From the shelf: Mga Tagpong Mukhang Ewan at Kung Anu-Ano Pang Kababalaghan (Kiko Machine book 1)

Title: Mga Tagpong Mukhang Ewan at Kung Anu-Ano Pang Kababalaghan (Kiko Machine book 1)

Author: Manix Abrera

Genre: Filipino Humor

Date read: September 17, 2015

Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

‘Eto na… Hwooh! 
Ang kauna-unahang KikoMachine Komix Collection! Rakenrol! Asteeg!...

My Review: (also in goodreads)

I was once at the book signing event for this. This is one of those comic books where one could only just read to relax even in a long bus ride. This was one of those comic books where one could just laugh about the topics being discussed in it. This showcases Filipino humor and I think that Filipinos or anyone who has lived in this country will definitely enjoy this.

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Adventures of a Bibliophile: Manix Abrera Comic Book Signing 2015

September 17, 2015
Thursday
Book Club

So I joined our company's book club (yes, I have a regular job on weekdays, kind of technical bordering on geeky/nerdy). Going back, yes I joined our company's book club. Surprised? Well, it was expected. LOL. For the first book club grand meeting, we invited Manix Abrera for a comic book signing. 

Just a background on Manix (from goodreads):

MANUEL “MANIX” ABRERA is a graduate of Fine Arts in UP Diliman. He is the writer and artist of the Kikomachine comic strips found daily in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He already has five compilations of his strips, and recently launched his first silent comics graphic novel “12”. He is currently finishing his 6th compilation due later this year, and continues to write and draw comics until he dies and goes to heaven.

He is basically a comic strip author doing strips for a local newspaper as well as a news site here in the Philippines.

This is him doing a talk which was so hilarious and enjoyable

Manix is signing books

Soon...its my turn

me and Manix

I had 5 comic books signed and this was one of those. He did all with different variations which as so cool.

Happy reading!

From the shelf: The Bubble Bible by Bitoy

Title: The Bubble Bible by Bitoy

Author: Michael V.

Genre: Filipino Humor

Date read: December 5, 2015

Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

“Thou shall finish reading this book laughing.” That is the ultimate commandment of The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, a collection of Michael V.’s 12 most famous characters on the long-running, much-loved GMA Network gag show Bubble Gang.

The collection, out now from Summit Books, lets readers enjoy the irreverent comedy of the comedian, actor, singer, composer, rapper, and parodist over 20 decades of making Filipino audiences laugh on Bubble Gang. The Bubble Bible by Bitoy includes images of his memorable incarnations, the hilarious gags that have made them unforgettable, and funny anecdotes from Bitoy himself.

In The Bubble Bible by Bitoy, fans will be treated to the “tiis-ganda” secrets of Yaya Rosalinda “Cha-Cha” Lucero, the hidden tattoos of Tata Lino, the untold riches of Don Miguel De Ayalabang, the workouts that Sexballs swears by, and the monologue that only Cecilio Sasuman can do justice to. Laugh out loud at other unforgettable personalities that Michael V. has breathed life into, such as Junie Lee, Madam Rocha, Mr. Assimo, Mr. Matapobre, Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, DJ Bumbay, and Doña Yna Moran.

My Review: (also in goodreads)

I have always been a fan of Michael V. He is one of the pillars of Philippines' longest running gag show "Bubble Gang". His humor of my taste and I love how he good of a cameleon he is formulating all those amazing characters with distinct personalities. And having the gag show run for 20 years now is no joke. This showcases Filipino humor and for that I really enjoyed this book.

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From the Shelf: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 3

Title: The Best of Chico, Delamar, and Gino's The Morning Rush Top 10, Book 3

Author: Compilation from The Morning Rush

Genre: Filipino Humor, Top 10 entries

Date read: December 5, 2015

Dawn Rates: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

Did you miss them?

Chicio, Delamar and Gino are back with 100 of the funniest, craziest, most quotable lists from The Morning Rush Top 10, the award-winning, crowd favorite radio on RX 93.1.

Laugh out loud over viral lists like the following-and see if your own contributions made it

#BasagKaSaHirit

#PayoSaSawi

#DramaFail

#MyMamaTaughtMe

#AstigKaKung

My Review: (also in goodreads)

Lookback: The Morning Rush Top 10 Book 2

Like what I said before, since I can remember I was and still am a fan of the radio show. From 6AM to 10AM they help me wake up as I go through early morning school or work. And I am glad to buy this book that would let me reminisce the mornings I laughed along with them. 

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From the shelf: The Harder We Fall (Addison Hill #1)

Title: The Harder We Fall (Addison Hill #1)

Author: Mina V. Esguerra

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Date read: October 31, 2015
Dawn Rates: ★★★★ (4/5)

Summary (cr: goodreads)

She knows it won't last...

Nicholas is unlike anyone Daria has ever dated, and yet he hasn't left her mind since she got her hands on the 23-year-old rugby player when he took a tumble during a game.

But they aren't even really dating; a fast fling is all they have time for. He's heading to Japan to play pro and is only in town to tie loose ends. She's graduating in three weeks, and is only covering his struggling rugby club to win a internship spot in a documentary that'll start filming in Europe.

Getting what they want means they don't get to stay together. But that doesn't mean they can't have fun -- as long as they don't fall hard.

My Review: (also in goodreads)

Looking back: Learning to Fall

This was a gift to me by my best friend who went to Mina Esguerra's book signing. I was ecstatic having this signed book that I read it in one go.Which was very weird because I already read the 3rd and latest book in the series before this first. Now where does the first and third book intersect? Apparently this Daria is Steph's roommate. And Grayson was once co-captain with Nicholas. I loved their chemistry, the tension was there and the witty banter was also there. But if I would compare the Learning to Fall and this, I would definitely choose Learning to Fall. But that doesn't mean I didn't like this...I did.

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