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Only 3 Books in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:14:00 +0000

Twisted 8 1/2 by Jessica Zafra and Puppy Love by F. Sionil Jose

I was quite a failure in 2010 for not reading as much as I should. I finished reading only three books. The three I finished are Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, Twisted 8 1/2 by Jessica Zafra and Puppy Love and Thirteen Love Stories by F. Sionil Jose.

The other books I started reading but haven't finished yet are the following:

Amarillo Slim's Biography In a World Full of Fat People
CS Lewis' The Silver Chair (The Chronicles of Narnia, Full-Color Collector's Edition), the only book in the series that I haven't finished reading yet
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown.

I'm hoping to finish the three books above plus Twisted 9 by Jessica Zafra (compliments of Melo), and this unexpected Christmas gift I received:

It's The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I listed this book in my wishlist in 2009 and after I watched the movie sometime in 2010, I wanted to have the book even more. I also have to start reading The Lord of the Rings trilogy which I promised I'd do since 2003.

I promise to be a better reader this year. Wish me luck!

A New Way to Read: Asus Eee Pads and Tablets

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:03:00 +0000

For all you bibliophiles, here are new ways to enjoy your books:

These gadgets will definitely change the way I read books. :) I'm setting my sights on getting one of these soon! SOOOOOON!

The Asus EeePad 121

a 12.1 inch tablet with a keyboard dock
runs on a Core 2 Duo, ultra low voltage processor
Windows 7 operating system
has a web camera
at least one USB port
battery can last to as long as 10 hours
projected price: $499

The Asus EeePad 101TC

10.1 inch multi-touch screen
projected to run on an Android operating system
more lightweight
Asus Ph's suggested retail price: P26,900

The Asus Eee Tablet

8 inches tablet
an Ereader with a note taking feature
has a web camera
has a micro sd slot
projected price: $199 – $299

For more news and innovations from Asus, visit their website.

Currently Reading: Amarillo Slim: In a World Full of Fat People

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:05:00 +0000

I have recently received a new book: Amarillo Slim's Biography entitled In a World Full of Fat People. I received it from Sir Gilbert Yap - Tan.

Amarillo Slim is one of the earliest's champions of the World Series of Poker and he lived most of his life gambling nd hustling. Smartly.

I am currently reading the book, and the introduction itself is already very entertaining.

"If there's anything worth arguing about, I'll either bet on it or shut up. And since it's not very becoming for a cowboy to be arguing, I've made a few wagers in my day. But, in my humble opinion, I'm no ordinary hustler. You see, neighbor, I never go looking for a sucker, I look for a champion and make a sucker out of him."

Amarillo talks frankly, in his distinct Texan cowboy nature, about his life, experiences and adventures as a poker player, hustler, and cowboy. And he does it in a straightforward way that makes me imagine I am actually talking to a real life cowboy.

I am looking forward to reading the rest of the book.

Thank you Sir Gilbert Yap - Tan for the book! :)

Looking Forward to Eat, Pray, Love

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:54:00 +0000

People have been raving about Eat, Pray, Love and I have been initially turned off by the word "pray" in the title, but there is just sooo much buzz about the book, that I must read it. I asked some people and they say I won't be turned off by the "pray" part.

I usually buy a book, read it, and watch the movie adapted from the book. In this case, I watched the movie's trailer and got even more interested in the book.

I think it's one of those inspirational books that will inspire me to be a better person, live my life better, and such. I find it interesting. I love it when the main character says "This is my leave no carbs behind experiment." I can definitely relate to that.

Sir Gilbert Tan has been reading the book and he considers it one of his favorites, so I am even more encouraged to read it.

On to the bookstore to get myself a copy.

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Official Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:53:00 +0000

The time has come for the Harry Potter movie series to come to a close. It's both exciting and sad. Just like the way we felt when the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released. The final movie of the same title, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released in two parts. The first part will be shown on November 2010, while the final part will be shown on July 2011.

Here's the official trailer of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (in HD):

"Why do you live?"

"Because I have something worth living for!"

Exciting!

I think these two final movies will be one of the better ones in the movie series. Thrilling! Definitely a feast for the eyes. Hopefully, it won't disappoint the book readers and won't alienate those who didn't read.

The movie still stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.

See you at the cinemas!

Get Help from Philosopher's Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:20:00 +0000

PhilosophersNotes - philosophersnotes.com

Helpful notes, summaries, and insights on self-help and new age books. :)

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Currently Reading: F. Sionil Jose and Jessica Zafra

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:08:00 +0000

Beside my pillow are books by two of my favorite Filipino writers: the nosebleed- inducing F. Sionil Jose and the sarcastic Jessica Zafra.

I am reading a compilation of Jose's short stories entitled "Puppy Love and Thirteen Short Stories." The stories are hardly romantic and never cheesy. Rather, they provide a raw and sometimes grim picture of love and the lives of the people who love. The first story, Puppy Love, is my favorite one so far.

I have only started reading Zafra's Twisted 8 1/2. I don't really know why the book is 8 1/2 rather than 8 or 9. I loved the other books in the Twisted series and I am loving this one. It's funny and her sarcasm really gets her point across. Most of the time.

I am reading the two books alternately depending on my mood. I am only able to read a couple of pages before I go to sleep. Busy time.

I'm happy that I'm almost halfway through my goal of reading five books for 2010. I hope to accomplish more.

Thanks to Melo Villareal for my free AUTOGRAPHED copy of Twisted 8 1/2. :)

Next on my reading list is The Silver Chair so I can finally complete the Chronicles of Narnia. Wish me luck!

Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:06:00 +0000

Given my current obsession with cooking and all things kitchen, I thought it necessary to read the Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential. And I wasn't wrong at all.

It is a good read. Definitely very entertaining. Not thought-provoking but eye-opening. A lot of people think being a chef is a fabulous, glamorous job. After all, Giada, Emeril, and Bobby seem to be living the life. But the hardcore truth is... it's a dirty, demanding job that requires talent, really strong back and legs, and the capacity to take everything in stride.

And Bourdain says it all with sooo much wit. True, I have not done sex and drugs in the kitchen. But man, my culinary friends and our chef instructors are some of the most alcoholic people I know. So, yes, I was able to relate to Bourdain's tales.

It also scared the hell out of me.

But I think this book is not just for us who love to live in the kitchen. It's a good, fun, and funny read for those who would like to live or are already living doing so passionately what they love most. Kitchen Confidential shows you the underbelly and ugly truths of being a chef and how only the strong and passionate will survive it.

True, not all of us will live the high life and succeed like Bourdain did. But we can all live vicariously through him and his tales. ;-)

And oh, I've seen the TV series. It's also fun to watch, but miles away from the book. :)

My Christmas Books Wish List 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0000

While waiting for my cousins at the National Bookstore at the Gaisano Mall of Davao, I fell in love... with certain books I'd like to have. Almost every year, I make a books wish list for Christmas. And this year I am doing the same thing again.

Here's my wishlist for 2009...

Since I am now engrossed with cooking and baking, here are some culinary books I'd like to have...

Larousse Gastronomique edited by Prosper Montagné, the greatest and biggest culinary encyclopedia.

My Life in France by Julia Child, a chronicle of her life and culinary adventures in France.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Louisette Berthole, Simone Beck, and Julia Child, one of the best and most useful cookbooks on French and Western cooking.

Of course I still want some non-fiction books such as...

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Of course, I would also like to receive other kinds of books but these are what I prefer. :)

Coming Soon: A New Dan Brown Novel

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Come September, Dan Brown will release his newest novel "The Solomon Key." What's even better is that the central character is once again the Robert Langdon of the Da Vinci Code and the Angels and Demons fame.

Formerly rumored to be entitled "The Solomon Key," there are yet no details as to the setting or topic that will be explored on "The Lost Symbol." Needless to say, it will be another interesting read. I hope. ;)

Meantime, the Angels and Demons film will be out really soon.

Fully Booked Rockwell Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:39:00 +0000

Fully Booked Rockwell will have a sale from October 17 - 19, 2008. All regular items will be sold with a 20% discount.

Local and consigned items are not included in the sale though.

Davao Reader's Circle

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:12:00 +0000

Raine, a Davao blogger has spearheaded the creation of the Davao Readers' Circle (DRC). DRC is a group of book lovers who meet twice a month. During meetings, members bring books that they lend to each other. They, of course, also discuss these books, the authors, and other literary stuff.

Here's a short presentation that Raine prepared...

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Poetry and Politics

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000

Poetry... politics... can the two go together?

National artist Bienvenido Lumbera says yes. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 17, from 3 to 5PM at Ateneo de Davao University he will be delivering a lecture on "Poetry and Politics." The lecture will be at the Roxas Room, F513-G, at the College Campus of AdDU.

Everybody is invited to attend. See you there!

Thanks to Dom for the heads up.

Florante at Laura: Mga Tauhan

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Florante - tagapagtanggol ng Albanya

Laura - anak ni Haring Linceus ng Albanya; iniibig ni Florante

Aladdin - anak ni Sultan Ali-Adab ng Persya

Flerida - magandang dalaga na taga-Persya; iniibig ni Aladdin

Haring Linceus - Hari ng Albania

Sultan Ali-Adab - Sultan ng Persya

Reyna Floresca - ina ni Florante

Duke Briseo - ama Florante; tagapagpayo ng Hari ng Albanya

Hari ng Krotona - lolo ni Florante

Conde Adolfo - karibal ni Florante

Conde Sileno - ama ni Adolfo

Menalipo - pinsan ni Florante

Menandro - matalik na kaibigan ni Florante

Antenor - guro ni Florante sa Gresya

Heneral Osmalik - heneral ng Persya na sumalakay sa Krotona

Heneral Miramolin - Turkong heneral

GoodReads.com's Best of 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:25:00 +0000

GoodReads.com has released their Best of 2007 Lists and here they are...

Goodreads 2007 Most-Read Fiction Books
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2. The Kite Runner
3. A Thousand Splendid Suns
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
5. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
6. The Catcher in the Rye
7. Middlesex
8. The Da Vinci Code
9. Water for Elephants
10. The Great Gatsby

Goodreads 2007 most-read non-fiction books
1. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
2. The Glass Castle: A Memoir
3. Me Talk Pretty One Day
4. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
5. Running with Scissors: A Memoir
6. Freakonomics Rev Ed: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
7. Into the Wild
8. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
9. The Omnivore's Dilemma
10. The Year of Magical Thinking

Florante at Laura: Sa Babasa Nito

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:54:00 +0000

Salamat sa iyo, O nnasang irog,
kung halagahan mo itong aking pagod,
ang tula ma'y bukal ng abit na kapos,
pakikinabangan ng ibig tumarok.

Kung sa bigalng tingi'y bubot at masaklap
palibhasa'y hilaw at mura ang balat,
ngunit kung namnamin ang sa lamang lasap
masasarapan din ang babasang pantas.

Di ko hinihinging pakamahalin mo,
tawana't dustain ang abang tula ko;
gawin ang ibigi't alpa'y nasa iyo,
ay huwag mo lamang baguhin ang berso.

Kung sa pagbasa mo'y may tulang malabo,
bago mo hatulang katkatin at liko,
pasuriin muna ang luwasa't hulo
at makikilalang malinaw at wasto.

Ang may tandang letra alinmang talata
di mo mawatasa't malalim na wika,
ang mata'y itingin sa dakong ibaba
buong kahuluga'y mapag-uunawa.

Hanggang dito ako O nanasang pantas,
sa akay Sigesmundo'y huwag ding matulad,
sa gayong katamis wikang masasarap
ay sa kababgo ng tula'y umalat.

TaleCraft Story-Creation Contest in Davao City

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:49:00 +0000

TaleCraft, a unique card game invented by Davaoeña Ria Lu, is holdingStory-Creation Contest in Davao City on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

There are two competition categories:
(A)For players 12-16 years old
(B)For players 17 and up

Exciting prizes await the competition winners.

See you this Saturday! :)

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noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:43:00 +0000

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Florante at Laura: Kay Celia

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:23:00 +0000

Kay Celia

Kung pagsaulan kong basahin sa isip
ang nakaraan araw ng pag-ibig,
may mahahagilap kayang natititik
liban na kay Celian namugad sa dibdib?

Yaong Celiang laging pinanganganibang
baka makalimot sa pag-iibigan,
ang ikinalubog niring kapalaran
sa lubhang malalim na karalitaan.

Makaligtaan ko kayang di basahin
nagdaang panahon ng suyuan namin?
Kaniyang pagsintang ginugol sa akin
at pinuhunan kong pagod at hilahil?

Lumipas ang araw na lubhang matamis
at walang natira kundi ang pag-ibig,
tapat na pagsuying lalagi sa dibdib
hanggang sa libingan bangkay koy maidlip.

Ngayong namamanglaw na pangungulila,
ang ginagawa kong pag-aliw sa dusa:
nagdaang panaho’y inaalaala,
sa iyong larawa’y ninitang ginhawa.

Sa larawang guhit ng sa sintal pinsel
kusang knilimbag sa puso’t panimdim,
nag-iisang sanglang naiwan sa akin
at di mananakaw magpahanggang libing.

Ang kaluluwa ko’y kusang dumadalaw
sa lansanga’t nayong iyong niyapakan;
sa ilog Beata’t Hilom na mababaw
yaring aking puso’y laging lumiligaw.

Di mamakailang mupo ang panimdim
sa puno ng manggang naraanan natin,
sa nagbiting bungang ibig mong pitasin
ang ulilang sint’y aking inaaliw.

Ang katauhan ko’y kusang nagtatalik
sa buntonghininga nang ika’y may sakit;
himutok ko noo’y inaaring langit,
Paraiso naman ang may tulong silid.

Nililigawan ko ang iyong larawan
sa Makating ilog na kinalagian;
binabakas ko rin sa masayang dongan,
yapak ng paa mo sa batong tuntungan.

Nagbabalik mandi’t parang hinaharap
dito ang panahong masayang lumipas
na kung maliligo’y sa tubig aagap,
nang hindi abutin ng tabsing sa dagat.
Parang narinig ang lagi mong wika:
Tatlong araw na di natatanaw-tama.
At sinasagot ko ng sabing may tuwa:
Sa isa katao’y marami ang handa.

Ang pa nga’t walang di nasisiyasat
ang pag-iisip ko sa tuwang kumupas;
sa kagugunita, luha'y lagaslas
sabay ang taghoy kong O, nasawing palad!

Nasaan si Celiang ligaya dibdib?
Ang suyuan nami'y bakit di lumawig?
Nahan ang panahong isa niyang titig
ang siyang buhay ko, kaluluwa't langit?

Bakit baga niyong kami'y maghiwalay
ay di pa nakitil yaring buhay?
Kung gunitain ka'y aking kamatayan,
sa puso ko Celia'y di ka mapaparam.

Itong di matiis na pagdaralita
nang dahil sa iyo, O nalayong tuwa,
ang siyang umakay na ako'y tumula,
awitin ang buhay ng isang naaba.

Celia, talastas ko't malabis na umid,
mangmang ang musa ko't malumbay ang tinig
palaring dinggin mo ang talinga't isip.

Ito'y unang bukal ng bait kong kutad
na inihahandog sa mahal mong yapak:
tanggapin mo nawa kahit walang lasap,
nagbuhat sa puso ng lingkod na tapat.

Kung kasadlakan man ng pula't pag-ayop,
tubo ko'y dakila sa puhunang pagod,
kung binabasa mo'y isa mang himutok
ay alalahanin yaring naghahandog.

Masasayang nimpa sa lawa ng Bai,
Sirenas, ang tinig ay kawili-wili,
kayo ngayo'y siyang pinipintakasi
ng lubhang mapanglaw na musa kong imbi.

Ahon sa dalata't pampang na nagligid,
tonohan ng lira yaring abang awit
na nagsaaslitang buhay ma'y mapatid,
tapat na pagsinta'y hangad na lumawig.

Ikaw na bulaklak niring dili-dili,
Celiang sagisag mo'y ang eMe A eRe;
sa birheng mag-ina'y ipamintakasi
ang tapat mong lingkod nsa si eFe Be.

Notes
This is a dedication to Balagtas' beloved Celia to whom he offers the awit Florante at Laura. In this dedication, Balagtas laments his loss of Celia, and how his sorrow and longing for Celia has inspired him to write Florante at Laura.

Florante at Laura

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:23:00 +0000

Florante at Laura (Florante and Laura) is one of the most popular pieces of Filipino literature written by Francisco Balagtas (Baltazar)i the 1830s. It is a lyrical poem with 399 categorized as an "awit" in Philippine Literature.

This is the first post in Pinoy Reader's Florante at Laura series.

The Bibliophile Stalker's Neil Gaiman in the Philippines' Compendium

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:51:00 +0000

Charles Tan aka the Bibliophile Stalker is providing a compendium of everything related to Neil Gaiman's recent trip to the Philippines.

Included in the compendium are:
Neil Gaiman's Philippine Advertising Congress talk: Imagination and Creativity in the Contemporary World - link
and
A Gathering of Dreamlings and Nightmares - link

Charles also has links to his accounts of Neil Gaiman's 2005 trip:
Writer's Forum
Jam 88.3 Interview
MTV Hanging Out
NU 107

Have fun Neil Gaiman fans! :D

Order of the Chronicles of Narnia Books

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:34:00 +0000

Earlier today, Kuya Andrew was asking me for the order of CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books. I found it hard to remember the order of the books because I didn't read the books in order. And quite honestly, the series' events are quite confusing.

The books were published in the following order:
1) The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - 1950
2) Prince Caspian - 1951
3) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 1952
4) The Silver Chair - 1953
5) The Horse and His Boy - 1954
6) The Magician's Nephew - 1955
7) The Last Battle - 1956

Officially, the books' chronological order is as follows:
1) The Magician's Nephew
2) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
3) The Horse and His Boy
4) Prince Caspian
5) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
6) The Silver Chair
7) The Last Battle

Harry Potter Fans Get a Chance to Win a Part in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:21:00 +0000

In a unique promo, a website is offering the chance of a lifetime for a Harry Potter fan to have a walk in role in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. The bad news... you can only join if you live in UK. :(

For UK residents, you can find the contest here.

Discovering Mathematics: The Art of Investigation

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:21:00 +0000

I admit it... I ♥ Math. It might not love me that much, but I absolutely love it. So when I heard about the Discovering Mathematics: The Art of Investigation (Dover Books on Mathematical & Word Recreations), I was intrigued and sieged with want.

According to the Queena Lee-Chua it is a classic book that presents a different view of Math. It presents intriguing and challenging problems that may be solved by use of "high school math, plus a little courage and lots of patience."

This book is now on my list of must-haves. I am looking forward to immersing myself in its geekiness.

I am Joining the Mindanao Bloggers Summit

noreply@blogger.com (Ria Jose) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:36:00 +0000

This Saturday, expect me to be busy as a bee (as if that's not my usual state), because I am attending the First Mindanao Bloggers Summit (MBS1). MBS1 is going to be held as part of the 6th Mindanao ICT Congress and 1st BIMP-EAGA ICT Conference.

It is going to be held at the NCCC Mall of Davao (located along McArthur Highway in Davao City) on October 27, 2007 from 9 am to 6 pm. Registration and participation is totally free for all bloggers. Just register HERE.

The tentative Program of MBS1 is as follows (may change):

Opening Remarks: Building a Bloggers Community by Blogie Robillo
Keynote Speech: Blogging & Participatory Governance by Hon. Pete Laviña
Blogging in Mindanao: Travel & Technology by Bob Martin
Socio-Cultural Mindset of the Mindanaoan by Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ
LUNCH
Transition from “Emo” to Niche Blogging by Kim Castillo
Blogging as a Way of Life: Problogging & New Media by Jayvee Fernandez
How to Optimize Your Wordpress Blog for Top Search Rankings by Marc Macalua
Presentation of Summit Resolutions: The Role of Bloggers in Fostering Understanding & Peace in Mindanao
Pick Their Brains Session with A-List Bloggers: Abe Olandres, Aileen Apolo, Andrew dela Serna, Bob Martin, Jayvee Fernandez

And to make things more interesting, we also have three Side Events:
Mindanao Bloggers Fellowship Night
Venue: 2/F Casa Habana, Habana Compound, Rizal St., Davao City
Time: 9:00 PM
No entrance fee!

You Got Blogged! DigitalFilipino.com / MindanaoBloggers.com Review-a-Blog Competition
Review a Mindanao blog and win cash prizes! Are you a Mindanaoan? Make sure your blog is included in the Mindanao Blog Directory.
Here's how to join. View the entries here.

Mindanao Blog Awards
Not your usual blog contest: categories include Best Advocacy Blog, Best Travel Blog, Best Bisaya Blog, Best Blog of Mindanao, and more! To be nominated, submit your blog to the Mindanao Blog Directory.
This contest will be launched during the Summit.

MBS1 is proudly organized by Davao's The Usual Suspects: Pete, Andrew, Blogie, Dom, Jun, Kim, Marc, Migs, and Ria (me).

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