Uncanny Updates: So We Have This Thing Called DEAR

Hello guys! Um, so I've been blabbing how I kinda hate how pressuring school is nowadays, right? Well, to alleviate this, our English teacher put together D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read, as far as my knowledge is concerned) it's a school-thing even in the States wherein a portion of their period is dedicated to just reading. In our case, it's the first 15 minutes of the class.

Basically, students should be able to read at least 10 books by December. I think each read corresponds to points? I really don't know the specifics, but I LOVE IT. Ooh, and it's gonna be done alongside our Literary Selection for this quarter, The Catcher in the Rye.

Due to this, I've thought of a list of books that I'd like to accomplish in the given time! I might not finish them all, but it's worth a try! (I might also add other books to the things I've read)

Uncanny Updates: The Compulsion Launch and Some Announcements!

 Guys!!! You might wanna check this out. It's the launching of Compulsion, today!!!!!

I just can't fathom how excited I am right now.

I've been eyeing Compulsion for quite a while now, as far as the past summer goes. It has a really interesting premise, and the reviews I've seen so far are great! I can't WAIT to pick this book up!

Now for the slight announcement. The author, Martina Boone, was actually very kind to let me join her Street Team! It's such an honor for me to be a part of this wonderful thing.

Another announcement! In this post, there are two splendid giveaways! Be sure to check those out!

Uncanny Updates: The Claudia Gray and Madeleine Roux Recap!

As you probably know, last October 18 (Saturday), NBS Glorietta held the event for Claudia Gray and Madeleine Roux here in Manila. And being a reader of their fabulous works, I made sure to be there!!!

Uncanny Updates: Jennifer E. Smith and Lissa Price PH!!

It's been almost one whole week since this event. I've got two-fifths of my mug filled with cold coffee, and Ribs by Lorde playing, so yes! Recap time! 

[Photo credits to Charm and National Bookstore!!]

Uncanny Updates: Alex London in PH Event Recap!!

Alex London, bestselling author of Proxy and Guardian, visited our country for a book signing event held in SM Aura, last Saturday, August 30. As the poster above suggests, the event was hosted by National Bookstore. Kudos for a VERY organized event!

[Photo credits to my Peculiar siblings: Charm, Karrel, Godwin, and Eriele!! Love you guys xx]

Uncanny Updates: The Jenny Han event recap!!!

HELLO!!!!!! Guess what? Another book signing!

This event would be my SECOND book signing to participate in.

And I was thrilled!!

The Book Blogger Test

So here we have another tag!!!!

Thank you, Fandomly Bookish  for tagging me!!

1) What are your top book pet hates?

I must say that I do not favor stubborn protagonists. I DESPISE them. 

I also don't like people who bash the books I love- especially when they haven't even read it. Like wtfudge?

Lastly, I hate- ABSOLUTELY LOATHE -letting non-bibliophiles borrow my books. But I give several exceptions...

Uncanny Updates : Book signings and Growing insanities

What's that? Did someone say book signings? with an S?!

Count me in!

That's right. Two very talented authors are coming to Manila in the upcoming months!

*hyperventilates*

I haven't read any of their works, or any books in the Chick-lit genre for that matter, but I've been hearing very great stuff from some of my "acquaintances" recently. Besides, who would let such an opportunity go?! Definitely not me.

So who exactly are these authors?

JENNY HAN!

First is the wonderful and cheery Jenny Han. She is the author of The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy (AKA The Belly Trilogy) , and co-author of the Burn for Burn series (which I'm kinda itching for to read). Also, her latest book, To All The Boys I've Loved Before was released to the public only recently.

She will come to the Philippines on June 21-22 . 

For frequently asked questions, click below!

As for the second author...

STEPHANIE PERKINS!!

Miss Stephanie Perkins is the author of Anna and the French Kiss, Lola and the Boy Next Door and the upcoming Isla and the Happily Ever After. 

She will arrive at the Philippines on July 5-July 6.

FAQ's below!

Uncanny Update : Scan ARC to be given away

I was groggily surfing the internet, at a time like 11:30 PM or so, and I saw the link of the blog of a fellow Filipino on our Peculiar group. Being a "new-Blogger" myself, I checked it out, and scrolled down and down, until I saw this particular post.

I clicked through it, and little did I know, someone was giving away an ARC! I wasn't familiar with arcs back then, but now, every time I see someone do a giveaway or a review of an "advanced reading copy", AKA arc, I get excited. Those copies weren't released to the public market yet, so it was really engaging.

According to themidnightgarden, Scan is a SciFi thriller, and if you know me, I adore SciFi and Thriller literature. Put them together? Magic.

It is also co-written by Sarah Fine, and from what I've been hearing, I think she's really amazing.

The giveaway itself requires you to do some very simple rafflecopter steps, and it will be finished after 3 weeks.  I wish everyone participating good luck!

Interested?

Uncanny Updates : I met three WONDERFUL authors!

Considering the time that has passed, this is an awfully late post.

But better late than never, right?

So, let's start from the beginning.

*Theremin music plays*

**If you don't know what that is, look it up**

A whopping six months ago, an advertisement of a famous bookstore here in the Philippines (National Book Store, for that matter) , caught my eye. It said that Ransom Riggs, Tahereh Mafi, and Veronica Rossi, three good authors, two of which I'm familiar with then, were coming to town, on April 26. I nearly FAINTED because of happiness! I simply love Ransom and Tahereh's books, and I was also excited to be exposed to a new trilogy, by Veronica Rossi. So of course, I prepared for the great Arrival (Rick Yancey fans out there, eh? eh?), buying their books and such. I even sold my old copy of Hollow City to buy a new one, just to have it signed! (rules rules rules)

A lot of other things happened in between, like inviting friends and accepting their rejection, blah blah blah (I cried)

AND THEN THE DAY CAME.