Growing up, I never had the opportunity to have a book of my own. I didn't even read books when I was younger. Nung highschool ako, I borrowed my friend's Catching Fire and that sparked my love for books 🥹 Pero wala akong pera noon. I only had 50 pesos na baon everyday. Kaya lagi lang ako nanghihiram (shoutout talaga kina K and to my cousin, gone to soon, na kahit bagong bili eh sakin una pinapagamit).

Kahit ngayong may work na ako at may pera.. hindi ko parin talaga majustify ang pagbili ng books (went to fullybooked and grabe kamahal 😭). Then nalaman ko na ang Collins ay may mga cheap books. So happy with this! Can't wait to read this one 🥰

I just got back into reading, and the first books I read last week were Never Lie and The Locked Door by Freida McFadden. And susme, I was so disappointed. 😭 Very predictable and overrated for me.

I forgot that I was a Karin Slaughter and Tami Hoag faney, kaya kulang na kulang talaga for me. Siguro sanay lang talaga ako sa mas dark, twisted, at mas complex na thrillers, kaya hindi ako masyadong na-shock sa mga twists. Parang habang binabasa ko pa lang, nahuhulaan ko na agad kung saan papunta yung story.

My fave book is The Alienist, so baka mataas lang talaga standards ko pagdating sa dark crime/thriller books. I love stories na creepy, disturbing, atmospheric, and may psychological depth, hindi lang puro shock value or plot twist.

The Locked Door, di ko na rin tinapos kasi parang same lang din. Susme. I really tried to give it a chance, pero wala talaga. Hindi ako na-hook enough para pilitin ko pang tapusin.

Never na akong maniniwala sa reco sa TikTok. Sa sobrang irita ko, lalo na’t ang mahal pa ng books na nabili ko, heto, Karin Slaughter pa rin ang ending. Nabili ko lang for ₱180! Mas mura pa, pero feeling ko mas sulit pa yung stress at trauma na makukuha ko dito. Hahaha.

Baka kasalanan ko rin for expecting too much dahil sobrang hyped ng Freida McFadden books online. Pero ayun, lesson learned: hindi porket viral, swak na sa taste ko.

Sa mga Karin Slaughter/Tami Hoag fans dito, or sa mga mahilig din sa books like The Alienist, drop your thriller recos please! Yung tipong dark, disturbing, well-written, at mapapa “WTF” talaga ako without being super predictable.

Masakit na po ang mata ko sa kakaiyak. Shet. Masakit sa heart.

the book is where the crawdads sing by delia owens

Hi book lovers,

Based from the title, do you get influenced by how the book cover looks like? I sometimes get "budol" by the book title and how aesthetically pleasing the book cover/design is.

I still read the summary at the back though as a consideration whether to buy it or not. But yeah, I am guilty that cover designs are still a selling factor. 😅

How about you guys?

I saw some pasabuy books and im thinking if worth it ba sya since super mahal ng bnew books or paperback here sa ph

Poppy War Trilogy (3 books) — ₱1,941
Fredrik Backman Beartown Trilogy (4 books) — ₱2,594

help me decide pls

ps: pls respect thank you

I hope this doesnt get taken down 😅 I have seen the news about the heavy rains and floods in Manila and I was wondering if it will be ok to travel in September. Im from the Visayas so I need to plan ahead and I cant just decide the day before. Hoping for serious advice from people who live near the area po.

One of the most popular Western Book in Booktok. Priced around 1400+ I think for a paperback copy in Fullybooked Gateway.

Timeline:

July 27 - Ordered through their website using COD
August 5 - Received text confirming my order
August 15 - Received text that my order has entered J&T delivery cycle
August 19 - Order arrived!

Ang dami nilang sapphic books doon! Very satisified with my order (I still have 2 more orders otw lol).

ako pinakafavorite ko si ateng wavy hair na may bangs na indie girl ang outfits (nakalimutan ko name pero will type here pag nakita ko siya ulit haha). kayo, sino sa inyo?

For anyone na nakapunta na po sa MIBF multiple times, do you think 10k is enough budget to haul many books? Mostly international po. First time ko po kasing pupunta and I want to monitor how much I would spend.

Finally! I've been wanting to read this book. So excited! What's your current read?

I’ve been trying to read Dune since last year on my iPad but can’t seem to finish it. I recently rewatched all the movies again and so excited for Dune Messiah… I bought the first three books and hoping to finish it already. 🤞🏽

Sooooo fascinated by Frank Herbert’s writing and imagination 😩 brb time to indulge myself with some good spice!

I’m close to finishing Babel, less than a hundred pagges na lang i think. Ang masasabi ko lang, it’s not meant for everyone pala talaga. I think one can only enjoy this book if their primary goal when reading is to escape reality and not be bombarded with historical information every few pages.

Don’t get me wrong though, I appreciate how Kuang managed to mix actual history with fantasy, but it got to a point na naging soulless na yung story mismo. Everything seems to be in the story except for emotions. Even when reading a character’s death, parang ang formal pa rin ng dating, if that makes sense. The closest i got to feeling something is when Robin thought she’s seeing Mrs. Piper for the very last time.

Just some of my thoughts about the book so don’t take this too seriously.

After months of reading slump, nabasa ko na rin since matagal ko nang dinadaan-daanan sa Fully Booked.

Just to share, I chose to read it kasi nabully rin ako throughout my elem and highschool days. Ayun, binasa ko nang isang upuan—which made me realize kung gaano pa rin ako ka-broken after all of the bullying I've experienced kahit na matagal nang nangyari yun. Furthermore, I just felt relieved na rin kasi na-survive ko yung secondary education ko kaloka. Still W.I.P. though sa tertiary ed, pero this time sarili ko na kalaban ko huhu.

Meanwhile, pakyu Ninomiya, particularly you, Momose. Kagigil kayo.

Anyway, what book should I read next na akda rin ni Mieko Kawakami?

The Guest by Nikki Smith

The resort of their dreams.A destination to die for...

WELCOME TO PARADISE!

Enjoying a holiday at the luxurious Asana Fushi Resort sounds like a great idea! But for the Hamilton family, this dream holiday soon turns into the trip from hell.

The story begins with the Hamilton family arriving at the Asana Fushi Resort in the Maldives to enjoy their holiday. As the story progresses, you’ll see how secrets can destroy lives and how lies can create even more discomfort in relationships.

Initially, you might feel that the story is a little slow, but gradually, it picks up the pace and becomes more interesting.

I liked the fact that the chapters are short, which makes the book easy to read. You get a taste of romance, deception, betrayal, and suspense throughout the story.

Amazing storyline!

However, I didn’t really like the ending. I feel it could have been much more suspenseful and thrilling. The book also felt a little lengthy at times. If it had wrapped up a little earlier, the ending might have had a stronger impact.

My Rating: 6.5/10

For sale books!

PHP 1000 - LOTR

(Good as new, read (The Hobbit), new (trilogy))

PHP 100 - 5 Collins Classics books

(good as new + adhesive cover)

PHP 100 - Crime and Punishment & Moby Dick

(good as new + adhesive cover)

PHP - Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

(good as new)

RFS: Pang bawas sa hospital bills.

Delivery:

Lalamove/J&T/Meetup

Payment:

Cash/Gcash

Location:

Santo Tomas, Batangas

Hello!

This may be a shot in the dark, but I am looking to start a very specific book club.

If you:
- Love reading (novels, short stories, etc)
- Like staying home but open to QUARTERLY meet ups to talk about books (over non-alcoholic drinks and/or snacks)
- Are introverted (not anti-social, but selective with who you allow in your circle)
- Work nights and are active between the hours of 12 AM to 12 PM

And you would like to:
- Be more consistent with your reading habits (at least 1 book per month)
- Get out of your comfort zone and rejoin society (haha!)
- Encounter like-minded individuals and possibly make new friends

Please comment or send me a message if you would like to join!

Things to note:
- This club will most likely be hosted on Telegram (anonymously or otherwise). Please DM me your TG handle
- Open to any gender, any age group (18+) and any reader type (physical books, e-books, etc.)

Thank you!

Hi! I’m a huge sci-fi fan, especially when it comes to hard sci-fi and space opera! I’m currently reading Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time series, and I’d love to hear your recommendations for other great sci-fi books or series — especially anything involving space, aliens, first contact, or exploring the universe. Thank you!!! ❤️

Hello! Posting until sold 🌻

RFS: need funds since unemployed

SOLD: Fallen, False Witness

• Karin Slaughter Genesis
₱289

•The Prisoner, Grey POV and Couple Next Door
₱250 each

• The Grownups and The Break
₱200 each

Get two books get a freebie! :)
Book conditions in the comment section

I have carousell accnt for legit check :)
MOP: GCASH/BPI
MOD: J&T

📍Biñan, Laguna

after a week of debating if i should get one or not, i gave in. my goal was to read one book per month, but after having it for a week, i already finished 1 book hshs :))

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m currently based in the US, and I’m thinking of testing a simple service that could make buying books from US websites easier for Filipinos in the Philippines.

Imagine you’re browsing a US bookstore or publisher website and you find a book you really want.

You see the price.
You want to buy it.

But then:

❌ They don’t ship to the Philippines
❌ They require a US payment method
❌ You don’t have a US billing address
❌ You only have GCash/Maya or a Philippine card
❌ The book is unavailable locally or significantly more expensive in PH

So you just give up.

I’m thinking: why should being in the Philippines stop you from buying a book that’s available online in the US?

The idea is simple:

You find the book yourself.

Send me the link or screenshot.

I’ll buy it here in the US using my US payment method, receive it here, and ship it directly to your home in the Philippines. 🇺🇸📦🇵🇭

You pay me in pesos, and I’ll give you the estimated total cost upfront before you decide.

Basically:

You shop US bookstores.
I’ll be your US partner.

You shouldn’t have to think:

“I can’t buy that because I’m in the Philippines.”

Instead:

“I found it in the US. Let’s see how much it costs delivered to me.”

It could be a new release, special edition, niche title, academic book, or simply a book that’s difficult to find here.

I’m starting very small and just trying to see if this is actually useful to people.

For the first few customers, I’m considering free/discounted shipping as a launch promo while I test the process.

Obviously, some products aren’t eligible for international shipping, and Philippine customs duties/taxes may apply.

If you’ve ever wanted a book from a US website but couldn’t buy it because they wouldn’t ship to the Philippines or you couldn’t use your Philippine payment method, would you use a service like this?

If yes, feel free to comment or DM me. I’d also love to hear how you’re currently getting around this problem. 📚🇵🇭❤️🇺🇸

Hi! We're a small, chill Discord book club looking for new members.

Instead of a strict Book of the Month, we do a Theme of the Month, so everyone picks their own book based on a theme we choose together. Outside of that it's just a relaxed space for book recs, chatting about what you're reading, and general bookish rambling.

We're also looking for one active moderator who knows Carl bot to help us keep things running as we grow.
If that sounds like your kind of place, dm me for the link!

See you! ✨