Story and art by Paul Raymond Jimenez Death crept in the cramped space where we hid for days. The air reeked of sadness. I stared at the only access for relief, an aperture cracked open by shrapnel during the last barrage. A gentle pacific wind seeped in, its tail uncovering a majestic masterpiece—the sky’s wispy and…More
Bookbed reviews: ‘Girlhood: Teens around the World in Their Own Voices’ by Masuma Ahuja
by KB Meniado At 15, I moved to another city to go to college. I don’t remember it being such a difficult of an adjustment for me, as I was then coming from a melting pot. But I do recall how apparent the differences in experiences and perspectives was among the students, especially those around…More
Why Filipinos Should Read: Philippine Arts and Literature
by Bryan Meniado Life continues to be difficult for everyone because of the pandemic. With the prolonged quarantine, we remain physically and socially isolated from our loved ones and friends. We can no longer shake hands, hug, or beso with ease like we used to do. Our lives have shifted to this normal of physical…More
Storiesnap Time: ‘I Met You for a Reason’
Welcome back to Storiesnap Time, in which we feature books with illustrations in snaps and clips. This time, we’re featuring I Met You for a Reason, an illustrated poem by Layla S. Tanjutco, illustrated by Carla de Guzman. It’s about finding hope amid heartbreak, something that a lot of people can relate to—and not just love-wise…More
Bookbed reviews: ‘Interior Chinatown’ by Charles Yu
by Jodesz Gavilan THE STORY From the infinitely inventive author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe comes a deeply personal novel about race, pop culture, immigration, assimilation, and escaping the roles we are forced to play.Willis Wu doesn’t perceive himself as a protagonist even in his own life: he’s merely Generic Asian Man.…More
From the Bookbed Room: @komikninja reviews ‘In His Universe’
Today is another day for Filipino indie komiks! In celebration of National Arts Month and the month of love, our resident @komikninja talks about In His Universe by Chocnut-san, a comics about an unrequited love being reciprocated in an alternate universe. Check out the video below, and remember to follow @komikninja on Instagram, and subscribe…More
Comics Submission: ‘The Amazing Paper Plane’
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Bookbed reviews: ‘Between the World and Me’ by Ta-Nehisi Coates
by Jodesz Gavilan THE STORY “This is your country, this is your world, this is your body, and you must find some way to live within the all of it.” In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his…More
#BookbedMeets: Silent Reading Session this Feb 13
Everything seems to be spinning out of control nowadays, and even our reading habits are not exempt! But we’re going to try to do something about that (see: try)—the latter, not the former. Thus, #BookbedMeets! This is the first for 2021, and we would love for you to join. You can read any book you…More
Why Filipinos Should Read: Social Sciences and Philosophy
by Bryan Meniado In the last Why Filipinos Should Read post, I discussed why one should read or even consider a degree in anthropology. Anthropology is part of social sciences, and there are equally fascinating disciplines within, and so I thought discussing why one should read more social sciences and philosophy would be a good…More
