For book lovers, there's a unique joy in discovering new books and authors. It's akin to finding a diamond in the rough as we embark on a journey, reading and flipping through the pages of newfound books.
For those looking for the next book to read, here are three books across different genres to check out:
The Hurricane Wars
If you're a fan of magic, action, and romance, this book is an essential read. It tells the tale of Talasyn and Prince Alic, characters who transition from foes to lovers and realize that the only path to rescue their world is through collaboration.
Written by Filipino author Thea Guanzon, this book is published by the international publishing house Harper Voyager. Given this leverage, Thea told Manila Bulletin Lifestyle that she’s using her platform to promote Philippine culture through this trilogy and raise awareness about important societal issues such as climate change.
“I remember when I was young, my parents woke me up in the middle of the night because our house was already filled with water,” she says. “And I think as a writer, it is our responsibility to use our platform to shed light on socio-political issues.”
“The Hurricane Wars” is now available in National Book Stores nationwide.
The Good Son
Another high-caliber psychological thriller from South Korea, "The Good Son," is a hidden gem for those who are looking for this type of genre and are exposed purely to Western authors. Written by award-winning writer Jeong You-Jeong, this book explores the mystery of one’s mind and memory while digging into the twisted family relationship.
Published by Penguin Random House, “The Good Son” is Jeong’s first book translated into English. The Man Asian Literary Prize awardee and novelist Chi-young Min translated this book.
“The Good Son” is available in Fully Booked stores nationwide.
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover (Filipino Edition)
While many foreign books are typically translated into English, this time, an English book has been translated into Filipino. Precious Pages Corporation, with over four million copies sold worldwide, secured the rights to translate Colleen Hoover's bestselling book "It Ends With Us" into Filipino. The goal is to make this story more accessible to Filipino readers.
This new adult romance book follows the story of Lily and her journey to finding love. Unlike the cliche romance stories, this one will take readers to the reality of life, love, and success. In previous interviews, Colleen shared that this was the most challenging book she’d written. In 2016, it was named the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance, and in 2024, a film adaptation of the book starring Blake Lively is set to be released in cinemas.
“It Ends With Us” Filipino Edition is available in different bookstores nationwide and on Precious Pages online shopping pages.