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DISCUSSION POINTS

(00:00) Intro (00:41) According to the author, “For the Macapagal family, a plate of food is not just a plate of food— it symbolizes so much more”. Does food mean as much to you and your family? (06:30) What are your thoughts on family responsibilities? And which other Filipino culture do you agree and disagree with? (21:27) Who were your suspects throughout the book? Did you have any theories? (32:20) It was pointed out that some scenes may have a triggering effect on Drug War victims— what are your thoughts on this? (34:40) Are you going to read the next book, Homicide and Halo-Halo? (40:41) Final thoughts (59:03) Ratings

— March 7, 2021 with Ayel, Gabbie, Glenice, Joyce, Margot, Mela and Pao

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Named Best Romance of 2019 by Entertainment Weekly, Apple, and Amazon, Get a Life, Chloe Brown is about a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help her “Get a Life”.

Beautiful writing, laugh out loud funny, a truly unique and memorable hero and heroine and a romance that is raw, real and passionate. Talia Hibbert delivers a witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who's tired of being "boring" and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her get a life. [Source: Goodreads + Amazon]

DISCUSSION POINTS

(00:00) What 3 things would be on your “Get A Life” list? (10:43) Did you like the "heat" level of the book? (19:49) What did you think of the romance's pacing? Did it proceed in a realistic way?(28:57) Would you fall for either of the leads or the other characters? (36:17) How did this book make you feel towards love/romance? (50:18) Final thoughts

— March 7, 2021 with Gabbie, Glenice, Glenie, Joyce, Kring, Margot, Mery, Pearl and Tippy

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The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times "Modern Love" column — this is the perfect book for anyone who's loved, lost, stalked an ex on social media, or pined for true romance: In other words, anyone interested in the endlessly complicated workings of the human heart.

DISCUSSION POINTS

(00:00) Intro (07:50) Top 4 favorite stories (39:00) Favorite quote(/s) (01:16:53) Do you like reading collections of short stories? Can you recommend another book similar to our BOTM? (01:26:54) Have you watched the Amazon Prime series? What is your favorite episode? (01:39:08) Final thoughts and rating (01:53:05) Personal stories about love, loss or redemption

— January 3, 2020 with Aira, Danielle, Gabbie, Glenice, Glenie, Kring and Pearl

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Twins Ellery and Ezra Corcoran have never visited Echo Ridge, the town where their mother grew up and their aunt disappeared. It’s also the town where Lacey Milduff, the homecoming queen of five years ago was murdered – both cases remain unsolved. As another girl goes missing, everyone believes that the killer has returned.This is the second book from author Karen M. McManus about the murder and disappearance of high school students, with her debut One of Us is Lying being described as a cross between Pretty Little Liars and The Breakfast Club. [Source: Better Reading]

DISCUSSION POINTS:

(00:00) Intro (06:38) Are you fond of reading mystery/thriller genres? What are your initial thoughts about this book? (17:53) The book is written from different POVs, what did you think of this choice? (28:36) Do you have a favorite character? Any notable scenes you’d like to discuss? (38:55) Were you able to guess the serial killer? Who were your initial guesses? (54:09) What did you think of the ending? Do you agree with Ellery’s decision to conceal what really happened to Sarah? (1:12:20) Final thoughs + Rating

— November 1, 2020 with Aira, Charm, Dyn, Glenice, Glenie, Joyce, Mela, Renelle and Steph

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Stardust is a 1997 fantasy novel by British writer Neil Gaiman. Life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall—named after the imposing stone barrier which separates the town from a grassy meadow. Here, young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the beautiful Victoria Forester and for the coveted prize of her hand, Tristran vows to retrieve a fallen star and deliver it to his beloved. It is an oath that sends him over the ancient wall and into a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining... [Source: Wiki and Goodreads]

DISCUSSION POINTS:

(00:00) Intro (04:00) Who is your favorite character? Why? (20:17) If you were Tristan, will you do the things he had done to get Victoria’s approval? (27:48) Who is your most despised character in the book? (44:16) Did Yvaine really loved Tristan? Or was she just caught in the moment? (55:11) Do you agree with the ending? (1:09:48) Will you read Neil Gaiman’s books? What is your rating?

— October 4, 2020 with Glenice Diaz, Carmela Pineda, Pearl Pamfilo, Glenie Laggui, Sophie Brodit, Dale Venzon and Bling Obrero

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Set in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960s, The Help by Kathryn Stockett shows the peak of racial segregation. The book is narrated by three very different women; Minny, a black maid unable to keep a job due to her hot head, Aibileen, another black maid who is raising her 'seventeenth white child', and Miss Skeeter, at the opposite end of the spectrum, a white woman who wants to be a writer. She has been brought up by black maids since she was young, and longs to find out why her much-loved maid, Constantine, has disappeared. [Source: Wiki]

DISCUSSION POINTS (00:00) Summary (01:23) How did the book make you feel? (08:37) Who among the characters did you feel most connected with? Why? (19:09) Do you think the story was plot-based or character driven? (22:03) Which parts of the book stood out for you? (35:40) Chapter 25 (The Benefit) is the only chapter in the book that is written in the third person. Why do you think the author chose to do this? (43:44) If you could read another character's perspective in the book, who among the characters would you choose? Why? (49:22) How did you feel about the ending? What did you like, what did you not like, and what do you wish had been different? (01:02:56) Do you think that had Aibileen stayed working for Miss Elizabeth, that Mae Mobley would have grown up to be racist like her mother? Do you think racism is inherent or taught? (01:16:16) Rating

— September 6, 2020

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