Paulo Coelho’s new ‘Manuscript’
By Ruel S. De Vera
Because of the unusual way he wields his words, Paulo Coelho is perhaps the world’s most quotable novelist.
Because of the unusual way he wields his words, Paulo Coelho is perhaps the world’s most quotable novelist.
A novel originally penned in Spanish by Gabriel Miró in 1921, the English translation of “Our Father San Daniel” is a collaborative venture, involving translation and publication, between UST Publishing, Instituto Cervantes de Manila, Ministerio de Cultura of Spain, the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, and the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Toledo, Spain.
Here are some books that are set for release early this year.
It was an unusual literary year as the bestseller lists were dominated by a trilogy of erotic novels and a controversial political biography. But book lovers still found gems as the bookshelves saw the arrival of diverse and distinctive titles, both foreign and local, for readers of all kinds. It was a welcome exercise in creativity and compelling storytelling.
Since finishing reading her first Judy Blume book, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” at the age of 12, all Alyson Noël wanted to be was a writer.
Acclaimed American novelist Nicholas Sparks, who has touched the hearts of millions across the globe with his heartrending tales of love, loss and unwavering faith, finally gets to meet his Filipino fans for the first time. Sparks arrived in Manila late Wednesday night to promote his 17th and latest novel, entitled “The Best of Me.” [...]
Like any good spy, the British secret agent James Bond reinvents himself whenever the occasion calls for it. The world’s most famous fictional spy has been doing so ever since Ian Fleming first deployed him in the 1953 novel “Casino Royale.” Through novels, short stories and movies, Bond has reincarnated numerous times, but the elements [...]
When Mina V. Esguerra was 11, she visited a friend’s house and was looking around when she noticed a book. Splashed across the cover was the tagline “Sweet Valley Twins,” marking the novel as part of the Sweet Valley franchise created by Francine Pascal. The series chronicles the adventures and misadventures of the teenage Wakefield [...]
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