Laboyraryan. Storyteller. Demigod.

While Mariah Carey may have wished for YOU last Christmas and Kelly Clarkson prepared a shopping list of wishes which she called her Grown Up Christmas List, I decided that I should also make a "wish" list -- a booklist that is [which I may be uploading soonest] -- of the books that I have read and wish to read [just like Shelfari]. I just feel that if I do my own list, it would have more of a personal touch rather than having it template-ready just like Shelfari's.

Well to start off, here's a little heart-warming story [Ha Ha!]:

Last Christmas season, while everybody was busy shopping and wrapping gifts for their loved ones, I, of course, joined the flow -- the celebration I mean. I did not want to miss that out. So, I went to different malls and stores to look for gifts for each member of our family. After buying everyone his/her own gift, I realized that I missed someone out ... ME! And so, as I have mentioned in my previous post, I decided to buy a book for myself.

It was a good start I think because honestly, I was never really a fan of books, I never even imagined myself being a librarian. The habit of reading just introduced itself to me while I was in college. I never really bought books. If I wanted to read a book, I would just borrow [or have someone borrow] from a friend. And in fact, the books that I've got now [at home, my personal ones] are all gifts and prizes. The habit of reading was just developed in me while studying college and intensified now that I am already working as a librarian. So, I guess I am still a young bookworm. More pages to go!

And with the start of 2011, I made a promise to myself that, aside from allotting a lot to food, I would a lot a part of my income to buying books and I plan to buy a book, if not every payday, at least every month.

I really wish that I could soon have my own library composed of the books that I have read and wish to read. That would take a lifetime of course!

**DISCLAIMER: All pictures are from Google.com

After posting NYPL's notable books of 2010, here is another list of Notable Children's Books of 2010. This time, it is published by The New York Times in their Sunday Book Review dated December 3, 2010.

Some titles that you may be familiar with:

Originally written by Antoine De Saint-Exupery, this childhood classic about one's philosophy and ideals in life is adapted and illustrated by Joan Sfar through a graphic novel. I personally love this book because it seems easier to digest than the original one but nevertheless, both books are of great adventures and learning.

The third book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. She definitely created another world. After finishing the second book, Catching Fire, I suddenly wanted to be a part of the game, the Quarter Quell in particular, where Victors compete with each other. But that would be impossible since I am not a Hunger Games' Victor and that there really is no Hunger Games. You wouldn't dare to wish. But I wish I could look like someone from the Capitol -- Lady Gaga-like. Ha Ha!

And oh yeah! Suzanne Collins is among the 15 Entertainers of the Year by Entertainment Weekly.