On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
This book is more of a memoir rather than a writing manual although writers may gain insights from Stephen King’s life and experiences as a writer and author. Continue reading On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Category: Book
I read both fiction and non-fiction. My fiction genre ranges from mystery, crime, suspense-thriller, romance, and a mix in between. For non-fiction, I prefer biographies, autobiographies, self-help, inspirational, paranormal, psychology, management, history, true crime, etc. Actually, I could read almost anything except fan fiction.
A Mind to Murder
Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh discovered that there were different motives to murder Miss Bolam and almost all doctors and employees in that clinic were suspected. Continue reading A Mind to Murder
Ordeal By Innocence
The title itself is proper. All the innocents had to suffer an ordeal during those trying times. This is the first Christie novel I’ve read and I was amazed on how she revealed the murderer at the end. Continue reading Ordeal By Innocence
Searching for Lincoln’s Ghost
It is a coming of age novel about Andrea “Andi” Powell who reminisce her experiences during her sixth grade at Lincoln Elementary School. A good memoir written in the first person point of view about growing up as a twelve-year-old girl in 1966. Continue reading Searching for Lincoln’s Ghost
Doctored Evidence
The novel depicts the city of Venice — the place, the food, and the corruption in government. And despite the negative effect of corruption, one man still upholds the good. Continue reading Doctored Evidence
And Then There Were None
The story is about ten people of different professions and social status who received an unusual invitation from a certain millionaire named U.N. Owen. The invitation requires them to stay for a week in a private island called Indian Island. Continue reading And Then There Were None
Through the Grinder
It centers on Claire Cosi who manages The Village Blend, a coffeehouse in New York City. However, as the business booms, customers are dying. A good romantic mystery plus doses of knowledge on coffee and recipes. Continue reading Through the Grinder
The Happy Mind
The topic of happiness can be very subjective. For one, people have different concepts, different perceptions on how we achieve happiness. Continue reading The Happy Mind
Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata
Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata tackles love, revenge, treachery, punishment, Filipinos against Filipinos. It boils down to the tagline written on the cover: lahat tayo hati, ‘di nga lang nakakalipad ang iba (we are all divided, but not all can fly). Continue reading Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata
The Girl With the Phony Name
After looking for MacAlpins and Trelaines in all phone books that she could grab (only to find they’re dead end clues), Lucy MacAlpin Trelaine finally receives a call from someone named Robert MacAlpin claiming to be her father. Continue reading The Girl With the Phony Name
48 Hours – A City of London Thriller
Josh Hammond worked as a financial adjuster in London. One day, he received a text message from someone named Bob. The text message was, “If you don’t pay me £250,000.00 in the next 48 hours you will die”. Continue reading 48 Hours – A City of London Thriller
Murder On Cue
Before everyone points an accusing finger at her, Josh decides to play the role of a sleuth. After all, everyone around Harriet — from Harriet’s family down to the stage manager — has a motive to murder, if given the right opportunity. Continue reading Murder On Cue
