In the event you’re in search of new books so as to add to your to-be-read record this 12 months, why not showcase your Pinoy satisfaction within the course of?
MANILA, Philippines – The Filipino literary scene continues to thrive with a various vary of compelling new releases, and the most effective half is that there’s a guide on the market for each sort of reader.
Whether or not you’re a fan of cozy fantasies, historic novels, or a generational queer saga, amongst others, these newly launched and upcoming books showcase the richness of Filipino storytelling. In the event you’re in search of new books so as to add to your to-be-read (TBR) record this 12 months, why not showcase your Pinoy satisfaction within the course of?
From brief story collections, graphic novels, to easy immersive novels, this record of books by Filipino authors may simply have your subsequent favourite learn.
Hue Metropolis by Claire Betita De Guzman
Launch date: July 2024
Claire Betita De Guzman shifts from modern romance to a darkish, gritty journey in Hue Metropolis. This novel follows three flawed but bold people, a scammer, a part-time pimp, and a rich Singaporean author, whose lives change into entangled in an internet of deception and reinvention. As their paths cross within the bustling metropolis, every character is compelled to confront the alternatives that outline them.
Daybreaker (Ilustra E book 1) by Tori Tadiar
Graphic novelist Tori Tadiar introduces Daybreaker, the primary installment of the Ilustra sequence. The story follows Mika Mirasol, a boarding faculty scholar who had at all times believed that Filipino gods and goddesses have been actual. When a moth speaks in her deceased grandmother’s voice, Mika unlocks a hidden energy that units her on a journey throughout the Philippine islands to uncover misplaced myths. Notably, Tadiar has inked a historic publishing cope with Disney Hyperion Books for Highsummer.
The Energy Above Us All by Ronaldo Vivo Jr.
Launch date: 2024
Set within the huge, lawless slum referred to as Dreamland, The Energy Above Us All by Ronaldo Vivo Jr. follows Dodong, a small-time prison whose life unravels when he’s framed for the homicide of his girlfriend. As he races in opposition to time to show his innocence, he uncovers disturbing truths that might reshape the destiny of Dreamland itself. This gripping thriller marks the start of the Dreamland sequence.
My Lola’s Love Letters by Ines Bautista-Yao
Ines Bautista-Yao’s heartwarming novel follows Nat Torres, a university junior whose life feels stagnant till she discovers a group of affection letters from her grandmother’s youth. As Nat delves into the previous, she begins to reassess her personal journey, discovering inspiration within the resilience and romance of her grandmother’s time. Good for younger grownup readers, this novel captures the facility of affection and self-discovery.
Cat’s Folks by Tanya Guerrero
Launch date: April 2025
In Cat’s Folks, Tanya Guerrero crafts an endearing story of a black avenue cat named Cat who cautiously observes 5 lonely people in a Brooklyn neighborhood. When sickness strikes Cat, these people, every grappling with their very own struggles, come collectively in sudden methods. A young story about companionship and second probabilities, this novel is about to attraction animal lovers and human hearts alike.
Accidents Occur by FH Batacan
Regular Sarah by Justine Camacho-Tajonera
Launch date: September 2024
In Regular Sarah, most important character Sarah embarks on an impulsive journey to go to seven waterfalls throughout the Philippines after experiencing heartbreak and job loss in fast succession. Alongside the best way, she rediscovers her energy and function. A story of self-discovery and therapeutic, Regular Sarah is a must-read for these eager for journey and renewal or self-discovery.
A Monsoon Rising (Hurricane Wars E book 2) by Thea Guanzon
Launch date: December 2024
The second guide of The Hurricane Wars sequence, A Monsoon Rising plunges readers deeper into the tumultuous alliance between Alaric and Talasyn. With political tensions escalating and a catastrophic magical occasion on the horizon, their marriage is examined as they struggle to save lots of their world from destruction in a magical occasion referred to as Moonless Darkish looming over the horizon.
Kalahating Bahaghari by Ricky Lee
Launch date: August 2024
Kalahating Bahaghari by nationwide artist Ricky Lee is a multi-generational saga that intertwines the struggles of LGBTQ+ Filipinos with the oppressive historical past of Martial Regulation. By mixing private narratives with historic occasions, Lee crafts a strong novel that’s each heartbreaking and provoking.
1762: A Novel by Vin Dela Serna Lopez
Launch date: 2024
Winner of the Finest Novel in English on the 2024 Nationwide E book Awards, 1762: A Novel by Vin Dela Serna Lopez reimagines the British occupation of Manila and Cavite by means of the eyes of dockyard staff planning to overthrow Spanish rule. Richly detailed and meticulously researched, this novel brings a pivotal interval in Philippine historical past to life.
It’s Time to Come Residence: Poems by Marjorie Evasco
Launch date: 2023
Esteemed poet Marjorie Evasco presents a group that displays on the journey of a author, mixing previous and current by means of evocative verse. Evasco gained a number of awards for this guide: the Gintong Aklat Award 2024 winner for Poetry in English and the Finest E book of Poetry in English on the forty second Nationwide E book Awards.
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
In Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao introduces readers to a pawnshop that trades not simply in valuables, however in life decisions and regrets. When Hana Ishikawa’s father disappears, she embarks on a fantastical journey by means of surreal landscapes, from bridges that span midnight to bustling evening markets within the clouds. Water Moon guarantees a fascinating, whimsical journey.
Demise within the Playing cards by Mia P. Manansala
Launch date: Could 2025
Bestselling writer Mia P. Manansala ventures into YA fiction with Demise within the Playing cards, the place teenage tarot reader Danika Dizon’s world is upended when a shopper vanishes after receiving a loss of life card. Decided to show herself to her personal investigator mother and thriller waiter dad, Danika dives into the thriller, solely to seek out that the reality could also be way more sinister than she anticipated.
Which guide are you seeking to learn? – with stories from Rowz Fajardo/Rappler.com
Rowz Fajardo is a Rappler intern finding out Physician of Dental Medication on the College of the Philippines Manila.
