Manila International Book Fair 2015 Recap + Tips

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This post is a bit late but better late than never, right?

Last September 20 my friend Sai and I went to the much-awaited Manila International Book Fair. It was our first time and we didn’t know what to expect! The gates would open at 10 AM and we wanted to be early because we live outside the Metro. We arrived at the SMX Convention Center just before 8 AM and waited in line until 10. It wasn’t so bad because I had a book (and a friend!) with me.
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Is This The End Of My Blogging Days?

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I’ve always been a free spirit, always searching for the next great adventure. When I am in pursuit of a new escapade I never look back.

Before blogging on Books Keep Me Sane I was on Tumblr for four years. I did enjoy the four years I was on Tumblr but one day I got tired of it all and I felt like I wanted to try my hands on something new. I was tired of ranting on Tumblr about myself, because honestly, my life’s pretty boring, it just revolves around one thing— reading. Continue reading

INTERVIEW + EXCERPT: Plain Vanilla by Ines Bautista-Yao

Hey bloglings! This is a major fan girl moment for me! I have Ines Bautista-Yao on the blog today. In case you don’t know, she’s one of my favorite Filipino authors .(!!!) She’s just released a new book called Plain Vanilla! (And the cover looks gorgeous, doesn’t it?)

Without further ado, here’s my interview with Ines!.

Farzy: What do you think makes a writer a writer?

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RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Hardcore vol 2 (Hardcore #2) by Staci Hart

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Hi guys! I’m here today with a very special release day blitz for Hardcore vol 2. Now, I really really LOVE this serial, you guys. You should definitely check it out. Oh and be sure to read my 4-star review of Hardcore vol 1 and my 5-star review of Hardcore vol 2.

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