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Read up on these new Filipino titles, from historical novels to essays:
New books have hit the shelves, and a few works are worth adding to your collection. Browse below to see some promising titles written by Filipino authors:
The Collaborators: A Novel by Katrina Tuvera
Above Photo: Ateneo de Manila University Press
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The Collaborators: A Novel by Katrina Tuvera shows Carlos Armando reminiscing on his childhood memories during the war, martial law, and the events leading up to EDSA 2. The book also gives us a glimpse of the three generations of the Armando family.
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#Pasahero: Mga Nakikisakay na Sanaysay by Joselito de los Reyes
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Photo: Facebook / Joselito D Delos Reyes
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Joselito de los Reyes takes us along with his daily ventures in his new work, #Pasahero: Mga Nakikisakay na Sanaysay. Much like his viral statuses, de los Reyes' collection of essays is packed with humour and wit that'll keep you turning pages.
What I Wanted to be When I Grew Up by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo
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Photo: University of the Philippines Press
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Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo has finally released the first volume of her "unusual" memoirs, What I Wanted to be When I Grew Up. Read on to discover how she found solace in writing while growing up and other compelling stories of her ancestors.
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I Was the President's Mistress!! by Miguel Syjuco
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Miguel Syjuco returns with another palpable read with I Was the President's Mistress!!. Set in the Philippines, the novel follows an impeachment trial while movie star Vita Nova reveals her true self in a memoir.
After Lambana: A Graphic Novel: Myth and Magic in Manila by Eliza Victoria
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Eliza Victoria welcomes us again into a world where Filipino mythology and magic exist in her new graphic novel, After Lambana: A Graphic Novel: Myth and Magic in Manila. We accompany Conrad as he teams up with Ignacio to seek a cure.
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Sugar and Spite by Gail D Villanueva
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In Sugar and Spite, we learn of Jolina and her grandfather's albularyo magic which she uses on her bully, Claudine. But not everything goes as planned, and Jolina is left to deal with both magic and reality.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
