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Book review: Junot Diaz’ “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ronald

I think it was Jessica Zafra who once noted that the Philippines, while very firmly located in Asia, often has more similarities with Latin American countries than its own Asian neighbors. We were under Spanish rule for more than 300 … Continue reading →

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Junot Diaz giveaway winner!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ronald

Because I am honestly an old man, I absolutely forgot that I had a giveaway going on whose winner I should have announced WEEKS ago. Anyway, let me rectify that situation while right now. While I’m still awake and not … Continue reading →

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Junot Diaz giveaway!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Ronald

I posted the transcript of my interview with Junot Diaz a few days ago, and I did say that you guys should look out for a possible giveaway. And since I almost always keep my word, here it is! Two … Continue reading →

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Ronreads interview: Junot Diaz

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ronald

Unless you guys have been living under a rock lately, you probably all know that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz was in town recently for the second Manila International Literary Festival organized by the National Book Development Board and co-presented … Continue reading →

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Your week in books#26

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Ronald

Here’s the trailer for “Snow White and the Huntsman”, where Bella Swan, after being trained by Thor, leads the Men of Gondor in a rebellion against Aeon Flux. or Aileen Wuornos if you’re all indie and stuff. Two Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading →

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