BookTalk

  We have all had our bad days where the only thing we’re capable of doing is to shed tears on the couch. Tho se helpless days and nights go by really slow, and the pain keeps on expanding and attaching itself to our bodies and minds. With that, we're simply helpless beings, surrounded by darkness.    Sometimes, we get the urge to force ourselves out of our comfort zone and pretend that none of what’s happening is real. But we never succeed in doing so. It’s always the feeling of something or a force that is dragging us down again. As a result, we would just stay indoors and cry till there are no more tears left for us to wipe.   At times of weakness and solitude, we would aim for nothing but a shoulder to cry on and a warm long hug that takes all the heavy weight away. Regardless of what we feel deep down and what we want, our egoistic minds and high self-esteem stops us from seeking help and reach out to someone close. If you’re that kind of a person (like me), The...

  By: Hilary Mantel   Words are dominant and mystical graphemes; they have the potentiality to take one to whereabouts and destinations that never dawn onto anyone’s mind.  However, powerful authoritative words get into action and gain their powerful traits with a professional word organizer only. AKA (author)  *Wink* .  You might think to yourself, why would she bring this up now. But I thought of praising the marvelous author whom I believe is a creative creator with a magical mind.  Hilary Mantel  is the genius inventive behind this publication  "Bring up the bodies" . Whilst the book is a historical fiction, the plot twists and the shift of events made me not only stick my nose into the pages but fantasize about the characters (who are real of course) too. Yes it’s a very perplexing feeling to put into words and enunciate .  Nonetheless, it’s the magical carpet ride Aladdin promised Jasmine with, but in a word form! .    Let’s l...

By: Carissa Veliz    Have you ever got the impression of being watched even though you’re all alone in your space, zoned out from the world and the people you’re surrounded with? Have you ever felt like someone is listening to your conversations, even the most private ones? Have you ever thought to yourself, am I going crazy and delusional?   Well, congratulations you’ve made it to the creepy side of  BookTalk . Spooky season have ended and now we’re shifting into the Merry Cherry season of hot chocolate, Toffee Nut Lattes, and endless warm conversations. Yet, we can still speak of spooky creepy stuff around the fireplace while having our warm hot chocolate with marshmallows!  As Christmastide is approaching, shopping emporiums hold massive sales that are being heralded all around the Internet community. Yes, via the internet and not through the old-time papers and signs that were showcased on the streets. Modern advertisements are normal, nothing suspicious so ...