Newbery Medal for 2009: The Graveyard Book

I was browsing through the discussions in one of my Shelfari groups when I came across this news: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman won the Newbery Medal for 2009.

My reaction: yahoooooooooooooooooo!!!!

I consider this one of the best books I've read for 2008 (aside from The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling).

Congratulations to Neil Gaiman!


http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2009/01/insert-amazed-and-delighted-swearing.html

Para Kay B (Ricky Lee): Power Book Club Discussion for January 2009

The first book club discussion of Powerbooks for this year featured Para Kay B by Ricky Lee. It was held at Powerbooks, TriNoma last Saturday, January 24, 2009. It was a very interesting day because aside from discussing the book, Mr. Lee was there to answer our questions and to sign our books.


During the discussion:

Mr. Ricky Lee signing my book:

The Power Book Club with Mr. Ricky Lee:

The Power Book Club, Mr. Ricky Lee, and his entourage:

My signed book:


All I could say about the discussion is that I really enjoyed it. :)

Para Kay B (Ricky Lee)

* Para Kay B (O Kung Paano Dinevastate ng Pag-ibig ang 4 out of 5 sa Atin)

Alam mo ba ang ibig sabihin ng "CONJURE"? Isa ka bang Capital S?

Me quota ang pag-ibig. Sa bawat limang umiibig ay isa lang ang magiging maligaya. Kasama ka ba sa quota?


Interesting description. Me quota ang pag-ibig. I have to find out if there really is a quota on love and if I belong to it (right, haha..). So I did not hesitate in buying the book even if I'm on a tight budget. The hell with that budget.

The novel is short with only 6 chapters and 244 pages. I was able to read it in one sitting. It is an easy read. I'm sure anyone who would read it would find it the same. Just like what Mr. Ricky Lee said, this book is written for everyone: nakasakay sa MRT, nagbabantay sa ospital, nagpapatulog ng anak. So whether you have been in love or not, this book is for you.

I was really entertained while reading the book. I felt different kinds of emotions. There are times when I feel like I'm the one being described in the book. It is about love so anyone who has been in love could easily relate to the stories.

There are 6 major characters in the novel: Irene, Sandra, Erica, Ester, Bessie, and Lucas. Each has a story to tell. But I wouldn't tell you their stories. You have to buy the book to find out. I assure you, it is not a total waste.

So do I belong in the quota? No, because I believe there is no quota in love. :D

Rating: 4/5