May 17, 2014

Wicked Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han


Published: May 9, 2009
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Series: The Summer I Turned Pretty #1
Acquired: Digital copy

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5821978-the-summer-i-turned-pretty?ac=1


Stephanie Perkins in the Philippines!


Yup! You heard right! Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and The French Kiss and Lola and The Boy Next Door is dropping by the Philippines on July 5 and 6! This event is brought to you by National Bookstore, the country's national bookstore, in partnership with Chalk, Metro, ABS-CBN Publishing and Raffles Makati, the official residence.

If you're planning to go, below are some of the guidelines for the book signing:

When and where are the book signings? 
July 5, 1:00 pm, at National Book Store, SM Cebu 
July 6, 2:00 pm, at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

When will the registration be? 
Registration opens at 10:00 am on July 5 at National Book Store, SM Cebu (in the store, NOT the events area) and 10:00 am on July 6 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 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, Bestsellers 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, Bestsellers 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 are the books? 
Anna and the French Kiss (Trade Paperback – P349) 
Lola and the Boy Next Door (Trade Paperback – P349) 
Isla and the Happily Ever After (will be released in August 14)


So, see you there! And be sure to use the hashtag: #StephaniePerkinsInPH and spread the word!




Wicked Review: Faking It by Cora Carmack


Published: June 4, 2013
Publisher: William Morrow
Acquired: Digital copy

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16172634-faking-it