Book Signing Tour : Jennifer E. Smith & Jasmine Warga in PH

National Book Store is bringing another duo of bestselling authors to the Philippines as they host book signing events with Jennifer E. Smith and Jasmine Warga. The first event is going to be held in The Gallery at Ayala Center Cebu on November 11, 2017 at 1 p.m., and the second in the Samsung Hall at SM Aura Premier on November 12, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Here are the information or guidelines you need to know before you attend the book signings

BEFORE THE SIGNING
1. Registration starts at 10:00 am for both events.
2. Each participant may have up to three books signed for each author (i.e. three Jennifer E. Smith books, three Jasmine Warga books).
3. Each participant may only register once. They will be given a signing pass and a stamp mark on their hand as proof of their registration.
4. Only books purchased from NBS, NBS Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated. Please present either the official receipt or price tag of the books. Other merchandise (e.g. t-shirts, posters, journals, etc.) will not be signed.
5. Participants aged 17 and below may have one (1) parent / guardian accompany them inside Samsung Hall. However, only the child will go up on stage for the signing and photo op.
6. NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

DURING THE SIGNING
1. Participants will be called in batches based on their signing pass numbers.
2. Official photographers will take your photo with the author/s using your smartphone, camera, or tablet.
3. No selfies with or video greetings by the author/s will be allowed.

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NBS Read Out Loud Challenge

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

I’m excited to share this news from NBS as they officially launch the Read Out Loud Challenge today.

As part of National Book Store’s 75th Anniversary celebration, NBS is proud to launch the Read Out Loud Challenge A(ROLC) to further promote the love for reading throughout the country.

ROLC campaign invites all readers to support the advocacy.To join the challenge, each participant will be requested to upload their own ROLC video on their Facebook or Instagram account.

Here’s the suggested spiel and caption:

I am ________ and I’m doing the National Book Store Read Out Loud Challenge.

Now I challenge NAME 1, NAME 2, and NAME 3 to do the #ReadOutLoudChallenge

Caption:

#ReadOutLoudChallenge accepted! Reading out loud my favorite lines from my favorite book, ____________ to spread the love for reading and to support @nbsfoundation.

For every 75 videos posted, @nbsalert will help set up one library in a public school until we reach 7,500. Together, let’s promote the love for reading!

Now, I challenge @name1, @name2, @name3 to do the same.

For every 75 videos uploaded, NBS Foundation will setup 1 school library until we reach 7,500 videos. These libraries can be an instrument in providing hundreds of opportunities for learning as well as fostering literacy to Filipino children in various communities nationwide.

By participating, you can help spread the love for reading to everyone you know, igniting and building a stronger reading culture.

Join this campaign by creating and uploading your ROLC video beginning today, March 14, 2017. You can upload more than one videos.

Watch sample videos below for your reference

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Book Signing Tour : Peter Lerangis back in PH

Join New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis of ‘The Seven Wonders’ series for a book signing event on November 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. in National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings?
November 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Is there a registration fee?

No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?

Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on November 19 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1.
Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served.

A guest can register only once and will be given the following:
Numbered Signing Pass
Stamp mark on the hand to indicate your registration

Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass.
The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed?

Each guest is allowed to have a total of five (5) books of any of the following titles.
Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Key – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Promise – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Select and The Orphan – one (1) copy only

One personalized and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?

NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests,
NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?

Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.
The books must have either the price tag or official receipt.

Do I need to buy on-site?

No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?

No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. Other merchandise like t-shirts, posters, journals etc. will not be allowed to be signed.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?

Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?

Morgan Matson titles:
Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Journals: The Key – P99
Seven Wonders Journals: The Promise – P99
Seven Wonders Journals: The Select and The Orphan – P99

Only books purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Amy Ewing in PH

Join New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing of the ‘Lone City’ trilogy for book signing events on November 12, 2016 at 1p.m. in National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu and on November 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. in National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Registration for both events starts at 10 a.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings?
November 12, 1:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu
November 13, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on November 12 at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on November 13 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed?
Each guest is allowed to have the following signed:
• The Jewel – one (1) copy only
• The White Rose – one (1) copy only
• The Black Key – one (1) copy only

One copy will be personalized and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
National Book Store will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, National Book Store reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?
The Jewel (Trade Paperback – P435)
The White Rose (Hardcover – P649)
The White Rose (Trade Paperback – P359)
The Black Key (Hardcover – P649) – Will be available this October
The Black Key (Trade Paperback – P435) – Will be available this October

Only books purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

National Book Store Cut Price Book Sale

Book hoarding time once again!

Break out of your reading slump, rediscover classics, and unearth new books to love in National Book Store’s Cut Price Book Sale! Get up to 50% off on books for 10 days only! It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for to buy the books everyone’s talking about and what you’ve been dreaming about. This is your chance to finally complete the books in your favorite series that you’ve been eyeing for the longest time. And you wouldn’t believe that even the books that have just been released have discounts. So what are you waiting for? Bookmarks and color-coded tabs at the ready.

Promo runs from October 14 to 23, 2016 in all National Book Store branches.

See posters for details. Follow National Book Store on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube (@nbsalert). Share your Cut Price loots and hauls using the #NBSCutPrice2016. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No.12613, Series of 2016.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store