BMM Log: October 2014

So sad, haven't read much outside of school work. No worries, though, because these books are still worth reading. In the music front, I basically stuck to my default ones. And in the movies, *sigh* not much going on there. Can't wait for Christmas break and the end of the semester.

Books

October 2014 Book Log

Gun Machine

by Warren Ellis

The Distance To Andromeda And Other Stories

by Gregorio C. Brillantes

A Tropical Winter's Tale and Other Stories

by Charlson Ong

Feast and Famine: Stories of Negros

by Rosario Cruz-lucero

Fairy Tale Fail

by Mina V. Esguerra

Decimal places: poems

by Decimal places: poems

Happy Halloween!

It's been a while on this blog. It's good to be back.

It's November 1 here in the Philippines, so many people in the cemeteries, so many people travelling to the provinces.

Aside from the customary cemetery visit, let me share with you my "traditions" during Halloween (some of them are so new I've only started doing them this year. *laughs*):

Watch Halloween Movies
Ah, my childhood. Every Halloween (my favorite holiday even against Christmas), I make it a point to watch at least one movie I've watched during childhood. I watched two this year:

 

The Halloween Tree: my absolute favorite! Halloween for me is this movie. Read the book, as well, for the full effect ;)

August 2014 BMM Log

Helloooo! I’m back! Last month was the first month of the school year so it was pretty hectic trying to get used to routine (more on that maybe in another post).

Also, A lot of my upcoming BMM Logs would have school readings so be warned :)

Anyhoo, last August was more on the movies side, especially animes (side note, Kawaii Manila 2 was yesterday but I didn’t get to go because #busy -_-” Oh well, there’s always next year, right?). Let’s get on with the log.

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Books

  

image sources: Haikyuu, The Sheik, The Hand…

Haikyuu Manga. The manga is still on-going but the anime’s about to finish soon. I think I’ll have a post coming up on why this anime is worth watching. Long story short, I love it, especially the manga’s training camp arc (after the Aoba Josai arc). Definitely watch it for inspiration not just in volleyball but in life and determination.

July 2014 BMM Log

I did a lot of reading this month. Probably to make up for the fact that I’m returning to school at the start of August. By then it would be a different kind of reading.

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Books

   

"Three Shadows". Published by First Second Books, Three Shadows is a graphic novel by Cyril Pedrosa. I read this upon the recommendation of Sanne of booksandquills. I recommend you read this as well.

June 2014 BMM Log

I’m back!

Things have been pretty hectic lately but I’m here now. Here’s my June 2014 books, music, and movies favorites.

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Books

 

Welcome to Hoxford. I saw the cover in a bookshop and was immediately interested. Judging from the cover, this isn’t for the faint of heart. The graphics are superb - they’re done by Ben Templesmith. This comic prompted me to look for other graphic novels done by Templesmith, leading me to…

May 2014 BMM Log

Not much going in in this month’s log. I’m gonna post it anyway.

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Books

 

photo from Goodreads

“How the Best Leaders Lead" by Brian Tracy. I got this as a gift for someone else but I read it anyway. Worthy read even for non-business or managerial people.

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April 2014 BMM Log

One month late but who cares?

Here’s the BMM’s (books, movies, music) that I read, watched, listened to, and liked last April 2014.

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(all photos from Wikipedia, videos to their respective owners)

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Books

     

”The Witches" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. I make it a point to read at least one work from different genres. I’m currently on a children’s stories streak. My other authors-to-read from other genres are Ray Bradbury, HP Lovecraft, and Stephen King.

BMM Log: My March 2014 Books, Movies, and Music Favorites

(all photos from Amazon.com, videos to their respective owners)

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BOOKS I’ve Read

  

She’s Dating the Gangster. I read this because I’m such a #KathNiel fan (see more below). There are some scenes I don’t agree with, but still - can’t wait for the movie! 

BMM Log: February 2014 Books, Movies, and Music Favorites

Books I’ve Read (for the first time)

Ender’s Game: 1 (The Ender Quintet) by Orson Scott Card

The Shadow Cage: and Other Tales of the Supernatual by Philippa Pearce

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I'm Loving: Frozen

Going crazy over Disney’s “Frozen”. Great story, FANTASTIC soundtrack. Aside from “Let It Go,” also check out “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)" and "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?”.