Comments on: An Expensive Treat http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/ Redefining What's Cool Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:21:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Kat http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3104 Kat Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:18:46 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3104 I apologise if I cannot comment about the Trinoma-thingy because I do not know where in all seven seas can I find it in Manila. I'd consider you lucky for spending 2000php for those four books. I still hate the fact that books here in UK cost more than my hourly pay rate. And because I do not wish to spend £7.99 (err, around 750php?) for a soft-bound copy of a book, unless it's really, really good, I just abuse my privilege of borrowing books from a local library. (Frugal much? And no, I'm not converting pounds to peso, I have long abandoned that practice of mine.) My parents used to bark at me for buying expensive books, but ever since I have acquired a part-time job, they no longer care. Anyways, as for your book reviews. I would be delighted to read <em>Daniel Isn't Talking</em> if only I am not bombarded with texts to read for my English Literature class. I mean, Chaucer's The Canterburry Tales <em>should not have been that long</em> for a poem, right? Book recommendations? I'm actually a fan of Austen, Dickens and Hardy, but after seeing the list of books you have read, I assumed that you're more into contemporary novels, therefore I shall bring you some: <strong>Life of Pi by Yann Martel</strong> - very, very witty and entertaining, it didn't win the Booker Prize for nothing; <strong>Atonement by Ian McEwan</strong>: This one's been turned into a film, which was shown in the UK September(?) last year. I do not wish to tell you what is it about since there's a possibility that I might spoil it for you; <strong>Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger </strong>- My most favourite novel. It's an easy read, and packed with foul language and teenage angst, I must say but there's something in Holden Caulfield's character that makes you laugh with tears. I apologise if I cannot comment about the Trinoma-thingy because I do not know where in all seven seas can I find it in Manila.

I’d consider you lucky for spending 2000php for those four books. I still hate the fact that books here in UK cost more than my hourly pay rate. And because I do not wish to spend £7.99 (err, around 750php?) for a soft-bound copy of a book, unless it’s really, really good, I just abuse my privilege of borrowing books from a local library. (Frugal much? And no, I’m not converting pounds to peso, I have long abandoned that practice of mine.)

My parents used to bark at me for buying expensive books, but ever since I have acquired a part-time job, they no longer care.

Anyways, as for your book reviews. I would be delighted to read Daniel Isn’t Talking if only I am not bombarded with texts to read for my English Literature class. I mean, Chaucer’s The Canterburry Tales should not have been that long for a poem, right?

Book recommendations? I’m actually a fan of Austen, Dickens and Hardy, but after seeing the list of books you have read, I assumed that you’re more into contemporary novels, therefore I shall bring you some: Life of Pi by Yann Martel - very, very witty and entertaining, it didn’t win the Booker Prize for nothing; Atonement by Ian McEwan: This one’s been turned into a film, which was shown in the UK September(?) last year. I do not wish to tell you what is it about since there’s a possibility that I might spoil it for you; Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - My most favourite novel. It’s an easy read, and packed with foul language and teenage angst, I must say but there’s something in Holden Caulfield’s character that makes you laugh with tears.

]]> By: Spence http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3107 Spence Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:52:32 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3107 Thanks Christian! I'll look for those titles in PB. I'll also include you on my sizzling links if you don't mind. Thanks Christian! I’ll look for those titles in PB. I’ll also include you on my sizzling links if you don’t mind.

]]> By: Christian http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3106 Christian Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:01:29 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3106 <strong>Spence:</strong> Sorry, no. I haven't read a novel about war. But you may like Khaled Hosseini's books. "The Kite Runner" has something to do about fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan, the Soviet invasion, and even the Taliban regime. But the main plot is about two Afghan kids whose friendship had deteriorated because of a certain event. Hosseini's other book is called "A Thousand Splendid Suns," but I recommend that you read TKR first. Spence: Sorry, no. I haven’t read a novel about war. But you may like Khaled Hosseini’s books. “The Kite Runner” has something to do about fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan, the Soviet invasion, and even the Taliban regime. But the main plot is about two Afghan kids whose friendship had deteriorated because of a certain event. Hosseini’s other book is called “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” but I recommend that you read TKR first.

]]> By: Spence http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3105 Spence Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:11:53 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3105 DUDEz! You inspire me! Hahaha. Really. I used to love books before but yeah, the evil tube has influenced me a lot so I kinda lost interest in them. I know that books make you smart, so I'm tryn to get my old hobby back: reading. Thing is, I dunno any good titles besides some classics- Dickens and the like haha. So thank you for mentioning sum good books together with some short background. I think I'll get 'Daniel Isn't Talking' any day next week! By the way, do you know any good book/novel that's about war? I'm a sucker for action. Hehe. Thanks dude. -spence DUDEz! You inspire me! Hahaha. Really. I used to love books before but yeah, the evil tube has influenced me a lot so I kinda lost interest in them. I know that books make you smart, so I’m tryn to get my old hobby back: reading. Thing is, I dunno any good titles besides some classics- Dickens and the like haha. So thank you for mentioning sum good books together with some short background. I think I’ll get ‘Daniel Isn’t Talking’ any day next week!

By the way, do you know any good book/novel that’s about war? I’m a sucker for action. Hehe. Thanks dude.
-spence

]]> By: scart http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3120 scart Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:18:01 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3120 your father shouldn't snapped at you since you spend the money on the right thing kesa namn sa walang kwentang bagay. oh well, magulang naman hehehe your father shouldn’t snapped at you since you spend the money on the right thing kesa namn sa walang kwentang bagay. oh well, magulang naman hehehe

]]> By: skwayred http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3118 skwayred Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:26:15 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3118 I get a warm fuzzy feeling whenever I see books. Thanks for mentioning these titles. I might check them out soon. :D BTW, it's okay to spend P2000 for books as long as you remove their pricetags immediately! :D I have books costing me P1000 each and I've never forgotten to remove their pricetags right after I bought them. I've learned my lesson. I always get those shocked stares from people when I tell them how much money I spend for my hobby. Reading is also an expensive hobby I guess. I get a warm fuzzy feeling whenever I see books. Thanks for mentioning these titles. I might check them out soon. :D
BTW, it’s okay to spend P2000 for books as long as you remove their pricetags immediately! :D I have books costing me P1000 each and I’ve never forgotten to remove their pricetags right after I bought them. I’ve learned my lesson. I always get those shocked stares from people when I tell them how much money I spend for my hobby. Reading is also an expensive hobby I guess.

]]> By: Tamz http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3117 Tamz Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:21:17 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3117 Iniwan ka nila? Hehehe.. 2000 for books? Agshopping ak ton ti baduk! Siguro kaya di ko rin mahanapan yung books ni Adeline, baka nasa children's section! Mapuntahan nga. Hahaha Iniwan ka nila? Hehehe..

2000 for books? Agshopping ak ton ti baduk!

Siguro kaya di ko rin mahanapan yung books ni Adeline, baka nasa children’s section! Mapuntahan nga. Hahaha

]]> By: Joyce http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3116 Joyce Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:17:47 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3116 2000php for books? that would freak my folks out too even if it's my own money i spent. hahaha! the last book i bought was 650 and they made me feel all guilty about it...well just a bit. :D but yeah, it's nice to treat yourself once in a while with things you love. i love Fully Booked at SM North. They have everything from books to pretty notebooks!! teehee! btw. i love reading your book reviews. it gives me an idea on what to read next. :) take care! 2000php for books? that would freak my folks out too even if it’s my own money i spent. hahaha! the last book i bought was 650 and they made me feel all guilty about it…well just a bit. :D but yeah, it’s nice to treat yourself once in a while with things you love. i love Fully Booked at SM North. They have everything from books to pretty notebooks!! teehee!

btw. i love reading your book reviews. it gives me an idea on what to read next. :) take care!

]]> By: Dre http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3111 Dre Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:32:19 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3111 Looks like you raided bookstores! I haven't been to Trinoma, but I've been to MOA more than once. I haven't read any book in a while now, maybe I should catch up on my reading. I'd check out the books you posted here. Seems very interesting. Looks like you raided bookstores! I haven’t been to Trinoma, but I’ve been to MOA more than once. I haven’t read any book in a while now, maybe I should catch up on my reading. I’d check out the books you posted here. Seems very interesting.

]]> By: Kathrin http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3110 Kathrin Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:53:55 +0000 http://asteeg.net/2008/an-expensive-treat/#comment-3110 I wouldn't spend 2000 pesos for books eventhough i love reading. My 'rents would be furious. One book at a time lang ako. :lol: Btw, i would love to raid your book collection. I wouldn’t spend 2000 pesos for books eventhough i love reading. My ‘rents would be furious. One book at a time lang ako. :lol: Btw, i would love to raid your book collection.

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