book fest book haul
spending money that makes me happy
Diary:
Ever since I discovered pink lady apple, my life has changed, my spirit was elevated, overwhelmed by the scrumptious, absolutely tasty apple breed. This is my love declaration to pink lady apple because I got addicted to it. Apple slices + yogurt + peanut butter = S tier combo. Before I got swept away talking about apple, I want to talk about what I have bought during KL book fest.
Books are the only thing that makes me happy to spend some money on (besides movies, CDs and pink lady apple). But being an adult with adult money means nobody is coming to stop you. Not even a declined card because you can still pay by cash. I set up a budget for this book buying frenzy and I'm glad to have an ounce of self awareness of the current state of personal economy. Phew.
I bought 9 books, 1 gifted by my husband and mostly in Malay language. Not because it was cheaper (it was) but because of the variety that overwhelmed me. Most local bookstore didn't carry that much Malay books for some reason. I thought it was funny to call it KL International Book Fest but there were more local books than international one. But hey, at least I got Richard Siken this time. Also I'm happy to get my first John Steinbeck book, although I have been searching for East of Eden for half the price the entire time.
When it comes to bookstore, Kinokuniya hold the top spot, at least in Malaysia. I haven't been to Eslite or Tsutaya, so I don't know much about them. But with tariff and taxes, I don't think I can splurge on english book that often like before. RIP book depository.
The accessibility of critically acclaimed books withheld by international market has been influenced by currency and logistics for such a long time, which made living in a continent like mine a struggle of its own. Maybe it's time for me to give a chance on local book publisher. They are mostly cheaper and actually helping the local economy.
Updates
Reading Log:
Reading Hemingway's short stories makes me realized how simple it can get. I think I prefer his full novel.
Shows:
Probably still deep in Gundam trenches, I start The Witch From Mercury. It's fun so far.
Music:
I found Massive Attack and I like Mezzanine album. Never heard something like this before.
Movies:
I watched Disclosure Day. The movie felt like driving on a huge roundabout that ended at the opposite side of the entrance. Maybe because I was immunized to alien stories but so many things can be familiar and still unique at the same time. Unfortunately, this movie was not the later. I like their marketing gimmick though.
