Porch Reader Bookstore in the Philippines was included in Step Up PH’s June-July 2021 Spotlight which focused on the diversity and independence of modern literature. The highlight was on the importance of different aspects of writing and readership that provided avenues for everybody to take part in literary culture across various communities. What is Step […]
The Outsider – Hints of Dark Half and Other Twists
It has been months since I read anything, but because of the ongoing community quarantine, I thought it best to get back to this old habit of mine. My best friend knows I am a huge fan of Stephen King and was kind enough to send me Outsider and Cell as my birthday gifts last […]
Jolabokaflod – A Tradition Worth Emulating
You’ve probably seen memes about Jólabókaflóð on Facebook these days what with Christmas happening a few days from now. For those who haven’t heard about this tradition, Jólabókaflóð, or “Yule Book Flood”, is a tradition in Iceland where people exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the rest of the evening reading their new […]
The Sleeper and The Spindle:Mashup of Two Fairy Tales
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sleeper and The Spindle is a mashup of two fairy tales that you have probably read when you were young, but as with all Neil Gaiman’s works, this one has a different twist to it. The tale began with three dwarves looking for the finest gift to give their Queen on her wedding day. […]
98B Saturday Future Market Part Deux in Escolta
[vc_row][vc_column][bksheading heading_text=”The Featured Artists and Sellers at 98B Saturday Future Market “][vc_images_carousel images=”1454,1453,1451,1449,1446,1437,1439,1440,1442,1444,1445,1441,1438,1452″ img_size=”751 x 500”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last November 2016 we joined 98B’s Saturday Future Market in Escolta Manila. It’s almost been a year now but our second time to join their latagan was yet another fun-filled day for me and my relatives who were kind enough […]
Building A Library Project: Malanday National Highschool
One of the goals of our online bookstore, Porch Reader Philippines, is to help build libraries. It was actually a thought, at first, since we were still considering how we should go on about building little libraries that can be accessed by everyone. Fortunately, we were able to start this project with the help of […]
How These Three Awesome Books Tickled My Brain
Reading books is a favorite past time of mine, and over the years I have accumulated quite a collection that I keep on re-reading time and time. There are stories that, when you read them, you find yourself thinking what ifs. Here are some books that really tickled my brain. The Good Omens by […]
Porch Reader PH Goes to Libro at Latagan sa Cubao X
Yesterday was a fun day for us as it was our first time to join Libro at Latagan sa Cubao X, Part 2. The venue was great, the other sellers had some pretty cool stuff, and the organizer, Ma’am Sandy Allan-Beltran, was super awesome! We’d like to say thank you to everyone who came by […]