Tag Archives: reading

Wish Books Were Cheaper Post

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

I spent a full hour or so browsing around Fully Booked this afternoon. I would've bought myself a wall calendar except that the ones they sell there are goddam expensive (-+2k?!?). I mean, they're really nice and all but I'd … Continue reading →

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RIP Arthur C. Clarke

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Gabriel Mercado

I can't believe Arthur C. Clarke is dead. He is one of the most influential writers I've ever read, whose books have become part of my life. His book Rendezvous with Rama was probably the first that forced me to … Continue reading →

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Learn To Read

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Gabriel Mercado

One of the nice things I like about big Press gigs is you occasionally get the chance to talk to other writers, many of whom have been in the business for decades. Yesterday I was seated beside friends from Manila … Continue reading →

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