The Reading Spree

Flipping pages and finding common denominators

  • The World Book and Copyright Day 2012.

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    So yeah, as expected, I didn’t get to go to the World Book and Copyright Day. But I did get information on what went down last April 22 at the Planas Garden, thanks to the Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines and FILCOLS − they sent over this press release over the weekend, as well as…

  • The Three Amigos.

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    It’s been more than two years since my last bulk book review for The Reading Spree, and it makes me very sad to say that I’m still working on the third one. My bad. If things go as planned, I’ll be able to post before the month of May ends. Don’t worry, the theme for…

  • The One Weekend Book Series: Now In Manila.

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    All writers dream of penning and publishing their own book. These writers can work with a major publishing house, take the self-publishing route, participate in yearly events like NaNoWriMo, crank out their book at their own pace, and even veer away from publication and mass distribution altogether (like what my grandfather did when he wrote…

  • Dia del Libro on April 21!

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    Once again, Instituto Cervantes de Manila is set to welcome hordes of bookworms for Día del Libro/International Book Day! Read Instituto Cervantes’ press release here. I had so much fun there back in 2010, and sadly, I wasn’t able to go back last year. Not too sure about this year, either. Advice: Go there early.…

  • Mark Your Calendars!

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    Love books, interested in learning more about copyrights, and free on April 22? I highly suggest heading to Quezon City for this event. Press Release NBDB leads national celebration of World Book and Copyright Day On April 22, 2012, the Philippines will celebrate the 2012 World Book and Copyright Day with a one-of-a-kind “school fair”…