Is it possible to support Filipino authors and read Filipino books all-year round? Yes, very much so! Should that stop us from dedicating one whole month to uplifting Filipino voices? Absolutely not. In the spirit of two things co-existing, I'm happy to share that everyone's favorite Filipino-themed readathon is coming soon in theaters near you. Yes, Wikathon 3: Readerakas is back and more charming than ever. And with the cutest movie motif to boot! 😉🍿 (Last Updated: July 26, 2022) What is Wikathon? 🇵🇭 Just in case you aren't familiar with this readathon, Wikathon is a month-long ... Read the Post...
2022 Book Releases That You Need To Know (Part 2)
We are halfway through the year, but the question remains: Which 2022 book releases might have bypassed your radar? No worries, I still got you covered! At the start of the year, I wrote a list of under-marketed book releases for the first half of 2022, which readers can look forward to. The staggering inequality in publisher support, particularly in terms of marketing, has continuously put many authors at a disadvantage. And it disproportionately affects marginalized authors. Which is incredibly frustrating. With this knowledge in mind, I set out to write a follow-up post, covering the ... Read the Post...
Monthly Synopsis: A February of Bad Reads and Good Intentions
You may be wondering what's happened to me. Or you may have stumbled across an email alerting you to this post and thought, "Oh, it's been a while since I last heard from Shealea." In any case, I haven't written any blog posts since my monthly synopsis for January. And I'm about to explain why. With that, take a seat, get cozy, and let's run through the highlights of February 2022 together, shall we? MY MONTH IN BOOKS To recap, I marveled over the bewildering fact that I read twenty books in January. Which isn't a typical occurrence for me -- what with being a sluggish, moody ... Read the Post...
Monthly Synopsis: A January of Renewed Energy
Funnily enough, my last monthly wrap-up post was literally a year ago. January 2021, to be specific. Which is such a shame. Because as I had mentioned in that post, I really enjoy the process of writing wrap-up posts. I find a lot of satisfaction in looking back and reflecting on my month. Fortunately, January was a pretty great month for me. While I was unable to accomplish everything that I set out to do, I still made a lot of headway towards this year's intention of reconnecting. Especially in reacquainting myself to my hobbies, which fell to the sidelines last year. Yay! With that ... Read the Post...
2022 Book Releases That You Need To Know (Part 1)
Which 2022 book releases might have bypassed your radar? No worries, I got you covered! In a vast sea of book lists where some titles are more "hyped up" than others (that's just how marketing works!), there are always going to be a few gems that go relatively unnoticed. Thus, I did a little digging around. With special attention towards 2022 book releases with less shelving on Goodreads. And the result? This list of 18 spectacular books that you need to know! I personally haven't seen these titles being heavily talked about, so I wanted to share them with you. While I can't guarantee ... Read the Post...
22 Must-Read Backlist Books For 2022
A new year means new books. I'm no stranger to salivating over shiny, upcoming releases. Still, I'm more fervently looking forward to all the backlist books that I plan to read in 2022. In case you're unfamiliar with publishing jargon, "backlist" simply means "not newly published". It's a label that's usually applied to books that have been around for at least a year or two. I personally don't believe that backlist titles grow less interesting over time. Otherwise, classic literature would cease to be relevant. On the contrary, I think books are meant to find you at the right place and at ... Read the Post...
Reconnecting in 2022: Resolutions, Goals, and Intentions
While we're already a week into 2022, I don't think it's too late for me to declare my new year's resolutions. (Someone, please agree with me.) So, without further ado and fanfare, let's dive in. Reflecting On 2021 Truth be told, the majority of my resolutions for 2021 were ungracefully yeeted into the void. In simpler words, I crashed and burned. Without disclosing too many personal details, last year was a very bizarre time for me. In an effort to heal (in more ways than one), I became more withdrawn, disconnecting myself from things I enjoy doing and people I care about. And ... Read the Post...
Blogging Mindset: Shift Your Thinking For 2022
Bounce back with a better mindset for blogging! Can that be done? 🤔 Blogging really took a backseat for me in 2021. While I have no regrets about this decision, I am extremely eager to get back into creating content. And I am hoping to make the biggest blogging comeback in 2022! Yes, it sounds a little daunting. And yes, a part of me is worried that I might be setting myself up for disappointment. Especially because life can be irritatingly unpredictable at times (hello, miss corona 🤢). But for 2022, I want to choose optimism and a can-do attitude. Moreover, I believe that with the ... Read the Post...
