Good day fellow book readers. What can be more satisfying
than a book? A room full of books? Or perhaps a sprawling space filled to the
brim with books at enviable prices and a wad of cash in hand to purchase those
gems? I’m pretty much sure that all of you would have chosen Option B, the
choice which I undoubtedly put to the test yesterday.
On the 2nd of April 2016, I hopped out of bed
before my alarm could rouse me out of dreamland. Some of you may be giving me
quizzical looks, why not sleep in till late and have an awesome day lounging on
the couch? Well, how could I when the Bookerville Carnival was being held at
Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
Held for the third time this year from the 29th
of March 2016 to the 3rd of April 2016, Bookerville never failed in
its attempt to satisfy the most avid of bookworms like me. With over 5 million
books at attractive prices filling every nook and cranny of the hall in PICC, I
couldn’t help myself from reaching out to 9 attractive titles.
My haul of the day was:
1Brain Boosting by Michael Powell (firing up our
natural hard-disk from time to time is essential).
2How Life Works by Andrew Matthews (one positive
thought attracts another so let’s get positive – through reading, of course).
3Let’s Veg Out by Love Food (a book haul would be
incomplete without something to feast your eyes on and maybe your tummy later
if you have the time to cook after endless hours reading).
4Tranquil Wilderness: Colouring Book for Adults
by Peter Murray (a little bit of magic to bring out the hidden child in every
one of us).
5The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Coconut Oil
Diet by Maria Blanc and Dr. James Pendleton (to answer the niggling questions
about this current health fad).
6The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan (being an avid
fan of Amy Tan’s books since high school, cradling this tome in my hands
flooded me with lovely memories from reading her books).
7 Hotel K by Kathryn Bonella (if you think
Guatenamo Bay is a notorious jail, read on to find out the atrocious notoriety
of Bali’s Kerobokan Jail – otherwise known as Hotel K).
8Mysteries of the World by Ulrike Kraus (if you
are a fan of the X-Files and the Tamil programme Andam [Unexplained Mysteries],
this is the book for you).
9Lastly, drumroll please, Horror Stories by Tunku
Halim (yeah, I can hear all the fans out there rushing to get a hold of this,
beware the midnight hour).
Being in the book fair, I found myself drooling over the
array of books like a kid in a candy shop. For those who would like to treat
themselves to a book or two (maybe three, no make that four! Forget it! Grab
three empty bags!), throw on your most comfortable ensemble and skedaddle over
to Bookerville @ Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Today is the
last day of the fair, so do make the most of it and wallow in the glory of
books. See you next year at Bookerville! J
No comments:
Post a Comment