Title
Train Man
Author
Nakano Hitori
Translated By
Bonnie Elliot
Publisher
Robinson
Price
RM48.00
Rating
4/5
This is not an ordinary book.
1. It may seem like fiction but it is really NON-FICTION.
2. The ending is not planned but it just happen.
3. Filled with forum threads. Lot of ASCII emoticons. :)
The started when a geek a.k.a. Train Man saved a girl from a pervert in a train. This led to a set of Hermes teacups as a thank you gift. Which then led to a thank-you-for-the-thank-you-gift dinner. What sets this story apart is that Train Man sought for help from an online forum.
With the help of the forum members, Train Man called Ms. Hermes. One date led to another and another and another. Train Main transformed from a geeky guy to a boyfriend-type. The forum members helped him from clothes to dinner place. Some helped to do research about stuff that went on between Train Man and Ms. Hermes just to keep Train Man prepared everytime he has a date.
When they are officially a couple, Train Man showed Ms. Hermes where his friends are. She was touched of course and said he tried too hard. :)
Amazing World Wide Web I would say. The real identity of Train Man and his girlfriend remains undisclosed until today to protect their privacy. This book was an international bestseller when it was published. It didn't just stop there. The story was also made into manga and movie.
It was a little different reading this book in the begining but as one gets into the story, it is actually nicely presented. :) Click here to visit Train Man The Movie site or to read another review on Train Man by another blogger, click here. The real threads where this book came from still exists and it now has a translated version but I can't seem to find it.
p/s: Yeay!!!I finally get to read this book til the end. *phew!* Lovely to finally have some time to indulge in reading. =) This is my second japanese translated book I've read. The first one is Totto-Chan. If any of you happen to know any good translated ones, feel free to recommend.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Train Man by Nakano Hitori
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sophie Kinsella's New Book; Twenties Girl
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The Book For June
I spotted a book in Times Bookstore yesterday but I did not get it because I've spent wayyyy too much this month. I simply gotta have this book. I hope it could help me.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Top Tips For Girls by Kate Reardon
Title
Top Tips For Girls
Author
Kate Reardon
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Price
RM53.90
Rating
4/5
Though it says it is for girls, I believe 60% of the contents are useful for boys and girls. The tips covers the area like Travel, Finances, Car, Work, Health, Life and many more. The contents are are extracted from www.toptips.com =)
My favourite has got to be the ones in the Beauty, Shoes and Clothes topic.
Some tips covered by the book:
- How To Get Organized If You Use Several Handbags
- How To Prevent Blisters
- How To Stretch Shoes
- How To Slice An Onion Without Crying (I do not have this prob when I have my lenses on but a friend of mine once told me she had to put on goggles when she works on the onions. Poor girl. If she comes back to me and complain about the onions again, I'll tell her what to do...hihihi)
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Buy Cheap Books ONLINE
There are many book warehouse sales held throughout the year but unfortunately for some, the sales are not held anywhere near their location. :( I know how you feel. It is wonderful to see the price of the books you want offered at a very low prices. But it is frustrating to know that the sales are nowhere near your place unless you are willing to drive few hours. *sweat*
Let me bring you some good news..if not great news. Especially to those who are at the other parts of Malaysia (or maybe the other parts of world too) where book warehouse sales is not commonly held. ;)
As of now, I've bumped into 5 websites which offers books at low prices. You can also sell your no-longer-wanted books there. ;)
Here you go!
AdPost.com Classifieds
http://www.adpost.com/my/?db=my_books&website=&language=&session_key
Bookster For Sale - Used Books - Wanted
http://www.bookster.com.my/
mySimplifieds.com
http://www.mysimplifieds.com/AdSearch.aspx?c=10&p=74
The Books Lover
http://thebookslover.blogspot.com/
eLawyer
http://www.elawyer.com.my/lawbook_browse.php?type=sale
Note : Great for law students! ;)
You may not find all the books you want but it is still great to know there are sites where you can try your luck to find some cheap ones. Well, you'll never know what you may bump into. ;) Not happy with the number of books you see? Here's what you can do. Introduce more people to the sites! The more people sells, the more books you will see! =)
If any of you happen to know more websites selling books at good prices, feel free to add more to the list. Just drop it in the comment and I'll append to the list. Thanks!
Incase you are still more comfortable to buy books from the well-known local bookstores, you can try Times Bookstores or MPH. I've shared my online book shopping on MPHOnline sometimes ago. To read, click here. As for Times Bookstores, they offer free delivery for purchases atleast RM200. Else, delivery service charge is RM10. To find out more about it, click here.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Spellcheck
How good is your spelling? *blink blink*
Well, mine is not perfect but not too bad. =)
Go ahead and check yours. ;)
http://www.blogthings.com/howsyourspellingquiz/
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Q'reazant Literary Rental Store
Fellow book lovers, check this out!!!
Q'reazant Literary Rental Store
