Tag Archives: reading

How I’m Attempting to Improve My Writing Skills

Posted on August 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

I aim to write every day in an effort to improve my writing. Another thing that helps is reading good literature. Because my eyes hurt with too much screen time, I mostly listen to audiobooks. I wish my eyesight was … Continue reading →

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Books I Love: Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

Posted on April 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m in the midst of the audio book brilliantly narrated by the author himself, but I long to read it as well, to really take it all in at leisure. No surprise that this is one of the best memoirs … Continue reading →

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Hard to Concentrate

Posted on April 24, 2016 by bookjunkie

It’s been so hard to concentrate. I bring a book to my chemo sessions and so far after 8 sessions I haven’t read a single word. Somehow the brain fog is even worse during the session. It feels like a … Continue reading →

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No Refuge

Posted on May 16, 2014 by bookjunkie

I used to like reading in a mall while waiting for my companion, but these days all the food outlets and cafés seem to be blasting music. Haven’t they heard of mood music?The people running the place must love the … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of Distractions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

With the proliferation of the internet and smart phone in our lives, well my life at least, I find myself constantly distracted. Also this constant need to be entertained (which is so easy with the smart phone that it’s becoming … Continue reading →

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Waning Concentration in the Age of the iPhone

Posted on February 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

I often feel like I’ve stagnated if I don’t work on improving myself. But often it’s so much easier to give advice then to take it. You see, I am trying to live up to my moniker ‘bookjunkie’ by getting … Continue reading →

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Too Early for New Year Resolutions?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

I went ahead anyway since as we all know, time is arbitrary. I am now thinking it will help if I just focus on one thing a month. Somehow when you don’t focus your efforts get diluted. You can read … Continue reading →

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3 Wish List Things that gasp, don’t include an iPad or iPhone

Posted on July 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Warning: Indulgent and materialistic post up ahead. If fairy godmothers who give out commercial products existed, these are 3 things I would wish for right now. Surprisingly not an iPad or an iPhone, neither of which I own and which … Continue reading →

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Can you Recall the Books You’ve Read?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

I use my blog like a memory device, because I am old and when I look back I want evidence that I didn’t completely fritter my time away. Sorry that the blog’s becoming totally self indulgent and I forgot my … Continue reading →

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Yann Martel: The Literate Leader

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]YDQs9YljpMg[/youtube] This video made me wonder what PM Lee is reading. Or all our ministers for that fact. That would be a fascinating revelation. Some people felt that Yann Martel was being pretentious, but I think he had every right … Continue reading →

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Books: Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Shalimar the Clown is a book by Salman Rushdie who won the booker of bookers for Midnight’s Children. This was an almost 400 page book and I took nearly 3 weeks to finish this. Actually I took more than 2 … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve Read so far in 2011 and 3 word reviews

Posted on April 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I only like reading reviews after I have read a book.  Decided to do 3 word reviews of the books I’ve read instead.  No chance of spoilers that way. I really need to pick it up as I’ve only read … Continue reading →

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To Blog or To Read

Posted on March 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Please pardon my lack of blogging. You see, I am so engrossed in the Peter Mayle novel that I’m reading that even though I have tons of photos I haven’t posted them yet. I am also overwhelmed by the tons … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist, Serene Life

Posted on September 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I feel frazzled, stressed and poor, by a consumerist society that is continually telling me what you need to own in order to be happier. It made me wonder if there was a healthier way to live.  Well there is. … Continue reading →

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Best WordPress Feature Yet: Subscriptions

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

On this post I am gonna suck up to WordPress, but it’s truly due to my genuine delight. I am just loving the new ‘Read my subscriptions’ feature on WordPress. I just noticed it a couple of days ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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Celebrities Reading Books

Posted on September 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just inspired to do a post on celebrities reading books as their reading choice fascinates me. {Image: Ecorazzi} {Image: Make Literature} {Image: Carrie Fisher} {Image: NY Times} {Image: Narnia Fans} {Image: People} {Image: Jessica Mcdougall} {Image: Celebrities Bite Us}

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How Do You Read in Bed?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

An article about reading positions at Huffington Post intrigued me. I used to read with pillows propped up, converting the bed into a chair and reading upright when I was younger. Now I found the most comfortable position for me … Continue reading →

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Indian Section at the Ang Mo Kio Library

Posted on August 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

I think it’s so cool that there’s a whole section for Indian books, including those in English. I chanced upon it when I was looking at books about Kerala in the Travel section and came across none. The nice librarian … Continue reading →

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Which Famous Author Do You Write Like?

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I got a different author each time, I copied and pasted texts from my recent blog posts. The thing is, I got David Foster Wallace three times. I am not familiar with his work. I wikipedia-ed his name, and it … Continue reading →

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Quirky and Gorgeous Book Covers at Kinokuniya

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Snapped shots of some books that attracted me. If I ever had the good fortune to get a book published I would just love that bright orange cover on this simple guide to philosophy (not too simple when I browsed … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Perfect Reading Chair

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wish chairs like these came with Ikea price-tags. I am searching for the perfect most comfy reading chair that won’t give you a backache after hours of sitting, and costs less than $200 Singapore dollars. Oh yeah, it can’t … Continue reading →

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The Writer Who Could Not Read

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I first saw this article at Huffington Post I was baffled and wondered how that was possible. This story will make you grateful you can read. The whole idea is pretty mind boggling to me.  The neuroscientist who created … Continue reading →

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