Posted by bennardfajardo on October 14, 2014 · 6 Comments
I’m feeling a little bit book giddy today, generally happy about the state of literature and about the large number of books that I have yet to read so I’ve decided to write, sooner that I would have, about the books that I got last month. September was a bit crazy overall because there was a … Continue reading →
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Posted by bennardfajardo on January 4, 2013 · 10 Comments
Well, it’s that time of the month again for my Essential Reading post. Before I begin the list for January, I will just point out that I made some changes to the way that I shall choose books. I will no longer be thematic in my choices and I shall only employ themes every now … Continue reading →
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Posted by bennardfajardo on November 14, 2012 · 1 Comment
It has been a while since I posted about my book acquisitions but that does not mean that I was not hoarding books left and right. However, I felt that it was unnecessary to post every time I buy books and I think that I should only post about my newly bought books if the said … Continue reading →
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The Book Hooligan 