Whimsy Moon

 

 

Online Books Outlet Giveaway

I came across this post on the page and was the first one to share it. Five minutes later and the bookstore PM’d me, asking me for my address. I had the book within several days of that message. I had recently gifted my own copy to a friend and I won this one in the giveaway. How awesome is that! Here’s a look at the booty won:

Paperback Emporium

When I need a book delivered that I can’t find anywhere, these are the guys I go to. They are extremely responsive on Facebook and always deliver. If they don’t have the book, then they will have it imported for you, like the one pictured above. I found about them via Instagram when I saw these lovelies featured on their feed:

As you can see, I was already drooling and promptly ordered both books, impatiently waiting for them to arrive. Oh, they arrived!

As it stands now, I am slowly buying the remaining books from them in this series so as not to break the bank. Give PE a chance; they won’t disappoint!

Desi Writer’s Lounge Literary Open Mic Night

DWL is always active and always doing something to promote reading and writing in different areas of Pakistan! Since I’d love it if they had more events in my city (Karachi), when I saw the post for Open Mic, I knew I wasn’t going to miss it.

A simple registration process through email later and I had signed up as one of the people who would be sharing their work at the event. I was to pay Rs. 350 at the venue. Besides that, they had only one other rule: the work shared must be original. Mine was.

I read something that I had written for Wringo Ink. You can find it here.

The recital was well received because I was reading in a supportive environment. Whether it was poetry or prose and in English or Urdu, that was being shared, everybody was appreciative.

We were seated comfortably and munched on delicious bun-kebabs provided by Sattar Bakhsh while sipping Pepsi. In short, a good was had by all! DWL has promised to share videos and pictures of the event here, so be on the lookout.

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So, I started this book a few days ago with much misgivings. Turns out, I was right. I had the same ol' issues that I have always had while reading King:

a) I find the descriptions too lengthy

b) I realize every time that there is such a thing as too much tell and less show, just as there can be too much of showing and not enough telling

c) I am never able to root for or even remotely care for the characters

I don't know if I will be continuing with the series! I just wish Idris Elba will help make up for my disappointment!

Elba as Gunslinger

I got my copy of The Gunslinger from Kitabain, which is an online bookstore that goes above and beyond to make their customers happy. Check out their collection and at very reasonable prices!

Of course, I am not reading any book without a bookmark at hand. This one was a gift from the Paperback Emporium. Another digital bookstore, publisher, and now a monthly subscription box  with book themed goodies and a book provider! They also go the extra mile to make their customers feel special. You can see how special right here.

First look at Matthew McConaughey as Randall Flagg, the Man in Black!

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