Recommend my next read, please!

So I have been binge-reading Stephen King books since I was introduced to his writing this April, and I enjoy them so much. But I think I need something light in between, something that will make me laugh so hard or something that will warm my heart and make me feel safe. Something like a palate cleanser, sort to say. Please help your girl out. Thanks!

P.S. So far, I’ve enjoyed Piranesi and Funny Story as examples of light reads. ❤️ Rom-coms with good prose are very much welcome! 💕

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u/chiki_skz21 — 1 day ago

Light and fun reads

So I have been binge-reading Stephen King books since I was introduced to his writing this April, and I enjoy them so much. But I think I need something light in between, something that will make me laugh so hard or something that will warm my heart and make me feel safe. Something like a palate cleanser, sort to say. Please help your girl out. Thanks!

P.S. So far, I’ve enjoyed Piranesi and Funny Story as examples of light reads. ❤️ Rom-coms with good prose are very much welcome! 💕

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u/chiki_skz21 — 1 day ago

Books that are fun and easy to read

So I have been reading quite a lot of dark-themed books (mostly Stephen King) and I enjoy them so much. But I need something light now, something that will make me laugh so hard or something that will warm my heart and make me feel safe. Something like a palate cleanser, sort to say. Please help your girl out. Thanks!

P.S. So far, I’ve enjoyed Piranesi and Funny Story as examples of light reads. ❤️

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u/chiki_skz21 — 1 day ago

Light and fun books

So I have been reading quite a lot of dark-themed books (mostly Stephen King) and I enjoy them so much. But I need something light now, something that will make me laugh so hard or something that will warm my heart and make me feel safe. Something like a palate cleanser, sort to say. Please help your girl out. Thanks!

P.S. So far, I’ve enjoyed Piranesi and Funny Story as examples of light reads. ❤️

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u/chiki_skz21 — 1 day ago

FS: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

From Fully Booked. Brand new and sealed. Sprayed edges. 700. Pasig area.

u/chiki_skz21 — 2 days ago

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Book Swap)

Hello! Anyone interested in Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid? Sealed and brand new from Fully Booked. Sprayed edges din sya. Nagkamali ng bili eh.

I’m looking for Stephen King books and/or Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.

Also open to selling this. 700 na lang. Pasig area. Lemme know. 🙂

u/chiki_skz21 — 3 days ago

Opinions on Holly by SK

It’s a solid 3.5 for me.

There were definitely some great parts, but this is probably my least favorite Stephen King book so far. I went in with high expectations because I loved Holly Gibney in If It Bleeds, which was my first introduction to her character.

In this book, though, I just didn’t find her all that interesting. The same goes for most of the other characters. I never really felt invested in or connected to them. Maybe it’s because I haven’t read the Bill Hodges trilogy yet?

Maybe that’s why.

It kind of felt like I was expected to already know and care about these people. It almost didn’t feel like a standalone novel.

For the first time ever, I did not like the storytelling style SK went on to use in this one.

But the story itself is really good and very interesting. The ending was satisfying, and despite my issues with the book, I'm still glad I read it.

On to the next Stephen King book! Care to recommend your favorite novel by the King?

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u/chiki_skz21 — 3 days ago

Where to find sturdy bookshelves?

Hey bookworms, please help your girly out. Where do you buy sturdy bookshelves that are also space savers? Maraming salamat po!

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u/chiki_skz21 — 23 days ago

Finally got my copy of Yesteryear! About to start this one.

This book got recommended to me a lot. It seems interesting and it got me curious so I bought one from Empire Bookstore.

To those who’ve read this, what’re your thoughts? No spoiler, please! 🙏

u/chiki_skz21 — 30 days ago
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Finally Read Doctor Sleep. Wow!

Yo, what a sick book! Easily one of my favorites from King.

As a sequel to The Shining, it successfully expands upon the original story while establishing its own distinct identity. It’s different, but it’s also kickass in its own way.

I loved wondering what special connection Dan and Abra has. The fact that they had been linked since Abra was only two months old created an intriguing sense of anticipation for me while I’m reading the novel. I’m not sure I’m satisfied with the reveal though, but for the story’s sake, fine, it makes sense.

The True Knot is also very interesting. Will they appear in other SK books? Will SK write a dedicated story about them in the future? I’m open to encountering them again in his works.

But Rose scared me crazy. She’s evil and she’s cray-cray. It’s the worst combo.

I loved how the characters were fleshed out in this book.

I also loved the ending.

Oh gosh, I love the book so much!

Special thanks to my husband who gifted it to me for my birthday. It made my reading extra special. ❤️

u/chiki_skz21 — 1 month ago

Looking for recos based on these recent reads

I enjoyed the books I’ve read this May, especially the Stephen King ones! Anything you can recommend based on these? Thanks in advance!

Yes, I am fairly new to King. And yes, I still read books written by other authors, sometimes as palate cleaners because, let’s be honest, SK’s work can be really really dark. I love them though.

P.S. I just started Doctor Sleep and wow, I think this is another banger from Stephen King!

u/chiki_skz21 — 1 month ago

May Reading Log - any reco based on these recent reads?

I enjoyed the books I’ve read this May, especially the Stephen King ones! Anything you can recommend based on these? Thanks in advance!

P.S. I just started Doctor Sleep and wow, I think this is another banger from Stephen King!

u/chiki_skz21 — 1 month ago

Books I’ve Finished This May

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and 3 Stephen King books. 🎉 (I devoured all of it!)

I never thought I would love SK’s writing style so much. His storytelling just works for me from beginning to end. Planning to read a lot more of his work! Some people are suggesting to read his novels in publication order. What’re your thoughts on that? 🤔

u/chiki_skz21 — 1 month ago

Selling these lovelies

TAKE ALL: 650 only

Price and condition on each picture.

Meet up / pick up Pasig area only.

RFS: Decluttering for space

Thank you!

u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago

Decluttering Books

Price and condition on each picture.

Meet up / pick up Pasig area only.

RFS: Decluttering for space

Thank you!

u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago

Slow burn, but wow, what a ride that was.

I loved this book. What terrified me the most, more than anything supernatural, was the horror of reading Jack Torrance’s descent into madness. It was really heartbreaking.

I’ve heard mixed opinions about how Stephen King writes his endings. To me though, after reading three of his books, his endings feel right. They fit the story. They land where they should, at least in my experience.

The Shining is a solid 5-star read. It has a very different vibe from Billy Summers (which still holds the top spot in my heart), but I loved The Shining all the same. Different tones, same brilliance.

My Stephen King ratings so far:
Billy Summers- 5/5
The Shining - 5/5
Misery - 5/5

All five stars!

I think Billy Summers just has that extra magic for me because it was my introduction to Stephen King.

Now I’m curious, what are your 5-star Stephen King reads?

u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago

Glad to have read a lot of great books this month!

I was introduced to Stephen King and man, what a master storyteller he is.

Now I get the hype. The guy can write.

Billy Summers lingered in my mind even after finishing it. Loved it! I love it so much.

Other great reads are The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Piranesi, Misery, and Yellowface (brilliant writing!)

And now, on to the next book. Happy reading to us, bookworms!

u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago

I just finished this book and my God, this one’s good!

June is human. She’s not a one dimensional diva. R. F. Kuang has written a very complex character and, although June the protagonist was not nice, and at times repulsive, it was really hard to put the book down.

How can a character be this beautifully written? I loved her but I also hated her. I cannot agree with her choices but I was also hoping for her salvation.

Brilliant writing. I hear a lot of mixed opinions about the author but I might pick up another book of her in the near future. Yellowface is really, really good.

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u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago

I just finished this book and my God, this one’s good!

June is human. She’s not a one dimensional diva. R. F. Kuang has written a very complex character and, although June the protagonist was not nice, and at times repulsive, it was really hard to put the book down.

How can a character be this beautifully written? I loved her but I also hated her. I cannot agree with her choices but I was also hoping for her salvation.

Brilliant writing. I hear a lot of mixed opinions about the author but I might pick up another book of her in the near future. Yellowface is really, really good.

Would you recommend other books like this? I loved how the character was written.

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u/chiki_skz21 — 2 months ago