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Cheers to Fictional Friends on International Friendship Day

While your friends in real life might not be out there saving the world, fighting evil, scamming tourists or solving mysteries- rest assured that your fictional friends will always take you on an unforgettable adventure. This International Friendship Day, we are celebrating fictional friendships that you will cherish forever. 

 

Julian Kee and his friends from the Prophecy of the Underworld series

Prophecy of The Underworld||

We met the gang in Book 1 – Prophecy of the Underworld where Julian led his friends into the Underworld to retrieve a magical rock that can save their world. This fast-paced adventure is full of exciting twists and turns.  

The Library of No Return||

In Book 2 – The Library of No Return, Julian and his friends Mia and Ryan return for yet another hilarious and adventure-filled jaunt to the Underworld where their help is required to deal with a crisis.   

The Twin Blades of Doom||

In Book 3 – The Twin Blades of Doom, the gang is set to save the Underworld a third time. The fun, laughter and adventure continue in the third and final book of the series Julain tries to make a plan that can resolve the problems of the Underworld once and for all.  

Maya, Chong and Rohan from Frappes for Three 

Frappes for Three||

A story of an unlikely trio whose paths cross at university where they become good friends. Maya wants to become a writer, Chong is a stylish fashionista who wants to make her mark on the fashion world and Rohan comes from a middle-class family and the pressure of making something of himself. While each has their own dreams and aspirations, they also have to deal with family expectations. What helps most in such situations? Having close friends! This is a story of love, loss and self-discovery where no matter what happens, these friends are always going to be there for each other.  

Nathan, Junie and Sachin from The Fraught Lives of Nathan Kwan and Lapsang Souchong 

The Fraught Lives of Nathan Kwan and Lapsang Souchong||

Cousins Nathan and Junie along with their friend Sachin are labeled as bookish nerds by the popular kids in their school. However, when a new student Aida, who is glamourous and fashionable befriends them, their popularity also goes up. Sounds like a sweet high school drama, doesn’t it? But when Nathan’s beloved cat goes missing the gang reunites in search of it and discovers that their quaint neighborhood is hiding dark secrets. The story merges the charm of old-school mystery, adventure and folklore; with complex Millennial characters. 

Carmen, Hai and Marina from Hue City  

Huế City||

Carmen, a twenty-five-year-old college dropout; Marina, a wealthy Singaporean yearning for a new life and love along with Hai, a receptionist, tout and part-time pimp together make up the notorious Ativan Gang. They are scammers who befriend tourists so they can drug them and rob them. Now, for some friends group activities involve going to the movies, having dinner or having picnics together but for Carmen, Hai and Marina it’s all about achieving their goals one way or another.  

Keix, Zej, Pod and Vin from The Night of Legends and The Light of Stars 

Friends are always meant to have your back and get you out of bad situations and these books are all about that.  

The Night of Legends||

In The Night of Legends Keix is rescued from an underground prison by her friends Zej and Pod and is determined to rescue her best friend Vin. Her captor is the very organisation that she had joined as a trainee soldier as a teenager. Keix, who is dealing with memory loss recovers thanks to the care given to her friends and sets off on a journey to figure out what exactly is going down in this organisation.  

The Light of Stars||

In The Light of Stars, the friends are back together to defend each other and take revenge for all the misdoings from the past. We love a story of friends coming together to save and protect each other. 

 

Did you find any friendship story that tugged at your heartstrings? Get your copies now.  

 

 

 

 

Fall in love and feel the thrill with our rainy-day recommendations

There’s lightning in the sky, the wind is blowing, and rain drops fog up your windows. What do you do next? Make a warm beverage and pick up a book of course, because there is no better way to spend a rainy day other than reading! And, we know exactly what you need to read.  

Experience the romance of rain and thrill of thunder with these books.  

 

Romance of Rain 

Love on the Second Read 

Love on the Second Read
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A tenacious romance book editor meets a nerdy sci-fi and fantasy book editor and they’re made to work together on a manuscript. With meddling besties and the drama of ex-lovers, this book is an absolute treat for book lovers who want a dreamy romance in the publishing world.   

 

Rebels, Traitors, Peacemakers  

Rebels, Traitors, Peacemakers
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Stories that will bring all the warmth on a cold rainy day! Read how love tries to conquer all in a series of true stories about Indian-Chinese relationships spread across the world. Learn about their struggles, conflicts, triumphs and connections. Disclaimer: keep tissues handy.

 

Finding Us Again

Finding Us Again
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A story about high school lovers who got separated but the boy leaves messages for the girl behind photos in hotels. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? But true love is never that simple. With new partners by their side and a series of serendipitous events, things can go either way for the protagonists. 

 

 

Thrill of Thunder

Horror, He Wrote 

Horror, He Wrote
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Love, betrayal, murder, redemption – sounds like the perfect recipe for a thriller, doesn’t it? With this read, you get more. With spine chilling twists and turns involving the lives of a ghost who returns to tell her story, a failing writer, a murdered twin and more, this book is one you won’t be able to put down. 

 

The Showgirl and The Minister

The Showgirl and the Minister
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Enter Sydney in 1966, where a former Chief Minister is missing, and a young stripper gets involved in his disappearance. Read how the private detective untangles this mystery while fighting his own demons in this story inspired by the real-life disappearance of Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock.  

 

The American Boyfriend

The American Boyfriend
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The idea of travelling across the world to meet your long-distance boyfriend sounds perfect until it involves a mysterious murder and tragic robbery. Especially when you are a single mother with a toddler. When things go dark, it’s tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel and you will find it hard to put this book down.  

 

Found something you can’t wait to start reading?

It’s time to cozy up with these perfect rainy-day reads.  

Pre-Release: Read an exclusive excerpt from The Power Above Us All, before anyone else!

Here is a sneak-peak! Read an exclusive excerpt from The Power Above Us All by Ronaldo S. Vivo Jr, translated by Karl R. de Mesa. A novel of ordinary decent criminals and extraordinarily brutal cops weaving together and colliding inside the giant slum of ‘Dreamland’, within the megalopolis of Metro Manila, Philippines.

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In this moment three things remain bright in my memory. Three things only: Che’s smile, my final reminder to my friend Buldan, and the scent and taste of the soup of a disgusting toilet mixed with, hell, the taste of someone’s hotdog-shaped shit—some pig cop from precinct nine.

Past midnight. Outside the San Joaquin 7-Eleven, Buldan and I were hanging steady. Smoking, watching. Across the street two uniformed pigs were walking to where we stood. We kept conversing calmly but we were nervous at their approach. Both police officers walked past us and straight into the 7-Eleven. We exhaled, relieved. Both of us also concurred that it was time to change locations.

That was till we noticed the commotion inside. I told Buldan to see what was up. Just the two pigs arguing loudly with two teen boys, he said, and that the young men both looked way too smooth-skinned to be any good if a fight went down.

Well, I thought, it’s good timing these two teenage dirt bags showed up. We wouldn’t need to move at all now.

Seconds later, another young man exited the convenience store. He looked no older than nineteen to me, if a day. Quick tap on Buldan’s shoulder. He returned my gesture with a nod. Before we walked on, I handed him another stick of Fortune Lights. Buldan slotted the cigarette behind his right earlobe, then he pushed off in the same direction our third teen went. I remained at the 7-Eleven, continuing to surveil the two police officers inside.

When I finished my cigarette—still waiting for Buldan’s text message—I stepped into the convenience store. Time to cool myself with the air-conditioning and also get closer to see what was what.

I sat on one of the dining area’s chairs and eavesdropped on the exchange. Ah, the teens were being hassled for IDs. The stylishly bearded youths already had curly-haired legs despite their smooth appearance and yet they were still being asked for IDs for the beer they wanted to buy. Clever pigs. Whatever happened next, the two police would come away with some extra cash for their meth-buying money.

Not ten minutes in I got a text from Buldan saying to meet back at the room.

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To find out what happens next, pre-order The Power Above Us All.

Unique Gift Ideas for Dads

Dads have always been treating us since we were kids! It’s time for you to treat your dad with a thoughtful present that’s perfect for him. Share your love for books by getting your dad, yes you guessed it right, a book!

For dads who live corporate lives

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This book examines the profound pen impact of corporate reputations on any company’s ability to advance its business agenda over time. It has insights from experts around the world and serves as a guide for those wanting to better understand how companies can operate on a stronger, more resilient, and authentic basis. It might sound serious to you but could be exactly what he needs.

For dads who love adventure

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Is your dad the type who always wants to plan outdoor activities for the family? Like hiking, biking and exploring nature. Then this book is definitely a ‘step’ in the right direction. It is the biography of a Sherpa who went from being a village boy to an environmentalist. He has climbed twenty-one peaks over 8,000 metres, including eight ascents of Everest and has a story worth devouring.

For dads who are entrepreneurs

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Is your dad a self-made man who makes you proud? This book, which talks about the two largest companies in the world – Amazon and Walmart. It’s lucid and well researched with inputs that will surely inspire the reader with every chapter.

For dads who are proud feminists

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Are you blessed with a feminist dad? Then this book will make a perfect gift for him. It is written by two finance professionals who spoke to 24 powerful women about their struggles with making money and keeping it, their sometimes-uncomfortable relationship with the all-powerful dollar, and how they’ve come to terms with, even celebrate, their financial and personal status in the world.

For dads who are Zen

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Here’s the perfect gift for dads who never shout, always stay calm, help you out, make you understand things in a sensitive manner and are basically Zen. This book talks about personal experiences, spirituality, the wisdom of water, Daoist principles and is essentially a guide to deeper harmony.

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