National Book Store at 75: Why Nanay Coring remains motivated at 94
What were you doing when you were 19? At 19, Socorro Ramos and her husband Jose opened her first bookstore in Escolta, Manila. It was 1942, and the humble venture
What were you doing when you were 19? At 19, Socorro Ramos and her husband Jose opened her first bookstore in Escolta, Manila. It was 1942, and the humble venture
For those of us who grew up on fairy tales and stories, we all know that epic, sweeping romances featuring swoon-worthy heroes and heroines have long lived on in the pages of books. From star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, to the short-lived love of Hazel and Augustus, to the enduring romance of Allie and Noah, the shelves are filled with books of true love that lasts. You need only choose which one you want to relive.
We don’t know about you, but we just can’t wait for 2016 to be over.
At a loss as to how to make a dent on your long Christmas list? Do what we did: visit National Book Store’s newly renovated SM North Edsa branch. It’s home to a lot of great finds, from books and stationery to gift items and all your wrapping needs.
Super and National Book Store (NBS) surprised book lovers at NBS’ newly renovated SM North Edsa branch (it’s so beautiful, guys) by giving them free books.
Enjoy limited-edition desserts. This weekend, Freezer Burn at Bonifacio High Street will be scooping red berries, ginger lemongrass and coconut lime sorbet, while Cupcakes by Sonja’s Serendra branch will celebrate its 10th anniversary by serving fluffy sugar-sprinkled donuts oozing with different cream fillings.
You have 10 days to hoard books at National Book Store’s (NBS) Cut Price Book Sale, where even some newly released books will be sold at a discount.
Remember Chona Kasten, dahlings? For the high society people who knew her, as well as those who have the faintest idea who she was, let me tell you about “La Divina: The Life and Style of Chona Recto-Kasten,” a coffee-table book on the life and times of the late fashion icon, written by her only daughter Techie Ysmael-Bilbao, edited by Jose Mari Ugarte, and published by National Book Store/Anvil.
Author Morgan Matson’s friend calls her a “method” writer. Her first book, “Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour,” was based on a road trip she had actually taken with her mom when she went off to college. When she decided to write a book, she took the road trip again, going so far as to rent the same model SUV she used in the story.
THERE has never been a more opportune—or important— time to read about Martial Law. Between the current discussion on emergency powers or the debate over the possible burial of former
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