Category Archives: Books

Not-A-Book-Review: Turtles All The Way Down

Posted on January 6, 2018 by princessrenren

A little anecdote before I start my not-a-book-review: When I first read the news that John Green has a new book, I was like, yeah, okay, cool. I loved The Fault in Our Stars and I enjoyed Paper Towns, so … Continue reading →

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Your plan

Posted on January 2, 2016 by princessrenren

A prayer I read that truly touched my heart. Continue reading →

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Creative

Posted on December 30, 2014 by princessrenren

Few months ago, I received a book called Little Pink Book of Prayers by Cathy Bartel. I first learned about this from my friend in college. Weeks before receiving this book, I was doubting myself if I am truly a … Continue reading →

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The Fault

Posted on June 29, 2014 by princessrenren

I just got home from watching The Fault in Our Stars alone. Yes, alone. I’ve been meaning to watch a movie alone for a while now, and when I had the chance to watch this much awaited movie adaption, I … Continue reading →

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Light Up

Posted on June 13, 2014 by princessrenren

I heard on movies, television, and through people a line of something like this: “Her eyes/face light up when she talks about….”. I was hanging out on Facebook when I remembered this line. I cannot think of any specific moment … Continue reading →

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Maybe that’s why…

Posted on May 8, 2014 by princessrenren

Maybe that’s why he had started to fear suffocation. It wasn’t so much drowning in the earth or the sea, but the feeling that he was sinking into too many expectations, literally getting in over his head. – The Mark … Continue reading →

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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Posted on May 6, 2014 by princessrenren

I think I first learned about this book in an FB post of National Bookstore. I also think that book in one of Nikki Gil’s Instagram post. Personally, the book appealed to me with two words: statistical and love. I … Continue reading →

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Read books rather than watching the movie.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by princessrenren

Few days ago, my nephew wrote on his status that he wanted to watch the Catching Fire but he’s having second thoughts because he has not read the book yet. Of course, that kind of status got my attention. I … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Posted on August 12, 2013 by princessrenren

So how do I start this? The movie is so…. Fun and Totally Awesome! Oh yeah! Let me just say that this movie is definitely a big improvement from the first one in terms of technicality. I think the effects … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Face

Posted on June 3, 2013 by princessrenren

“I wanted your advice, sir. I don’t know what to do, and my whole life seems to have gone to pieces.” “You wish to employ me as a consulting detective?” “Not that only. I want your opinion as a judicious … Continue reading →

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