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A Little Late, But Not Really

A Little Late, But Not Really

I know I’m a “little” late, but I couldn’t bear to watch the movie without reading the books. Although I’ve already heard about this trilogy even before talks of developing it into a movie surfaced, … Continue reading →

Posted on 29 March, 2012 by Corrine · 8 Comments

Book Club Read: The Book Thief

Book Club Read: The Book Thief

Few books have blown me away the way The Book Thief did. I’m not exaggerating the least bit when I tell you that this will go down as one of my all-time favorite books.

Posted on 21 December, 2011 by Corrine · Leave a comment

Book Club Read: Middlesex

Book Club Read: Middlesex

For our third book club assignment, Grace picked Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Sounds familiar? It’s because he’s the same dude who wrote the notoriously popular The Virgin Suicides. Well, at least to people in my … Continue reading →

Posted on 4 October, 2011 by Corrine · 6 Comments

Book Club Read: Looking For Alaska

Book Club Read: Looking For Alaska

“I wanted so badly to lie down next to her on the couch, to wrap my arms around her and sleep. Not fuck, like in those movies. Not even have sex. Just sleep together, in … Continue reading →

Posted on 3 September, 2011 by Corrine · 1 Comment

New Read: Slam by Nick Hornby

New Read: Slam by Nick Hornby

“It’s funny, isn’t it?” she said when she could speak again. “My mum and dad think you’ve messed me up, and dragged me down, and all that. And I’ve tried to stick up for you. … Continue reading →

Posted on 22 August, 2011 by Corrine · Leave a comment

Bookers: Porn For The Brain

Bookers: Porn For The Brain

If you’re a book whore like me, you would know that the hunt for a great book doesn’t end in visiting your favorite Powerbooks or Fully Booked branches. A lot of the truly amazing reads … Continue reading →

Posted on 30 July, 2011 by Corrine · Leave a comment

Quote Whore: Invisible Monsters

Quote Whore: Invisible Monsters

I’ve grown this habit of underlining my favorite dialogues, sentences and phrases from a book. Now that I’m finished with Invisible Monsters, I can (maybe) let you in on the dramatic and exaggerated world of … Continue reading →

Posted on 26 July, 2011 by Corrine · Leave a comment

Book Club Read: Invisible Monsters

Book Club Read: Invisible Monsters

I have no idea how book clubs work but I don’t care really. I just like to read. Our first assignment (er, is that what you call it?) is Chuck Palahniuk’s Invisible Monsters. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted on 19 July, 2011 by Corrine · Leave a comment

Looking For Murakami

Looking For Murakami

This year, I will focus my investments on books. I promise to buy a book every pay day. And I will start come next pay day, which is on April 15. I already have my … Continue reading →

Posted on 3 April, 2010 by Corrine · Leave a comment
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