There are far too many weaboo conventions out there, and it's about time us bookworms have something to look forward to. I got this tip from Kat about The 2nd Filipino Reader Con, and I'm so stoked to attend!
And while we're at it, let's nominate some great Philippine-published titles for The Filipino Reader's Choice Awards! Here are some of my nominees:
Alternative Alamat - Short Story Anthology
Trese - Comics / Graphic Novel
Naermyth - Novel in English
Tragic Theater - Novel in English
I still have yet to think who to nominate for the Chick Lit category.
I really do believe Filipinos should patronize local books and authors
because there's such a wealth of awesome stories that no one else could
tell except a fellow Pinoy. Local myths, for one, have been a recurring
theme for some recent novels/comics/anthologies that deserve to be read
and shared to the world. And while owning a digital e-book reader has
its perks, I still make sure to buy print versions of our local
publications to support our publishers and authors. You should, too!
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