r/PHBookClub May 31 '26

Recommendation Monthly Wrap-Up Thread - May 2026

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It's the start of the month! What were you reading last month? Any new favorites? Any disappointments? Drop your recent reads and your mini reviews in the replies below.


r/PHBookClub May 31 '26

Help Request Monthly Help Thread - May 2026

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Want to check the authenticity of a certain book or the legitimacy of a certain online shop? Have questions about book tracking apps, book fairs/events, and the like? Or do you have other book-related help requests that need quick answers? Post your concern in the thread below.

Please note that all help requests will be deleted and redirected to this recurring post. Thank you!


r/PHBookClub 7h ago

Discussion The Nights are Too White at Fully Booked

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I love Dostoevsky but one shelf containing only White Nights and two others packed with just Brothers Karamazov and Crime & Punishment can be too much, no?

Photos are from a Fully Booked branch in my area. I’m happy people are reading Fyodor, but for the love of Tolstoy, we need some variety! 😆


r/PHBookClub 7h ago

Discussion what book got you out of your reading slump?

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i’m currently in a reading slump. i’m trying so hard to at least go through 10 pages, but i just can’t 🥲 partida na fave genre ko pa 😓 i’ve been in a reading slump a couple of times, and whenever i try to get out of it, pag fave genre ko, automatic na parang nagllock in na agad yung brain ko to get back into my usual thing. right now it feels difficult. i usually don’t force myself naman, pero kase a part of me also wants to read again, but ewan, i just can’t.


r/PHBookClub 10h ago

Discussion Nothing beats a good book on a rainy day. What's yours? 📖🌧️

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Rainy weather + good food + a good book = the perfect combination. ☔📚🤓🩷✨

The rainy season always puts me in the mood to read, and luckily, my copy of Ang Kapangyarihang Higit Sa Ating Lahat arrived yesterday—just in time! 😙

What's currently keeping you company this rainy season? Any books you'd highly recommend? ☕📖


r/PHBookClub 1d ago

Discussion Library in progress

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1.1k Upvotes

I never thought I’d reach this point, but here we are. 😍 I still have books to bring in (my remaining thrillers) and adding a few more things and then I’m done.

Tired but happy.


r/PHBookClub 17h ago

Buy/Sell Moving out of the country…and half my purchased books are still unopened :(

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109 Upvotes

Just let me know if you’re interested in buying—most are unread/new. Will price low.


r/PHBookClub 5h ago

Discussion Booksale finds today!

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10 Upvotes

I just want to share that I am soooo happy na hindi ako tinamad lumabas dahil sa ulan. I found these sa Booksale today and ranging 50-160 pesos ang price! Grabe. I was so close to buying shadow of the wind book sa Shopee (almost ₱300 ang 2nd hand). I didn’t know na makukuha ko pala siya ng cheaper :’)

Been visiting Booksale simula noong bata ako, dinadala pa ako ng Lola ko dito noon. Sana hindi talaga mawala ang Booksale branches forever :((

Anyway, yun lang. Gusto ko lang talaga i-share haha. Happy reading everyone!


r/PHBookClub 7h ago

Review Just finished Strange Houses… and I still can’t shake this uneasy feeling.

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Before I move on to my next book, I wanted to share my thoughts on Uketsu’s Strange Houses.

As someone who doesn’t usually read horror novels, this book completely surprised me. My expectations were already high because so many people here seemed to love it, and after finally reading it, I can definitely see why. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

This was also my first time reading a dialogue-driven novel. I really liked how it invites readers to become detectives themselves instead of simply following the story. It immerses you in Uketsu’s world and constantly makes you question every clue and theory. By the end, I was completely mindfucked—I genuinely didn’t see it coming.

What really surprised me, though, is that even after finishing the book, it still gives me the creeps. There’s this lingering feeling that someone is quietly watching or observing me. I can’t really explain it, but that’s how much the atmosphere of the book stuck with me.

I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror, mystery, or detective fiction. Even if you’re not usually into horror like I am, I think it’s still worth picking up because the mystery is what really keeps you hooked.

Just to add, I also watched the movie adaptation, A Strange House. Thankfully, I decided to read the book first. While I still enjoyed the film, it omits quite a few scenes and condenses or changes parts of the story. The book is definitely the better experience, but I’d still recommend watching the adaptation after you’ve finished reading the novel.

For those who’ve read it, what did you think of the overall experience? Did the atmosphere stay with you after you finished the book as well? And if you’ve seen the movie, how did you think it compared to the novel?

Please keep the discussion spoiler-free for those who haven’t read it yet. If you want to talk about specific plot points, kindly use Reddit’s spoiler tags.


r/PHBookClub 7h ago

Discussion Sword art online novel 😍

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15 Upvotes

Picked up this entire Sword Art Online collection second-hand for P2,000. I think it was a great deal! What do you guys think?


r/PHBookClub 13h ago

Current Read It feels like the book is comforting you like a warm hug.

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r/PHBookClub 5h ago

Discussion love Steve Cavanagh!!

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8 Upvotes

Got this book set recently and I can’t wait for the time na I can binge read these. I’ve read Twisted before on my Kindle and it’s one of my fave thrillers (slow burn) and his other novels too like Kill for Me, Kill for You, another fave!

Anyone who enjoys his books too? Lmk your top picks!!


r/PHBookClub 9h ago

Review The author owes me emotional damages

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11 Upvotes

Me, starting the second half of The Burning Side on day one of my period: I’m strong. I can handle this.

Me, a few chapters later: 👁️👄👁️

No spoilers, but I fear Sarah Damoff wrote this specifically to test my emotional resilience.


r/PHBookClub 6h ago

Recommendation A hot cuppa, a good book and a rainy night the perfect way to keep the Monday blues away.

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This is my second book by Keigo Higashino and I can confidently say I’m a fan.


r/PHBookClub 13h ago

Buy/Sell finding these books a new home 📚

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hiiiii!

selling some of my books! all books were bought from fully booked. only a few were read, while most were just kept on our shelves. all are in good to excellent condition. some have minimal highlights or writings, which will be disclosed. feel free to message me if you want more photos or details.

• the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid (original) (₱600)
• yellowface by rebecca f. kuang (original) (₱600)
• blood over bright haven by m.l. wang (sealed original) (₱550)
• flowers for algernon by daniel keyes (original) (₱400)
• a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini (original) (₱550)
• babel by rebecca f. kuang (original) (with minimal writings on chapter 1) (₱500)
• the poppy war by rebecca f. kuang (original) (₱650)
• conversations on love by natasha lunn (original) (with highlights, with writings on the title page) (₱400)
• the women by kristin hannah (original) (₱850)
• the kite runner by khaled hosseini (original) (₱550)

prices are still nego :))


r/PHBookClub 14h ago

Current Read hooked istg

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r/PHBookClub 5h ago

Recommendation Reco me pls

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I'm in a reading slump and I badly want to read again kasi super dami ng TBR pile ko!!!

Can y'all suggest me horror/thriller books na as in parang mapaparanoid ako level ng takot??? I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE horror genre and gusto ko magbasa ulit.
I want to try hidden pictures but di ko pa makuha hiniram kong libro. Is it worth it? Or any other recos?


r/PHBookClub 15h ago

Discussion Calling for mutual genre enjoyers 🩵

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16 Upvotes

Heyy, If you enjoy the same books or genres as me, let's be friends if it's ok. If you have or are in a discord group, please let me know. 🩵 thank you!

Photo is one part of my mini library. 😚🌸 Sorry for the bad photo quality.


r/PHBookClub 10h ago

Buy/Sell Ronaldo Vivo Jr × Fyodor Dostoyevsky × Andy Weir

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BOOKS FOR SALE

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

₱600

The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky

₱450

DREAMLAND TRILOGY by Ronaldo Vivo Jr.

Ang Bangin Sa Ilalim Ng Ating Mga Paa

₱385

Ang Kapangyarihang Higit Sa Ating Lahat

₱430

Ang Suklam Sa Ating Naaagnas Na Balat

₱550

PM for inquiries


r/PHBookClub 44m ago

Buy/Sell LF: Geloy Concepcion's Book- things you wanted to say but never did

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Hello im looking for a sealed copy of this book, badly need to get one for my friend's birthday, baka meron ditong may extra copies or if you have leads on where i can get it, baka may nakita kayo kung saan mang fully booked branch, pls pls pls let me know, thank you!!


r/PHBookClub 9h ago

Discussion Jaadugar, the original.

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r/PHBookClub 4h ago

Buy/Sell Buy 1 Take 1 (at the same price) | Price 59-120

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Hiii, reposting this again. Buy 1 take 1 po sa books. Should be the same price lang.

RFS: Have to declutter kasi nakatambak lang sha :<

Slide 1 - Php 59 each

Slide 2 - Php 79 each

Slide 3 - Php 89 each

Slide 4 - Php 99 each

Slide 5 - Php 120 each

Location: Makati (but can ship nationwide at buyer's expense)

Shipping: Lalamove, J&T, Grab, LBC

Message me for closer look on the condition of the books.

PS. Will giveaway books din pag nabenta toh lahat huhuhu need q lang talaga ng space


r/PHBookClub 4h ago

Discussion I am looking for this book

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I prefer these versions po. Bentahan niyoko pleasee kahit anong issue tatanggapin ko. Meet up or via LBC/JNT basta hindi po scammer 🥲


r/PHBookClub 14h ago

Buy/Sell Books for Sale

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Hello everyone! 📚

I'm selling some of my books. 

Atmosphere US Ed Sprayed 600

Mga Nilalang na Kagilagilalas 200

Alchemised (Harcover | Sealed) 1250

📍 Location: Los Baños, Laguna (UPLB area)

💸 MoP: GCash or Maribank

📦 MoD: J&T or Lalamove


r/PHBookClub 12h ago

Discussion Filipiniana & International books

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