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My Thoughts About Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Book Review #136)

So here’s another work from an author that I consider now as an authority when it comes to talking about Feminism. You maybe thinking that I am loosely using the word “authority” as I’ve only read two of his works but this author made me understand what feminism really is and is not, better than… Read More My Thoughts About Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Book Review #136)

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My Thoughts About We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Book Review #129)

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie defines a feminist as “a man or a woman who says, yes, there’s a problem with gender today and we must fix it, we must do better. All of us, women and men, must do better.” Prior to reading this book, feminism is an ideology that is vague for me. I’ve been… Read More My Thoughts About We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Book Review #129)

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My Thoughts About Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (Book Review #127)

This is by far one of the most endearing books that I read in a while. From its characters to its story, this is a book that will definitely stay with me for a long time due to its cuteness. It’s amazing how the author was able to mix everything so flawlessly and I’m now… Read More My Thoughts About Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (Book Review #127)

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My Thoughts About The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang (Book Review #118)

What defines a family? Is the definition of family constant? Or does it change as time passes? Honest. Heartbreaking. Hilarious. Hopeful. Those are the words that, for me, best describe The Wangs vs. The World, the debut novel of journalist Jade Chang. I have high hopes going into this book. This book is in almost all… Read More My Thoughts About The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang (Book Review #118)

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My Thoughts About Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven (Book Review #116)

You are wanted. You are needed. You are loved. Jennifer Niven is really good with playing with the feelings and emotions of her readers. If Violet & Finch’s story in All The Bright Places took you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, in Holding Up the Universe, be prepared for another ride. Niven yet… Read More My Thoughts About Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven (Book Review #116)

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My Thoughts About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Harry Potter #8) by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne (Book Review #111)

If there would be an award for the most overly hyped-up book this 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would definitely, hands-down, be the winner. It will no longer be a surprise if this book will be this year’s best selling book. I have to be honest, I have only read the first book… Read More My Thoughts About Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Harry Potter #8) by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne (Book Review #111)

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My Thoughts About Saga, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan (Writer) and Fiona Staples (Artist) (Book Review #110)

I’m in love with this comic series! I’m really enjoying this series so far. After finishing Volume 1 not so long ago, I know I have to immediately pickup the next volume. I’m planning to finish all the available volumes this year but I am doing it slowly because it will take some time again… Read More My Thoughts About Saga, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan (Writer) and Fiona Staples (Artist) (Book Review #110)

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My Thoughts About Soft in the Head by Marie-Sabine Roger (Book Review #109)

This is easily the most touching book that I read this year. This book is just overflowing with honesty and sincerity that did not find it hard to connect to it. The book follows the story of a unique friendship between a 85-year old Margueritte and 45-year old Germain. Germain was not born in what… Read More My Thoughts About Soft in the Head by Marie-Sabine Roger (Book Review #109)

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My Thoughts About Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan (Writer) and Fiona Staples (Artist) (Book Review #103)

The hype is true. The hype is real. Before diving into this graphic novel, my expectations were really very high. I always see this on almost all of the “Top Graphic Novels of all Time” list that I have read or watched. A lot of people are so over the moon with this series that… Read More My Thoughts About Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan (Writer) and Fiona Staples (Artist) (Book Review #103)

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My Thoughts About Between the World and Me by Ta-nehesi Coates (Book Review #100)

So this is my 100th book review in this blog! How awesome is that? Thank you for sticking around. 🙂 Time really flies very quickly. It took me some time to actually decide what book to read for my 100th review. When I got tired of thinking, on a whim, I picked up this book.… Read More My Thoughts About Between the World and Me by Ta-nehesi Coates (Book Review #100)

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My Thoughts About All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (Book Review #99)

The book is a story about sufferings told thru the perspectives of the main characters, two broken 17 year-old high school seniors, Theodore Finch, the school freak, and Violet Markey, the popular school girl. It starts when Violet tries to kill herself by jumping from a bell tower only to be preempted by Finch who… Read More My Thoughts About All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (Book Review #99)

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My Thoughts About Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell (Book Review #94)

Specially written for the 2016 UK World Book Day, Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell is a fascinating story about a Star Wars fanatic, Elena. Eager to watch the latest Star Wars movie installment, she decided to line up four days ahead of the release date outside her local cinema despite her mom’s qualms about it.… Read More My Thoughts About Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell (Book Review #94)

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My Thoughts About Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Book Review #84)

The book is of Celaena Sardothien, an 18-year-old assassin from the kingdom of Adarlan in the land of Erilea. She was raised to become a killer, learning all the skills that she needs from the hands of the best in the land until she was considered the best, notorious and most vicious assassin. She enjoyed… Read More My Thoughts About Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Book Review #84)

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My Thoughts About Teen Angst? Naaah… by Ned Vizzini (Book Review #77)

“The events in these stories are real. Some names have been changed so I don’t get yelled at.” – Ned Vizzini Want to read an authentic life story of a teen told in funny and dorky way? Then this is the book for you. This book is composed of the author’s compiled stories, divided into… Read More My Thoughts About Teen Angst? Naaah… by Ned Vizzini (Book Review #77)

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My Thoughts About Si Janus Silang at ang Labanang Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar Calabia Samar (Book Review #74)

After finishing the first book in the series, I’ve contemplated if I’ll immediately continue on reading the next. Not that I didn’t enjoy the first one but because the first book is a total cliffhanger and I’m afraid that this book will be the same. The third book won’t be out anytime soon and I… Read More My Thoughts About Si Janus Silang at ang Labanang Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar Calabia Samar (Book Review #74)

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