her paw in response. I nod in perfect agreement.…

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Reader Submission: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Review

September 15, 2018 Krisha

Editor's note: It always warms my heart when readers send in their book recommendations and reviews. It lets me know what they're reading and it…

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Here’s How To Piss Your Bookish Friends Off (Worst Pet Peeves For Nerds!)

September 13, 2018 Krisha

Your bookish friends are probably some of the most laid-back people you will know in this life. They're probably chill about most things...but why do…

Reviews

Carry On By Rainbow Rowell Is The LGBTQ Harry Potter Fanfiction I Never Thought I Needed

August 28, 2018 Krisha

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis From Goodreads: Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen. That's what his…

How To Take Care Of Your Book Lover 101

August 26, 2018 Krisha

Let's face it: not everyone can understand book lovers. Many people don't get why bibliophiles spend a lot of time scouring secondhand bookstores, or why…

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Being A Filipino Book Blogger: ThirdWorldBookNerd One Year Later

August 21, 2018 Krisha

Here's a confession: I've been wanting to start a book blog since 2014. But I was young and I wanted to see the world. I…

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Check Out Our Giant Haul From Big Bad Wolf Books!

August 21, 2018 Krisha

Our nerd prayers have been answered! A few weeks ago, Big Bad Wolf Books finally came to Cebu, bringing with them a MILLION books, 60-80%…

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OMG, I Made Some Bookmarks

June 15, 2018 Krisha

I might have been bored. I might have stared at my computer screen for too long. Maybe it was the heat of this past summer.…

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A Review on Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

May 6, 2018 Krisha

Editor's Note: Book review submissions always make me happy! They remind me that our little book community on Facebook and Instagram is continuously growing and…

ThirdWorldBookNerd Vlog #2 : The Top 5 Struggles of Filipino Bookworms

May 5, 2018 Krisha

Have you ever tried to shoot a vlog? It's so weird, especially at the beginning. Especially when you realize that you're talking to a camera.…

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Alice In Wonderland Got A Creepy Makeover: The Hazel Wood Review

April 23, 2018 Krisha

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert Genre: YA Fantasy/Thriller/Mystery Synopsis From Goodreads: Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the…

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Is It Worth The Hype? The Cruel Prince Review

April 21, 2018 Krisha

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis From Goodreads: Of course, I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in…

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Strangely Super Awesomesauce: Strange The Dreamer Review

March 30, 2018 Krisha

Strange The Dreamer by Laini Taylor Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis from Goodreads: The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around—and Lazlo Strange, war…

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Crazy Fun Ride: A Study In Charlotte Review

March 23, 2018 Krisha

A Study In Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro Genre: YA/Mystery Thriller Synopsis from Goodreads: The last thing Jamie Watson wants is a rugby scholarship to Sherringford,…

Unboxing Mermaidcrate’s January “Enchanted” Box

March 6, 2018 Krisha

Hi everyone! If you've been following me here on the blog and anywhere else on social media, you'd probably know how long I've been playing…

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10 Awesome Ways To Score Cheap-ass Books in the PH

Ever wanted a book but can’t afford it? Ugh, we’ve all been there. It’s just one of the worst feelings in the world. The good thing is there are a…

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34 Struggles Only A Pinoy Bookworm Would Know

The life of a bookworm is hard, especially where we’re from. Here are 34 *struggles* only Pinoy book lovers would know. Share if you can relate! 🙂 Browsing through National…

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All-Time Favorite YA Novels

Some people say that I’m too old to read YA (boyfriend, I’m looking at you!). To them I say, shut up. Haha, I’m kidding. I may be twenty something and…

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Book Boyfriend: Rhysand

Hi! Welcome to our first Book Boyfriend post! If you’ve noticed, we’re big fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses so we’ll start off with none other than Death…

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Strangely Super Awesomesauce: Strange The Dreamer Review

Strange The Dreamer by Laini Taylor Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis from Goodreads: The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around—and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has…

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My Kind of Monsters: This Savage Song Review

This Savage Song by VE Schwab Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis From Goodreads: There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark…

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A Little Let Down: Warcross by Marie Lu Review

Warcross by Marie Lu Genre: YA/Action-Adventure Synopsis From Goodreads: For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten…

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A Court of Wings and Ruin Review and The End of My Suffering

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas Genre: Fantasy, YA/NA Synopsis from Goodreads: A nightmare, I’d told Tamlin. I was the nightmare. Feyre has returned to the…

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Cebuano Literature Is Taking A Step In The Right Direction With D&Co Publishing

Reader Submission: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Review

Here’s How To Piss Your Bookish Friends Off (Worst Pet Peeves For Nerds!)

Carry On By Rainbow Rowell Is The LGBTQ Harry Potter Fanfiction I Never Thought I Needed

How To Take Care Of Your Book Lover 101

Being A Filipino Book Blogger: ThirdWorldBookNerd One Year Later

Check Out Our Giant Haul From Big Bad Wolf Books!

OMG, I Made Some Bookmarks

A Review on Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

ThirdWorldBookNerd Vlog #2 : The Top 5 Struggles of Filipino Bookworms

Alice In Wonderland Got A Creepy Makeover: The Hazel Wood Review

Is It Worth The Hype? The Cruel Prince Review

Strangely Super Awesomesauce: Strange The Dreamer Review

Crazy Fun Ride: A Study In Charlotte Review

Unboxing Mermaidcrate’s January “Enchanted” Box

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Cebuano Literature Is Taking A Step In The Right Direction With D&Co Publishing

Reader Submission: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Review

Here's How To Piss Your Bookish Friends Off (Worst Pet Peeves For Nerds!)

Carry On By Rainbow Rowell Is The LGBTQ Harry Potter Fanfiction I Never Thought I Needed

How To Take Care Of Your Book Lover 101

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Reader Submission: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Review

Carry On By Rainbow Rowell Is The LGBTQ Harry Potter Fanfiction I Never Thought I Needed

A Review on Illuminae Files series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Here's How To Piss Your Bookish Friends Off (Worst Pet Peeves For Nerds!)

Check Out Our Giant Haul From Big Bad Wolf Books!

ThirdWorldBookNerd Vlog #2 : The Top 5 Struggles of Filipino Bookworms

Unboxing Mermaidcrate's January "Enchanted" Box