The first timer at Big Bad Wolf!

I've been reading posts from my friends who that they would rather go on another book sale than experienced BBW again. They advised me that it would be a waste of time and of course, I didn't listen. That's how stubborn I am sometimes.

I went last March 1, early in the morning before heading to work.  

True enough, they were fewer people browsing books at seven.

 

I checked out every aisle first. 

The books were divided into two sections, blue one for non-fiction and red for fiction.

The genres were subdivided as well. They were tables for best selling, fashion, beauty, architecture, religious and children to name a few. Surprisingly there were also tables for second-hand books which was called the Treasure Island. 

Most of the books here were below 190 pesos which were the standard price of the softbound that being sold.

I took my time going to the tables of the Fiction section particularly the Young Adult, Mystery, and Literature.

Sadly, there we books that I was eager to purchase but I didn't get for two reasons: there was no blurb at the back (couldn't buy if I have no idea what the story is all about) and for sample only (probably advance reader's copy).

However, I took photos of them and even some books that I was truly interested but quite out of the budget.

Expensive! 1k plus! :(

I only brought 1,500 pesos! I might say that I've quite behaved because the total amount of my book haul was 1480 pesos. Congratulations to me!

 



I purchased six books for my reading, two books for my inaanak and one coloring book for my other inaanak. I can't post the children's books because my 'kumares' might read this blog feature.

I was surprised that the kid's books nowadays have rewarding stickers! 

I love this because it encourages young minds to do better and study harder!
 And if you are planning to go to a book sale events like the Big Bad Wolf or the upcoming Manila International Book Fair, these are my helpful tips.

1. Attend on the first day or early morning. It is true that the early bird catches the worm. You will have a great time browsing and checking out each section.

2. Avoid going to the last day. Not only because people are already hurrying for the last minute rush but the lines in the payment counter are very terrible.

3. Bring an ample eco-bags. Even if you say you are just going to buy a few books, you would be overwhelmed and you might be surprised that you got more than what you expected.

These were the books that I purchased and the correct person who guessed it right is...

Zyian Axel!


Congratulations for winning books and thank you to those who joined! Kindly send me a PM on how to claim your prizes.

I had so fun with my first Big Bad Wolf experience and when they come back next time, I will be there again and I would definitely visit them not only once.

MIBF 2018: Experiences and Book Haul

This Manila International Book Fair was truly special to me.

The most beautiful entrance ticket that I've seen!

It happened last September 12-16 at SMX Convention, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 

I decided to attend the exciting event twice in the first and last days. Rain or shine, I would be there! 

I was thrilled that my self-published book: Elvyn's Eyes for the first time was part of MIBF. 

Can you spot it?

It was displayed at Edushop booth together with A Time for Heists, a romantic suspense anthology in which I had a short story. 

I was truly grateful that my first Fantasy English short story is part of Out of this World, an anthology that was launched in MIBF and produced by 8letters. Thank you, Marigold and the rest of your team! 

Isn't she beautiful? :)

Why the first day? 

My boss told me that she went to MIBF last year and she liked that there were few people. She had a great time checking every booths and stall. It actually encourages me to do it this 2018. And I did.

I visited the booths where my books could be found. No book shopping for me because I need to go back to work.  Not so much crowd and the first day was intended for teachers and students, great job with that MIBF. 

And the last day... 

I was expecting that there would be a lot of people. And I was not wrong. 

I arrived at five in the afternoon and went straight to National Bookstore because I won from their twitter giveaway. I claimed the only International book that I got from MIBF. Yay! 

Some BDJ 2019 planners! I like the new planner covers!

I was having second thoughts if I would push through book signing because it would take a lot of time lining up and I was waiting to finally meet and greet my blogsite's winner. 

If you are reading this Aica, you know the real reason why I wasn't able to meet you up earlier. Sorry! 

Yes, I lined up for the meet and greet with Lourd De Veyra. 

Early in the line...

The popular host and commercial actor released his latest book entitled History with Lourd under Summit Books. 

It was a short but happy book signing for me because I was able to thank Mr. Lourd. 

A friend of mine recommended me to watch his show and it helped me when I was doing my romantic suspense short story. It was awesome telling it to him and he said, he hoped that I learned from it. Which I did. I could not wait to read his book. 

My MIBF 2018 was remarkable with the people I met but the downside was, I didn't have time to shop for books, explore the whole convention and check out every booth. I was lucky enough to buy three books which were written by fellow Filipino authors. 

Book Haul! I'm so behave, right? 

My advice to those who are planning to attend the event for the first time next year, the first day is the best time to go, be early and bring a friend or two. 

And to myself, for MIBF 2019, I will surely be there but this time around I will visit every booth from first to the second floor and will bring extra fund. 

To end this blog, thank you from the bottom of this author's heart for joining my last giveaway.

Congratulations to the only #TeamMIBF entry and to the lucky entry of #TeamBahay that was chosen by my dear friend unicorn. Check out the photo and video that I will upload after this blog post. 

Please do send me a PM on how to claim your prizes before September 26!