New Arrival: Non-Fiction

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

soros lectures

The Soros Lectures: At the Central European University by George Soros   RRP: RM59.90 Price: RM17.90
Five lectures George Soros recently delivered at the Central European University in Budapest. The lectures are the culmination of a lifetime of practical and philosophical reflection. In the first and second lecture, Soros discusses his general theory of reflexivity and its application to financial markets, providing insight into the recent financial crisis. The third and fourth lectures examine the concept of open society, which has guided Soros’ global philanthropy, as well as the potential for conflict between capitalism and open society. The closing lecture focuses on the way ahead, closely examining the increasingly important economic and political role that China will play in the future. “The Budapest Lectures” presents these five seminal talks into one volume, which offers a condensed and highly readable summary of Soros’ world view.

the dalai lama

The Dalai Lama Mind in Comfort and Ease by Sogyal Rinpoche    RRP: RM100.00 Price: RM24.90
This beautiful book allows everyone to have access to this inspiring presentation and to share the full richness and subtlety of the Dalai Lama’s presentation. In the teachings, His Holiness sets out the key principles of Buddhism, showing how the mind can be transformed to overcome suffering through love, compassion, and a true understanding of the nature of reality. Illustrating his brilliant overview of the path with his own personal experiences and advice on how to integrate practice into daily life, the Dalai Lama gracefully brings Buddhist teachings, especially those of Dzogchen, to life.

the longest trip home

The Longest Trip Home by John Grogan    RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Finding your place in the world can be the longest trip home… In the highly anticipated follow-up to Marley & Me, John Grogan again works his magic, bringing us the story of what came first. Before there was Marley, there was a gleefully mischievous boy growing up in a devout Catholic home outside Detroit in the 1960s & ’70s. Despite his loving parents’ best efforts, John’s attempts to meet their expectations failed spectacularly. And then one day, a strong-willed young woman named Jenny walked into his life. As their love grew, John began the painful, funny, & poignant journey into adulthood — away from his parents’ orbit and into a life of his own. It would take a fateful call and the onset of illness to lead him on the final leg of his journey — the trip home again. Filled with revelation & laugh-out-loud humor, The Longest Trip Home will capture your heart — but mostly it will make you want to reach out to those you love most.

rich brother, rich sister

Rich Brother Rich Sister: Two Different Paths to God, Money and Happiness by Robert T. Kiyosaki, Emi Kiyosaki     RRP: RM96.90 Price: RM19.90
Two lives, together, then apart, then together again, as a brother & sister discover the riches of life. Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational true-life stories of Robert Kiyosaki & his sister Emi into one book. This book will inspire you along your own life’s journey & will reaffirm your belief in the power of purpose, the importance of action, & the ability to overcome all obstacles in a quest for wealth, both financial & spiritual.

papercraft weekend workbook

The Papercraft Weekend Workbook by Fiona Jones    RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
A comprehensive guide for both beginners & experienced papercrafters with 50 step-by-step projects. From choosing paper & accessories to all the tools you’ll need, every stage of the project & each technique are explained & illustrated. The easy-to-use format shows the level of difficulty, the techniques used, & approximate time needed. From Ribbons to Rose Petals – creative techniques for making over 50 stunning projects; includes greeting cards, invitations, stationary, picture frames.

q is for quilt

Q is for Quilt by Diana McClun & Laura Nownes    RRP: RM89.90 Price: RM19.90
From the Authors of Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts! Take a private quilting class and sharpen your quiltmaking skills with two beloved instructors. Diana McClun and Laura Nownes’ creative quilt projects help familiarize you with successively more complex techniques.

* 19 bright, cheery projects made with traditional blocks such as Nine Patch, Square-in-a-Square, and Houses
* Start with simple blocks and techniques and proceed to more challenging designs.
* Techniques include strip piecing, half-square triangles, appliqué, & more
* Choose fabrics and supplies with confidence

origins of japan products

Origins: The Creative Spark Behind Japan’s Best Products Designs by Shu Hagiwara    RRP: RM122.50 Price: RM29.90
Japan has a long history of combining the newest technology with clever, striking & intricate design, the result of the traditional aesthetic of monozukuri, or “the art of making things.” For this book, Shu Hagiwara has selected forty Japanese-designed products that have had a profound impact on the post-World War II period, & looks at the original ideas that sparked the creation of these products. What were the engineers thinking when they designed the Honda Super Cub–what many consider to be the best motorcycle of all time? What traditional craft inspired Isamu Noguchi’s lantern, Akari? From Hagiwara’s text, we learn much about these elegant, witty and beautiful designs, as well as the process from inception to product. The stunning photographs of the celebrated Masashi Kuma give further expression to these ideas.

Happy 53rd Year of Independence, Malaysia!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Merdeka

BookXcess wishes all anak Malaysia, Happy Merdeka Day!!

This year 2010, Malaysia will celebrate it’s 53rd Independence Day ( Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia ) with the theme 1 Malaysia Menjana Transformasi (1Malaysia Transforming the Nation)

We would like to share some interesting links with you to make this day much more eventful for you: http://www.merdekasongs.com/

New Arrival: Fiction

Monday, August 30, 2010

adrian mole diaries

The Adrian Mole Diaries: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ & the Growing Pains of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend   RRP: RM35.90 Price: RM17.90
Adrian Mole faces the same agonies which life sets before most adolescents: troubles with girls, school, parents, & an uncaring world. The difference, though, between young Master Mole and his peers is that this British lad keeps a diary – an earnest chronicle of longing & disaster that has convulsed more than 5 million readers. From teenage Adrian’s obsession with intellectuality after understanding “nearly every word” of a Malcolm Muggeridge broadcast to his anguished adoration of a lovely, mercurial schoolmate, from his view of his parents’ constantly creaking relationship to his heartfelt but hilarious attempts at cathartic verse, here is an outrageous triumph of deadpan & deadly accurate, satire. A. Mole, the unforgettable lad whose self-absorption only gets funnier as his life becomes more desperate.

science fiction hall of fame

The Science Fiction (Hall of Fame vol 2) by Ben Bova   RRP: RM74.90 Price: RM17.90
Eleven essential classics in one volume. This volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas published between 1929 & 1964, containing eleven great classics. No anthology better captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field. Published in 1973 to honor stories that had appeared before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction & was a favorite of libraries across the country.

dark possession

Dark Possession by Christine Feehan   RRP: RM89.90 Price: RM19.90
Manolito De La Cruz knew he was dangerously close to turning into a vampire. The last thing he expected after being called back to his Carpathian homeland by Prince Mikhail was to catch the scent of his destined lifemate in MaryAnn Delaney. MaryAnn is human, but she knows all too well the overwhelmingly aggressive instincts of Carpathian males. And they’re not exactly the kind of men she’d prefer to be bound to for life. But when MaryAnn agrees to go to South America to offer guidance to a brutalized young woman, she has no idea of the trap that awaits her in the sweltering thick of the jungle. She has been lured there by Manolito himself, who has seductive plans for the unaware, irresistibly human female. Once there, she will be his. Once his, she never will be released. He is her lover, her predator, her lifemate. She is his dark possession…

bronte the complete novels

Charlotte and Emily Brontë: The Complete Novel Price: RM49.90
Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor by Charlotte Brontë and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë are included in this new addition to the Library of Literary Classics.

devil's bride

Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens    RRP: RM34.90 Price: RM17.90
When Devil, the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with plucky governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire ton by offering his hand in marriage. No one had dreamed this scandalous rake would so tamely take a bride. But Honoria wasn’t about to bend to society’s demands & marry a man just because they’d been found together unchaperoned. No. She craved adventure. Solving the murder of a young Cynster cousin fit the bill for a while, but once the crime was solved, Honoria was set on seeing the world. But the scalding heat of her unsated desire for Devil soon had Honoria craving a very different sort of excitement. Could her passion for Devil cause her to embrace the enchanting peril of a lifelong adventure of the heart?

to distractions

To Distraction by Stephanie Laurens    RRP: RM59.90 Price: RM19.90
Deverell, Viscount Paignton, is in desperate need of a wife. Unmoved by the matchmaking ‘herd’, he seeks help from his aunt, who directs him to a lady she vows is perfect for him. Dispatched to a country house party, he discovers the lady not swanning about among the guests but with her nose buried in a book in the library. Phoebe Malleson is tempted to distraction by Deverell, but marrying him isn’t part of her plan. Unfortunately, telling Deverell to go away doesn’t work, and he quickly learns of an incident in her past and a secret cause to which she’s committed. But someone powerful has her cause targeted for destruction. Phoebe must accept Deverell’s help…though the cost to them both might be dear – and deadly.

Blog Bonanza 44

Friday, August 27, 2010

If you’re a lover of Neil Gaiman or Snoopy from Peanuts, then you must enter this contest to win yourself either of these books! That is, if you haven’t bought your own copy already. A biography of  two absolutely brilliant ‘artist’ in our reading world!

prince of stories schulz and peanuts

For this week’s blog bonanza, we’re giving away Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis worth RM34.90 or Prince of Stories: The Many Worlds of Neil Gaiman by  Hank Wagner, Christopher Golden, Stephen R. Bissette worth RM24.90. To get your hands on one of these books, just answer these two questions correctly & complete the line, “Great biographies are…” in less than 50 words.

1.) In which Japanese Anime is Neil Gaiman involved in?

2.) In what year Schulz won his first Reuben Award?

Submit your entry along with name, IC number, contact number and e-mail address to sales[at]bookxcess[dot]com. Contest deadline is Thursday midnight 2nd September 2010. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. The three entries with correct answers & outstanding comments will be chosen and winners will be notified via e-mail.

New Arrivals: Literature Classics

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Nothing compares to a good old-fashioned adventure story! These classic books encourage a love of literature in even the most reluctant readers, don’t you agree? :)

alice through the looking glass

  • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll     Price: RM9.90
  • Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll     Price: RM9.90

First published in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was an immediate success, as was its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass. Carroll’s sense of the absurd & his amazing gift for games of logic & language have secured for the Alice books an enduring spot in the hearts of both adults and children.

Alice begins her adventures when she follows the frantically delayed White Rabbit down a hole into the magical world of Wonderland, where she meets a variety of wonderful creatures, including Tweedledee & Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the Mad Hatter, & the Queen of Hearts—who, with the help of her enchanted deck of playing cards, tricks Alice into playing a bizarre game of croquet. Alice continues her adventures in Through the Looking-Glass, which is loosely based on a game of chess and includes Carroll’s famous poem “Jabberwocky.”

black beauty

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell     Price: RM9.90
Black Beauty is a well-born colt living in a pleasant meadow with an elegant carriage horse. But fortune changes and he experiences both gentle and cruel masters as he travels through Victorian London.

gulliver's travels

Gulliver’s Travel by Jonathan Swift      Price: RM9.90
Considered the greatest satire ever written in English, Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels  chronicles the fantastic voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, principally to four marvelous realms: Lilliput, where the people are six inches tall; Brobdingnag, a land inhabited by giants; Laputa, a wondrous flying island; & a country where the Houyhnhnms, a race of intelligent horses, are served by savage humanoid creatures called Yahoos. A brilliant combination of adventure, humor, & philosophy, Gulliver’s Travels is one of literature’s most durable masterpieces.

little women

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott     Price: RM9.90
Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.

20,000 leagues under the sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne     Price: RM9.90
A huge sea monster has attacked and wrecked several ships from beneath the sea. Professor Arronax bravely joins a mission to hunt down the beast.He goes aboard the Nautilus, a secret submarine helmed by the mysterious Captain Nemo. At first, the mission is exciting, as Nemo takes Arronax on a voyage around the underwater world. But when things start to go wrong, Arronax finds there’s no escape from the Nautilus. He is now Captain Nemo’s captive–20,000 leagues under the sea!

the secret garden

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett      Price: RM9.90
Mary Lennox sent to Misselthwaite Manor, on the Yorkshire moors, to live with her uncle after her parents die of cholera. There she discovers her sickly cousin Colin, who is equally obnoxious & imperious. Both love no one because they have never been loved. They are the book’s spiritual secret gardens, needing only the right kind of care to bloom into lovely children. Mary then discovers a literal secret garden, hidden behind a locked gate on her uncle’s estate, neglected for the ten years since Colin’s birth and his mother’s death. Together with a local child named Dickon, Mary & Colin transform the garden into a paradise bursting with life & colour. Through their newfound mutual love of nature, they nurture each other, until they are brought back to health and happiness.

Let’s TRAVEL to our Non-Fiction Picks!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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Spirit of China:  A Photographic Journey of the People, Culture and History by Gill Davies
RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM29.90
This stunnig book explores the contrasting facets of this exciting nation through the medium of the five elements that are central to Chinese cosmology. Related to many aspects of Chinese history, philosophy, and lifestyle, the five elements (Chinese cosmology – earth, water, fire, wood and metal) serve as starting points for you to explore this unique country.  This hardcover copy comes with glorious colour photographs and index.

everest

Everest: History of the Himalayan Giant by Roberto Mantovani
RRP: RM155.45 Price: RM34.90
The mighty, inaccessible peaks of Mt. Everest have always posed an irresistible challenge to those motivated to test their mettle against the harsh conditions. Packed with spectacular archival and specially commissioned photographs, this book examines the history of Everest mountaineering through thrilling journey reports. The authors describe in detail the planning required for such a monumental climb and the technical means used in the Everest climbing adventures of modern mountaineering. The narrative recounts the various chapters in the mountaineering history of Everest, from the first reconnaissance in 1921 to the first victorious climb and the accomplishments-and failures-of recent decades. We meet the ambitious adventurers, revel in their triumphs, and experience the tragedies as well. Throughout the book the lively text and vivid photographs transport readers on a journey they will never forget.

Behold, BookXcess’ Treasury~!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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For the young adults, BookXcess have a series of Treasury of Illustrated Classics to offer! These are the classics that will enrich & be a big part of your growing up reading list! A certainly must-have, don’t you think? :) Plus, you can have them at a very affordable price; RM9.90 per copy, only at BookXcess!

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  • Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
  • The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
  • Beauty and The Beast by Madame le Prince de Beaumont
  • Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

classic treasury4

  • White Fang by Jack London
  • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  • The Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame
  • King Arthur and The Knights of The Round Table by Sir Thomas Malory

classic treasury5

  • Journey to The Center of The Earth by Jules Verne
  • Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
  • The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
  • The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

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  • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • The Prince and The Pauper by Mark Twain
  • The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

BookXcess Recommends: Fiction Reads

Monday, August 23, 2010

love fiction

We all love a good fiction read, don’t we? In a bookstore filled with hundreds of titles, it’s easy to overlook a quiet harmless title. Allow us, to highlight some titles that might miss to catch your attention… :)

you belong to me

You Belong To Me by Mary Higgins Clark    RRP: RM38.90 Price: RM17.90
Dr. Susan Chandler, a clinical psychologist with a popular radio show, attempting to help a friend who was abducted by a serial killer, takes live calls on the air from anyone who might have information. When a frightened woman calls up with a hysterical confession that she knows the man they are looking for, Dr. Chandler is soon roped into a mystery that threatens to unmask a brutal murderer.

moonlight becomes you

Moonlight Becomes You by Mary Higgins Clark    RRP: RM35.90 Price: RM17.90
Commercial photographer Maggie Holloway attends a party and is, by chance, reunited with Nuala, the stepmother she has not seen since childhood. Maggie accepts Nuala’s invitation to visit her in Rhode Island, but when Maggie arrives, Nuala is dead–apparently the victim of a random break-in. To her surprise, Maggie learns that Nuala’s house is bequeathed to her, the only stipulation being that she visit Nuala’s friend Gerda. When Maggie fulfills this request, she discovers that Gerda is a resident of a nearby nursing home–a home with an alarmingly high death rate of seemingly healthy patients.

past secrets

Past Secrets by Cathy Kelly    RRP: RM36.90 Price: RM17.90
They all hide secrets that won’t go away… The women of Summer Street have their fair share of secrets & soon learn that if you keep a secret too long it will creep out when you least expect it! Behind the shining windows & rose-bedecked gardens of Summer Street, there are lots of secrets. There’s the one that hard-working single mother, Faye, hides from her teenage daughter, Amber. And there’s the one that thirty-year-old Maggie hides from herself. When fiery Amber decides to throw away her future for love, & when Maggie ends up back home looking after her sick mother, their secrets begin to bubble over. The only person on Summer Street who appears to know all the answers is their friend Christie. Wise & kind, she can see into other people’s hearts to solve their problems. Except that this time, the secrets she’s hidden from her beloved husband & grown up sons suddenly reappear. When the past comes alive for Maggie, Faye and Christie, they finally have to face it.

once in a lifetime

Once in a Lifetime by Cathy Kelly    RRP: RM35.90 Price: RM17.90
#1 international bestselling author Cathy Kelly weaves a captivatingtale about love, friendship & a web of secrets running through abustling Irish town. Kenny’s Department Store isn’t just a place to shop; it’s the heart of Ardagh, Ireland. TV reporter Ingrid Fitzgerald has watched her husband, David Kenny, pour his heart and soul into the family store — the “other woman” in her marriage — for years. Now, as their children fly the nest, Ingrid discovers something that will shake her world to its foundation. Charlie Fallon is a dedicated Kenny’s employee who adores her husband & son, but her selfish, dominating mother seems determined to ruin everything. Free spirit Star Bluestone, who sells her beautifully crafted tapestries at Kenny’s, has her own secrets and wisdom to share. But when unexpected tragedy shocks everyone at Kenny’s & threatens its future, the women of Ardagh find that secrets have a way of always coming out — with repercussions that lead them to rely on one another more than ever before.

the chocolate run

The Chocolate Run by Dorothy Koomsoon     RRP: RM35.50 Price: RM17.90
A scrumptiously funny & moving tale of love, lust & confectionery. Who needs love when you’ve got chocolate? Amber Salpone thinks in chocolate – talk to her for three minutes & she’ll tell you what kind of chocolate you’d be. In fact, most days, if she was asked to choose between chocolate & relationships, there’d be no contest. At least chocolate has never let her down. Unlike her family. Growing up in the Salpone household has taught Amber to avoid conflict – and love – at all costs. So, when she does the unthinkable & has a one-night stand with womaniser Greg Walterson, her uncomplicated, chocolate-flavoured life goes into meltdown. Especially when Greg announces she’s the love of his life – & Amber finds it hard enough to decide if she wants plain or Fruit & Nut … Meanwhile, her best friend, Jen, seems to be launching a bid to become Bitch Of The Year & Amber’s family are making unreasonable demands. Amber has two choices: to deal with her past & the people around her, or to go on a chocolate run & keep on running…

bridget jones

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding    RRP: RM35.90 Price: RM17.90
Picking up where her blockbuster bestselling Bridget Jone’s Diary left off, The Edge of Reason finds Bridget in an up & down relationship with Mark Darcy. It’s four weeks later, & already the honeymoon is over: the man of her dreams votes conservative &  folds his clothes at night, making Bridget feel pressured to do so as well. But all of these problems pale in comparison to Rebecca – a beautiful, man-hunting arch-nemesis without a girlfriend code of ethics when it comes to stealing another woman’s man. As always, Bridget’s best Singleton friends Jude & Shaz are there to give her advice from the pages of Getting the Love You Want & Keeping the Love You Find with some unexpected results.

Blog Bonanza 43 Winners

Saturday, August 21, 2010

We would like to thank everyone for participating our Blog Bonanza 43 *3rd Anniversary Special*! It’s wonderful to receive such creative & heartwarming wishes in all forms! We truly appreciate each & every entry! :) Here’s a big hug to everyone!! **HUG**

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The three winning entries are:

“They say, three’s a crowd, and they are right. This time it’s going to be a very big and happy crowd for BookXcess’ 3rd Anniversary! One thing that pops in my mind when I think of BookXcess is passion, and an excessive, overabundance of passion. You’re doing it because you all love it. From updating the blog, arranging books or just simply greeting a customer sincerely over the counter… everything is oozing with genuine love and care! Cheers to many more wonderful anniversaries to come… share the books, share the joy, and share the passion!”
By Regina Yoong Yui Jien

Eenie Meenie Miney Mo,
Who’s the ONE we are cheering for?
BOOKXCESS!

B-  (B)est in the world
O-  (O)utrageously
O-  (O)utstanding
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E-  always giving us (E)xtra
S-  and full of (S)weet
S-  (S)urprises

BookXcess, you are our world,
our night and day,
without you, we would be lost,
in this dull, dreary world,
without nothing to look forward to,
so on this special day,
it’s all about YOU,
so have a blast and party if you will,
with nary a fear,
because we’ll always be here for YOU!
Happy 3rd Birthday!

By Leong Kwee Chih

On the day that you were “born”,
All the Doodolls, Wizards, Vampires, Elves and Middle-Earth inhabitants
came out to PARTY and CELEBRATE!
And all of us, the humans from the Fellowship were clamouring for an invite,
Because this was no ORDINARY day,
Every living being, with their hearts beating as ONE,
were waiting to welcome you into their world,
and now in the blink of an “EYE”,
You are turning “3″,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BookXcess,
you are now officially the PLACE TO BE!

By Chen Li Ling

Congratulations to our three winners, whom each won one RM20 worth of BookXcess voucher! Please check your e-mails on how to claim your vouchers & once again, thank you everyone for participating!


BookXcess recommends: Audio Book Titles

Friday, August 20, 2010

for one more day

For One More Day by Mitch Albom     RRP: RM109.90 Price: RM24.90
This stunning  novel from the author of the “New York Times” bestsellers “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is for anyone in a family. For One More Day is the story of a mother and a son, and a relationship that covers a lifetime and beyond. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? Through Albom’s inspiring characters and masterful storytelling, readers will newly appreciate those whom they love—and may have thought they’d lost—in their own lives. For One More Day is a book for anyone in a family, and will be cherished by Albom’s millions of fans worldwide.

cat and mouse

Cat and Mouse by James Patterson    RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Alex Cross battles not one, but two vicious killers intent on seeing him lose their high stakes game–one that Alex never agreed to play. Villian Gary Soneji is back. He vows his last act on earth will be taking the life of Alex Cross. But first he wants to have some fun. With time running out, Cross must predict Soneji’s next move: the lives of thousands of innocent commuters hang in the balance. Meanwhile, a second game of cat and mouse is being played. Thomas Augustine Pierce is referred to by the FBI and Interpol as “St. Augustine” for his uncanny ability to catch killers. He has been chasing his demon, Mr. Smith, since his fiancee was brutally murdered, her heart cut out. Panic spreads through Europe when Mr. Smith strikes in London… then Paris… But when the Soneji case takes a baffling new twist, Pierce must put the Mr. Smith case on hold to assist in a special investigation. Will Cross-or Pierce-figure out in time who is the cat, and who is the mouse?

wasp factory

The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks    RRP: RM69.90 Price: RM19.90
Chosen in a British poll as one of the 100 most important books of the 20th century, this 1984 novel about a family’s strange and repulsive secret has become a cult classic. Sixteen years old, Frankie has developed behavioral patterns involving the ritualistic killings of animals and insects to help predict daily events. As each successive day pass, Frankie receives phone call from older half-brother, Paul, who has escaped form an institution and is working his way home.

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