Showing posts with label NBS Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NBS Events. Show all posts

RECAP: VICTORIA AVEYARD BOOK SIGNING TOUR

After three long months of not seeing my bookish besties, we're finally gathered once again for the book signing tour of NewYork Times Bestselling author of Red Queen, Victoria Aveyard! I didn't realize how much I missed them until I saw them again!


Here are some of the things that Victoria shared with us:
  • Victoria advised aspiring writers that you have to finish your first draft. Write the end at the end and don't edit much along the way. You can give yourself the benefit of a doubt.
  • When she was asked about the sequence of how she writes, she said that for Red Queen, she started with the main character then the world building. But usually, the latter comes first and the character is what makes readers stay in a story.
  • Red Queen was supposed to be a duology at first, but then Victoria thought she need more. Three books would be rush, she thought. So she went back to Harper and said she needed another book.
  • Universal Studios has the screen option for Red Queen. The screen writer is Jennifer _______ (Sorry I didn't hear her last name clearly).
  • Her favorite fantasy novels:
    • 1. Lord of the Rings trilogy
    • 2. Harry Potter series
    • 3. A Song of Ice and Fire series
  • She learned pretty much every story-telling trick from film school.
  • For her, the entire middle part of Red Queen is the most difficult part to write because it's more about build up.
  • She did a lot of Google translation of English-Latin for Red Queen.
  • The third book will start immediately where Glass Sword ends.
  • VA said, "I definitely want to write until the day I die." *laughs*
  • After writing the fourth book, she might go back into screenplay writing for the mean time before she started with her next book.
  • When asked about the feminism in Red Queen, she said that she's a feminist so it's normal to write about a woman or treating men and women equally.
  • She naturally likes genre mashups: Dystopia, fantasy and science fiction.
  • On what to expect of Mare on the 3rd and 4th books? More of her emotional journey.
With the Queen V!

PH YA Book Bloggers with Victoria Aveyard
PH YA Book Bloggers with Victoria Aveyard
Thank you so much, National Book Store, Powerbooks Store and HarperCollins International for this event!

Check out the recaps of my bookish besties for more info and pictures!

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UPCOMING EVENT: SARAH J. MAAS BOOK SIGNING EVENT


Sarah J. Maas Book Signing Event 

ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM NATIONAL BOOK STORE, NATIONAL BOOK STORE EXPRESS OR POWERBOOKS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED. 

Book Signing Mechanics 
1. Registration will start at 10:00 a.m. First come, first served. 

2. The book signing will be limited to 350 signing slots. 

3. Each participant is allowed to have a maximum of three (3) books to be signed (1 personalized and 2 with signatures only). The books must be presented upon registration. Only copies of Sarah J. Maas books bought at any National Book Store, NBS Express, and Powerbooks branches will be allowed. The book must have its official receipt or price tag. 

4. A participant can register only once. Each participant will be given the following: 
• Numbered Signing Pass 
• Stamp mark on the hand to indicate your registration 

5. A posed photo with the author is strictly not allowed. However, you can still take a photo while the author is signing.

***UPDATE: Posed photos are now allowed! An official photographer from National Book Store will take the pictures. Yay!

Frequently Asked Questions 

When and where are the book signings? 
March 13, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1 

Is there a registration fee? 
No. There is no registration fee. 

When will the registration be? 
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on March 13 at National Bok Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. 

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books? 
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt. 

Do I need to buy on-site? 
No. You can buy books before or during the event. 

Can I have other items signed? 
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. 

Can we have our photo taken with the author? 
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person. 

How much are the books? 
Throne of Glass (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 9781408832332) 
Crown of Midnight (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 9781408834947) 
Heir of Fire (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 9781408839126) 
Queen of Shadows (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 9781408858615) 
The Assassin’s Blade (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 9781408851982) 
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Trade Paperback – P499, ISBN: 99781408857861) 
Sarah J. Maas Set Specials (Boxed Set – P1,449, ISBN: 9781408862438) 

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UPCOMING EVENT: VICTORIA AVEYARD BOOK SIGNING TOUR

Holla banana, bookworms! Guess who's the first author to visit us this year... Victoria Aveyard! Looks like I need to take Red Queen out of my TBR pile and read it soon! THE COVERS ARE HELLA GORGEOUS, YEAH?


Victoria Aveyard Book Signing Tour 

ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM NATIONAL BOOK STORE, NATIONAL BOOK STORE EXPRESS OR POWERBOOKS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED. 

Book Signing Mechanics 
1. Registration will start at 10:00 a.m. First come, first served. 
• March 5 at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu
• March 6 at National Book Store Glorietta 1 

2. Each participant is allowed to have a maximum of three (3) books to be signed (1 personalized and 2 with signatures only). The books must be presented upon registration. Only copies of Victoria Aveyard books bought at any National Book Store, NBS Express, and Powerbooks branches will be allowed. The book must have its official receipt or price tag. 

3. A participant can register only once. Each participant will be given the following: 
• Numbered Signing Pass 
• Stamp mark on the hand to indicate your registration 

4. NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line. 

5. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

When and where are the book signings? 
March 5, 1:00 p.m., at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu 
March 6, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1 

Is there a registration fee? 
No. There is no registration fee. 

When will the registration be? 
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on March 5 at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on March 6 at National Bok Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. 

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed? 
Each participant is allowed to have a maximum of three (3) books to be signed (1 personalized and 2 with signatures only). The books must be presented upon registration. We do not have any preset limit as to the number of people. 

However, should there be an excessive number of guests, NBS reserves the right to limit the number of guests in line. First come, first served. 

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books? 
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt. 

Do I need to buy on-site? 
No. You can buy books before or during the event. 

Can I have other items signed? 
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. 

Can we have our photo taken with the author? 
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person. 

How much are the books? 
Red Queen (Hardcover – P649) 
Red Queen (Trade Paperback – P435) 
Cruel Crown (Trade Paperback – P359) 
Glass Sword (Hardcover – P699) – Available starting February 9 
Glass Sword (Trade Paperback – P435) – Available starting February 9

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UPCOMING EVENT: CARRY ON BY RAINBOW ROWELL PH LAUNCH

Calling all Rainbow Rowell Filipino fans! (And Simon - Baz shippers out there!) There will be a fan organized book launch for her next book, Carry On!

I've been wanting to blurb something about this since last, last week but I can't so now I am so excited to announce that we're having another bookish event this October! Huge thanks to National Book Store for making this event possible!


CARRY ON
BY RAINBOW ROWELL

Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen.
That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right.
Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here--it's their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.
Carry On - The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow is a ghost story, a love story, and a mystery. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story - but far, far more monsters.

When: October 10, 3 - 5 pm
Where: Powerbooks Greenbelt

Registration starts at 2pm!

Click here to view the Facebook event invitation and see who else are coming!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a registration fee and are we required to buy a book to join?

No book purchase is required to join, there's no registration fee as well! 

What activities do you have?

We'll have quizzes, games, giveaways and raffles and you can win prizes!

Do we need to bring anything?

Yourself and your fellow Rainbow Rowell fans! This is a chance to meet other fans of the author as well as fellow bookworms.


Spread the word and use our official hashtag for this event, #CarryOnPHLaunch to keep updated!


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TEA-RRIFIC EVENT: CHRISTINE BRAE, TARRYN FISHER, AND COLLEEN HOOVER BOOK SIGNING TOUR


Christine Brae, Tarryn Fisher, and Colleen Hoover
Book Signing Tour
Frequently Asked Questions

When and where are the book signings?
September 12, 2015, 2 p.m., The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu
September 13, 2015, 2 p.m., L/G Event Center, Mega A of SM Megamall
September 19, 2015, 2 p.m., National Book Store booth, Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center (limited to 200 slots only)

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 am on September 12 at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 am on September 13 at the L/G Event Center, Mega A of SM Megamall. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Registration for the book signing at the Manila International Book Fair opens at 10:00 am on September 19 in the National Book Store booth. Only the first 200 registrants will be given a signing slot. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee for the events?
No. There is no registration fee.

Do I need a separate ticket to get into the MIBF?
Yes, you will still need a separate ticket to get into the MIBF.

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the events.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors.

Can we have our photo taken with the authors?
Yes, you can have your photo with each author when they sign your book. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person for each author.

How much are the books?
Christine Brae title:
The Light in the Wound (Trade Paperback - P449)
His Wounded Light (Will be available at the events)
Insipid (Will be available at the events)

Tarryn Fisher title:
The Opportunist (Trade Paperback - P449)

Colleen Hoover titles:
Confess (Trade Paperback – P599)
Ugly Love (Trade Paperback – P599)
Finding Cinderella (Trade Paperback – P599)
Maybe Someday (Trade Paperback – P599)
This Girl (Trade Paperback – P599)
Losing Hope (Trade Paperback – P599)
Hopeless (Trade Paperback – P599)
Point of Retreat (Trade Paperback – P599)
Slammed (Trade Paperback - P599)

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#LOVEONLINEPENS: ONLINE GERMANY LAUNCH IN PH

Established in 1991 in Germany by Thomas and Alexandra Batsch, Online has become a trendsetter in the writing industry with its high-quality writing utensils for students, young people, and for those young at heart. The term “online” was coined by the founders which means being up-to-date in reference to writing.The company focuses on producing writing instruments for school and office with high quality level for functionality and technology.


Last Thursday, July 2, 2015, Online Germany officially launched its products here in the Philippines. Held at EDSA Beverage Design Studio, the event was a huge success. It was attended by different groups of young and adult designing teams like Type Kita Manila and of course, Abbey Sy, who also recently launched her very first book, The ABC's of Hand Lettering.

I attended the event with my boyfriend and blogger friends, Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs and Dianne of Oops! I Read a Book Again who brought her sister, Lianne, with her. We had a great time talking about pens and there's even a mini calligraphy session with some of the calligraphers who attended the launch. EDSA Beverage Design Studion served buffet food, cocktails and coffee to guests.

I was lucky enough to have a short chat with Online's Business Development Manager, Mr. Alexander Batsch.


Here's the run through of our short conversation:

Me: What makes Online Pens different from other brands of pens?

Alexander: They are very fashionable. So we will change our collections every year for youngline and also every year for topline. So there is a change before Christmas season for the topline items and before the school season for the youngline items. We are always developing something that is very close to the trends that we see in fashion. So you can use our products like lifestyle products. It's not just a pen, it's also your personal item to express your style, your personal feelings, you can play around with the colors cause' it's something very unique.

M: I have a collection of pens, actually, so when National Book Store invited me, I was like "Oh yeah! I'm going to attend it!"

A: Great! Great!

M: Are you fascinated in calligraphy? Lettering?

A: I'm still practicing. So I have a very good teacher. She is an Australian partner. When she was in Germany she was also practicing with me, together with my calligraphy skills, or just my fine penmanship. Bacause I think you need to have this as a basis for starting doing real calligraphy. So I'm working on that, to have really proper penmanship, but of course, there's a lot to do for business, so time is short.

M: That's true. I'm also practicing calligraphy as a kind of hobby. And we actually have a great team here in Manila! Abbey Sy, she's one of my inspirations whenever I practice my lettering skills.

A: Nice! That's great. Is your online pen a calligraphy pen or a regular pen? Oh this is a regular pen. But that's also fine. Is it already inked inside?

M: I think not yet. I haven't tried it yet.

A: Okay. Calligraphy or fine writing looks even better with you have a wider nib. But let's see and try. Let me show you our calligraphy pen, it's one of our best sellers.

With Mr. Alexander Batsch
Mr. Batsch showed my his handwriting and wow he writes so straight even without guidelines! He showed me the difference of their regular pen and calligraphy pen.

Online Launch Photo Dump

Of course I took a lot of pictures; I love the ambiance of EDSA Beverage Design Studio!


They gave us our own Online Pen and got our name engraved on it!


They included a fountain pen and Abbey Sy's book in our kit! 


*more pictures coming soon!*


They have a wide variety of pens with different colors and designs that will surely fit anyone's taste and personality. My Online pen writes so fine on any surface I put my paper on and doesn't snag on the paper fibers! Thanks to National Book Store for the invite, especially to JB, Chad and Louie! Your marketing team is the best!




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TEA-RRIFIC EVENT: KATIE COTUGNO, MELISSA KANTOR AND ROBYN SCHNEIDER BOOK SIGNING TOUR IN MANILA AND CEBU

Join bestselling authors Katie Cotugno, Melissa Kantor, and Robyn Schneider for book signing events on July 4 at 2 p.m. in the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu, and on July 5 at 2 p.m. in the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza. Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events. The events are made possible in partnership with Raffles Makati, Shangri-la Plaza, SM City Cebu, Metro magazine, Chalk magazine, and Sweep. Follow National Book Store on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@nbsalert) for more details. Tag #KMRinPH to join the discussion.


What: Katie Cotugno, Melissa Kantor and Robyn Schneider Book Signing Tour

When: July 4, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu

When: July 5, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza

Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events.


ABOUT 99 DAYS
Molly Barlow is facing one long, hot summer—99 days—with the boy whose heart she broke and the boy she broke it for . . . his brother.

Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that’s how I know everyone still remembers everything. She has every right to hate me, of course: I broke Patrick Donnelly’s heart the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. Now I’m serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college and be done.

Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn’t finished. I’m expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it’s just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. “For what it’s worth, Molly Barlow,” he says, “I’m really glad you’re back.”

Day 12: Gabe wouldn’t quit till he got me to come to this party, and I’m surprised to find I’m actually having fun. I think he’s about to kiss me—and that’s when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who’s supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who’s never going to forgive me.

ABOUT KATIE COTUGNO
Katie Cotugno went to Catholic school for thirteen years which makes her, as an adult, both extremely superstitious and prone to crushes on boys wearing blazers. She routinely finds herself talking about the romantic endeavors of characters on TV shows as if they actually exist in the world. Katie is a Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in The Iowa Review, The Broadkill Review, The Apalachee Review, and Argestes, as well as on Nerve.com. Her first novel, HOW TO LOVE, is out now from Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins. The great loves of Katie's life include child's pose, her little sister, and mozzarella and honey sandwiches. She lives in Boston with her husband, Tom.

ABOUT BETTER THAN PERFECT 
Juliet Newman has it all. A picture-perfect family; a handsome, loving boyfriend; and a foolproof life plan: ace her SATs, get accepted into Harvard early decision, and live happily ever after.

But when her dad moves out and her mom loses it, Juliet begins questioning the rules she’s always lived by. And to make everything even more complicated there’s Declan, the gorgeous boy who makes her feel alive and spontaneous—and who’s totally off-limits. Torn between the life she always thought she wanted and one she never knew was possible, Juliet begins to wonder: What if perfect isn't all it’s cracked up to be?

Melissa Kantor once again delivers a tale that is equal parts surprising, humorous, heartbreaking, and romantic. Powerful and honest, Juliet’s story brilliantly portrays the highs and lows of life in high school and will resonate with any reader who has experienced either.

ABOUT MELISSA KANTOR
Melissa Kantor is the author of “Maybe One Day”; “Confessions of a Not It Girl”, an ALA Booklist Best Romance Novel for Youth; “If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where’s My Prince?”, a YALSA Teens Top Ten Pick; “The Breakup Bible”, an ALA Best Books for Young Adults nominee; “Girlfriend Material”, a Junior Library Guild selection; and “The Darlings are Forever” and “The Darlings in Love”, a Junior Library Guild selection. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.

ABOUT EXTRAORDINARY MEANS
From the author of The Beginning of Everything: two teens with a deadly disease fall in love on the brink of a cure.

At seventeen, overachieving Lane finds himself at Latham House, a sanatorium for teens suffering from an incurable strain of tuberculosis. Part hospital and part boarding school, Latham is a place of endless rules and confusing rituals, where it’s easier to fail breakfast than it is to flunk French.

There, Lane encounters a girl he knew years ago. Instead of the shy loner he remembers, Sadie has transformed. At Latham, she is sarcastic, fearless, and utterly compelling. Her friends, a group of eccentric troublemakers, fascinate Lane, who has never stepped out of bounds his whole life. And as he gradually becomes one of them, Sadie shows him their secrets: how to steal internet, how to sneak into town, and how to disable the med sensors they must wear at all times.

But there are consequences to having secrets, particularly at Latham House. And as Lane and Sadie begin to fall in love and their group begins to fall sicker, their insular world threatens to come crashing down. Told in alternating points of view, Extraordinary Means is a darkly funny story about doomed friendships, first love, and the rare miracle of second chances.

ABOUT ROBYN SCHNEIDER
Robyn Schneider is a 28-year-old writer and videoblogger. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed novel The Beginning of Everything, which has earned numerous starred reviews, appears on many state reading lists, and is published in over a dozen countries. Robyn is a graduate of Columbia University, where she studied creative writing, and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, where she earned a Masters of Bioethics. She lives in Los Angeles, California, but also on the internet.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings?
July 4, 2015, 2 p.m., Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu
July 5, 2015, 2 p.m., Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 am on July 4 at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 am on July 5 at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the events.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors.

Can we have our photo taken with the authors?
Yes, you can have your photo with each author when they sign your book. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person for each author.

How much are the books?
Katie Cotugno titles:
99 Days (Trade Paperback – P395; Hardcover – P649)
How to Love (Trade Paperback – P379; Hardcover – P649)

Melissa Kantor titles:
Better Than Perfect (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649)
Maybe One Day (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649)

Robyn Schneider titles:
Extraordinary Means (will be available on May 29, 2015)
The Beginning of Everything (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649)

See you, booknerds! Also, include the official hashtag #KMRinPH in all your tweets to give a buzz to the bookish community on Twitter!


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RECAP: LEIGH BARDUGO BOOK SIGNING TOUR IN MANILA

The Grisha Trilogy has been on my TBR for months. I read the first book, Shadow and Bone, and I can't move on the Siege and Storm. Why? Because The Darkling. Duh. But then I finally met the author behind this much loved trilogy by the bookish community, Leigh Bardugo!

YES. THAT'S AN ARC OF SIX OF CROWS!!!! *happy dance*

 

One of the best things that happened last Sunday: hanging out with my blogger friends again. I missed them so much! It's been about two months since I last saw them at the E. Lockhart book signing tour.


I wasn't able to take a lot of photos (even though my phone is new huhu) but I'm gonna share you photos from my blogger friends!

KAI SELFIE IN ACTION! 
PRE KAI SELFIE SHOT


And also, I got to meet new faces - Kevin of Tomebound and Salve of Cuckoo for Books! I knew Kevin since last year but it was the first time we had him at the forum. Isn't it great? And for your information, Kevin and Salve are both Booktubers! Check out their channels:
(L-R) Kevin, Salve, and I
I tried to record the whole Q&A so I can transcribe it later on but I don't think I have the time to do so because I'm very busy at work these days. But, you can check out Salve's recap of the whole Q&A! I had a good laugh at the beginning of the video! (This is also my way of promoting Salve to the bookish community esp to the booktubers out there!)


Here's what Leigh has to say to her Filipino readers:


Huge thanks to National Book Store especially to Chad, JB and Louie for another successful and amazing event! We honestly don't know how we can ever repay you for these events!

PH YA BOOK BLOGGERS WITH LEIGH BARDUGO
You can also check out the other recaps below if you want to read the whole Q&A. And of course, for more photos, GIVEAWAYS and Leigh Bardugo experience! :)
See you next month for the Katie Cotugno, Melissa Kantor and Robyn Schneider Book Signing Tour!


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TEA-RRIFIC EVENT: LEIGH BARDUGO BOOK SIGNING TOUR IN MANILA AND CEBU

#NBSnews #NBSevents Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Leigh Bardugo of the Grisha trilogy for book signing events on June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Event Center, Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu, and on June 21 at 2 p.m. in National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events. The events are made possible in partnership with Raffles Makati, Metro magazine, and Chalk magazine. Follow National Book Store on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@nbsalert) for more details. Tag #LeighBardugoinPH to join the discussion.


What: Leigh Bardugo Book Signing Tour

When: June 20, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: Event Center, Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu (inside the Foodcourt)

When: June 21, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events.

THE GRISHA TRILOGY

SHADOW AND BONE
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.

SIEGE AND STORM
Darkness never dies.

Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long.

The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her–or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.

RUIN AND RISING
The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne.

Now the nation’s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.

Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Yet her plans lie elsewhere, with the hunt for the elusive firebird and the hope that an outlaw prince still survives.

Alina will have to forge new alliances and put aside old rivalries as she and Mal race to find the last of Morozova’s amplifiers. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling’s secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction—and claiming it could cost Alina the very future she’s fighting for.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leigh Bardugo is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Grisha Trilogy: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, and graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently, makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band. Her new book, Six of Crows, arrives in October 2015.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings? 
June 20, 2:00 pm, at National Book, SM City Cebu 
June 21, 2:00 pm, at National Book Store, Glorietta 1 

When will the registration be? 
Registration opens at 10:00 am on June 20 at National Book Store, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 am on June 21 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee? 
No. There is no registration fee.

How many and which books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed? 
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served. 

Can I bring old books or other editions of the book? 
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express and Powerbooks. 

Do I need to buy on-site? 
No. You can buy books before or during the event. 

Can I have other items signed? 
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors. 

Can we have our photo taken with the author? 
Yes, you can have your photo with the author when she signs your book. However, we strictly allow one photo per person only. 

How much is the book? 
Shadow and Bone (Trade Paperback – P479) 
Siege and Storm (Trade Paperback – P479)
Ruin and Rising (Trade Paperback – P529)
Ruin and Rising (Hardcover – P899)


See you, booknerds! Also, include the official hashtag #LeighBardugoPH in all your tweets to give a buzz to the bookish community on Twitter!


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TEA-RRIFIC EVENT: E.LOCKHART BOOK SIGNING TOUR IN MANILA AND CEBU


What: E. Lockhart Book Signing Tour 

When: March 21, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: National Book Store, SM City Cebu

When: March 22, 2015, 2 p.m.
Where: National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Registration starts at 10 a.m. for both events. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings? 
March 21, 2:00 pm, at National Book, SM City Cebu 
March 22, 2:00 pm, at National Book Store, Glorietta 1 

When will the registration be? 
Registration opens at 10:00 am on March 21 at National Book Store, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 am on March 22 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee? 
No. There is no registration fee.

How many and which books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed? 
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served. 

Can I bring old books or other editions of the book? 
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express and Powerbooks. 

Do I need to buy on-site? 
No. You can buy books before or during the event. 

Can I have other items signed? 
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors. 

Can we have our photo taken with the author? 
Yes, you can have your photo with the author when she signs your book. However, we strictly allow one photo per person only. 

How much is the book? 
We Were Liars (Trade Paperback – P539)


See you, booknerds! Join our instagram contest for E. Lockhart's signing. Just search the hashtag #15daysoflying. Also, include the official hashtag #ELockhartinPH in all your tweets to give a buzz to the bookish community on Twitter!


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Recap: Marie Lu Blogger Forum and Book Signing Tour


Last Sunday, I met the pretty and talented Marie Lu! She's not only good in writing heroes and villains, but she's soooooo good at drawing. We were able to see her draw her characters in action!


To sum up everything that we talked about, here are some tidbits of the blogger forum with Marie Lu:
  • She didn't actually know she's writing a book for young adults until she gave her first draft of Legend to her agent. In fact, she never even heard of young adult before.
  • She'd love to produce a picture book someday.
  • Her inspiration when it comes to her characters' names:
    • Day - optimistic side, always positive, thief with a heart of gold (Hans Solo, Robin Hood)
    • June - named after the month of June, generous, intelligent, ambitious, a female Sherlock Holmes
  • Legend was inspired by the real-life world dystopia (North Korea, etc.)
  • When it comes to her writing process, she likes to draw her characters first to figure out who they are or what their personality is.
  • From writing a dystopian novel to fantasy: she grew up reading fantasy books so fantasy will always be there
  • When it comes to the process of writing the next two books on her Legend trilogy, there were no fan-reaction-inspired parts because she already sort of finished the books on her mind so she just watch their reactions hopelessly.
  • The hardest book to write for her was Champion. Regarding its ending, she told us she loves bittersweet endings. Besides, there's no other way to end it and it's the ending she always wanted to write and she's satisfied about it.
  • I asked her if she has an odd ritual that she do before or during writing. She told us that she cannot write without listening to music. But she doesn't listen to music with lyrics because it sort of distract her writing. So instead, she listens mostly to soundtracks and ambient sounds or to songs with a different language because she cannot understand them and it cannot distract her.
  • She loves writing while inside the train. She said there's something about the sound of the moving train that is conducive.
  • When asked who's the bigger rebel: Day or June, she answered: She said maybe Day because of what he does. But still, she went for June because she had to absolutely change herself for like, a 180 degrees.
  • We asked her is she herself is a Day or June, she told us Day because he's emotionally driven and kind of paranoid, but then she said she's more like June because they were alike when it comes to panic, grief, romance, etc.
  • Another thing about her writing process, the switching of points of view, she said it's not actually that hard for her because it has been her writing style for almost 10 years.
  • On her latest novel, The Young Elites, she chose the villains as her protagonists. Of course, we asked her about that. She told us that she used them as her main characters because they are manipulative, cunning and doesn't care about what other people say. Plus, they're interesting to explore.
  • We also asked her how does she manage to write in a very cinematic way. She said it's because she's a visual person and it has something to do with her background with arts. She loves to draw what she thinks about and write what she see.
Aside from meeting a wonderful author, I was also glad to see my fellow bloggers and pretty ladies of Pinoy Book Tours!

Kai of Amaterasu Reads, Hazel of Stay Bookish, me, and Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs!
Kai of Amaterasu Reads, Hazel of Stay Bookish, me, and Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs!
Kate of The Bookaholic Blurbs and I!


Pinoy Book Tours and Marie Lu PH with Marie Lu group shot
After the forum, we all took our lunches, made sure that we were able to catch up with each other's lives LOL talked about books we've read, and books we're waiting for. Then off we go to the public signing!


The crowd was H U G E. People started lining up 9am the day before! Here's a glimpse of the crowd:


There were also awesome readers who cosplayed the characters in Marie Lu's books! Lookie!

From left: Erielle,
Badass posters and bookmarks made by MarieLuPHIL. These were given during the public signing.
Marie Lu drawing one of her characters
I think all of us captured a photo of Marie Lu signing a shiny book. Here's while she's signing my shiny book! And of course, a photo with her!


Marie Lu's nails during the event. And look at those rings!
And here are the gorgeous nail arts by Nicole Lim of The Twins Read, based on the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites. You can check out Novel Nails Designs on Instagram and Tumblr for more photos!





Thanks National Book Store for yet another amazing event! Share your experience or recap on the comment section below. Check out the other recaps below:


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