Essential Reading: September 2016
Posted by bennardfajardo on September 16, 2016 · 2 Comments
It has been a while since I wrote for this blog. You see, I have been very busy ever since I returned to the Philippines for a playwriting workshop that I attended at the CCP. Also because the place I’m staying in does not have an internet connection that would allow me to write for … Continue reading →
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BOOKLOVE: December 2013
Posted by bennardfajardo on January 13, 2014 · 6 Comments
December is always a fun month since it’s Christmas and all. Plus, I don’t know why but the atmosphere is just perfect for bookish shenanigans. For this month, I have two separate piles of book acquisitions. One contains books that I bought myself and the other contains books that were given to me as presents, … Continue reading →
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