PURPLE QUEEN FAIRY READS

If you are in Kuching and you love to read, chances are you might already have been to the Popular Warehouse Sales held on the 5th Floor of Permata Carpark. The sales started on Friday, 27 May which is the start of the school holidays and will run until Sunday, 5 June.  So, what did you get? I went on the evening of the 1st day (flu and all) and these are what I got : 1. A boxset collection of 3 books written by Madonna! They are in hardcover and with very pretty illustrations.  I'll share more with you next time.  It's for RM10 only! 2. 3 paperbacks written by Jacqueline Wilson at RM3 each only.  There are for teens and I have an up-and-coming teen at home right now.  She is still in her princess' and fairy books and Geromino Stiltone stage but I know it won't be long before she moves on. 3.  When The Boys are Away and Take a Chance (2 books in 1) by Sarah Webb. Never read Sarah Webb but hey, 70% mark down?  I only pay RM6 for this. ...

Or you dont read when you travel. I will be out of the country for a week and one of the most complex decision I have to make before the trip is not what outfit to pack but which book to bring along with me.  You might laugh at me but whatever book I brought along, I would have no choice but to read it and sometimes I do bring the wrong book and ended up not liking what I am reading and not able to do anything about it can be pretty frustrating and can influence my mood for the trip. this book makes me cry For example, it would be a disaster to bring a book that tears me up when I do business travel as it would look odd and unprofessional for me to have bulgy eyes from too much crying. I still remember when I brought  My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson with me during one such trip and I started reading while in the airport after I've checked in.  I also remember with horror that I started crying as I read while on the plane surroun...

Popular Bookstore, the well known book retailer is having a warehouse sales in Kuching, Sarawak from Friday, 27 May till 5 June 2011.  The sales will be held in Permata Carpark.  The banner has been up since last week.  This is such a great timing since it's the start of school holidays and what better way to keep the kids occupied by getting them some new books. If you are in Kuching and appreciate a good discount, head out to Permata Carpark at your earliest convenience.  I went to their last sales and managed to get some really good bargain . 

‎'Knowing God is like mountain climbing. Some days the path is steep, others, the trail is easy. Clouds can eclipse the view. The sun might illuminate the peak. Most of all, it just takes time. Know this - God will help you.'.                                                                                                                                 ...

Synopsis : In present day Beijing, Mei Wang is a modern, independent woman. She has her own apartment. She owns a car. She has her own business with that most modern of commodities - a male secretary.  Her short career with China's prestigious Ministry for Public Security has given her intimate insight into the complicated and arbitrary world of Beijing's law enforcement.  But it is her intuition, curiosity and her uncanny knack for listening to things said - and unsaid - that make Mei Beijing's first successful female private investigator. Mei is no stranger to the dark side of China. She was 6 years old when she last saw her father behind the wire fence of one of Mao's remote labour camps. Perhaps as a result, Mei Eschews the power plays and cultured mores - guanxi - her sister and mother live by ...for better and for worse. Mei's family friend 'Uncle' Chen hires her to find a Han dynasty jade of great value : he believes the piece was looted from th...

Synopsis : Sophie and Andrew are looking for relief from the daily grind - if not each other - so when a friend puts them in touch with William and Beth, newlyweds looking to swap houses for the summer, it seems a solution of sorts. They find themselves in a stylish Connecticut home, a stone's throw from New York, while William and Beth take over their lived in family house in South London, ideal for spending time with Willilam's teenaged sons. The week away work an unexpected magic for Sophie, who begins to find a sense of happiness...but Beth has no such luck and, no longer the centre of William's world, grows increasingly miserable. And so the two marriages - one crushed by the weight of years, one shinny and new - slide into reverse. But who can forsee the dramatic consequences of their lives, and hearts, intertwining? The innocent holiday might just prove devastating.... Devastating is the correct word to describe the whole situation. Another word is disaster. ...

While this is my favourite novel of all times, The Egyptian Series which started with River God is my favourite epic adventure ever. It triggered my interest in ancient Egypt and encouraged me to read up books such as this . I started reading River God quite a long time ago (I can’t even remember when) and until today, I would be happy to curl up on my reading sofa anytime with River God for company. There are four titles in this series starting with River God, The Seventh Scroll, Warlock and The Quest . I have read all the titles except for Warlock. Among these, River God is my absolute favourite. It captivated my imagination of ancient Egypt and is the start of the amazing epic adventure of Taita, a royal slave, one of the most amazing fiction characters of all times. Try to read from River God and follow the sequence above. You will then appreciate how the plot and storyline is being developed. River God set the pace and the tone of the whole adventure. Not only it i...

As the first book in the Big Sky Romance Series , A Cowboy’s Touch is the story about a truthseeker who ends up discovering the real truth and a cowboy who learns to let go of his past. Hunter shines as she draws her readers into an intriguing world of boots, chaps and cowboy hats. This heartwarming romance is a story of love, pain and forgiveness. It has also been named a Women of Faith novel for 2011. Hunter can also talk about encouraging others to go for their dream of becoming a writer. She talks more about that in her interview below. Q: Have you always wanted to be a writer? When did you first begin to write? I’ve always been an avid reader, but I didn’t start dreaming about writing a novel until I was in my early twenties. By then I was married and busy pursuing a degree. I put writing on the back burner until my grandfather became fatally ill. While I was visiting him in the hospital, I was struck by the brevity of life and felt God pressing on my heart to take the firs...

That’s it. I’ve read the final book in the Firstborn S eries.  It all started with  Fame , Forgiven , Found and now Forever . I miss reading book 3 which is Family as I wasn’t able to get hold of a copy. With all that I know of the Baxter from reading the Redemption Series and first 3 books of the Firstborn Series , I managed quite well with Forever even without Family . Forever brings quite a lot of issue into a closure. It had a pretty dramatic start when Dayne Matthews was involved in a car accident while trying to run away from the paparazzi. He was badly injured and for a while, the doctors though he couldn’t make it. By God’s grace and miracle that he recovered but then he was emotionally hurt by Luke Baxter’s words to the tabloids. However, God is faithful in the end and shows that love is forever, family is forever, no matter what. I love this book and happy for the storyline and for this season to be brought to an end so that we can move forward to ...