Posted by syednaqib on Jul 16, 2009 in
Books 
Continuing with my fascination with the great conquerors of the past, i read Tamerlane. Not really knowing what i would find, i was quite surprised when i found out what i did.
It turned out that what i hear about the West always trying to suppress the true story of Temur (as he should be known) has foundation. I discovered that he was not a mindless monster. He did not kill everyone. He was never defeated in battle (no easy feat). His name is not Tamerlane. He was not just a destroyer. But he was really something.
And to know what he was, you should read the book.
Tags: Books
Posted by syednaqib on Apr 20, 2009 in
Random 
I was at the KLIBF on Saturday. Unfortunately, i went a bit late and didn’t have enough time to explore the whole Fair. The good news is, it’s going to be there until next Sunday (26 April), so that means i’m going again on Saturday, and this time, i’m going early early. I have to admit that not all books are sold discounted. But a lot of them are, and the discount rates are good, and the range of books to choose from are fantastic. Honestly, i didn’t go to find books that can be found anytime at a bookshop near you. I go to the Fair to find cheap books. Yes. Cheap good books that may be hard to find elsewhere. And you would be surprised at what you may find beneath those stacks of books that is of no value to others but may be a gem to you.
Recommendation: No argument. Just go.
(I’ll update the post after my next trip to the Fair)
(Will find time)
(Maybe not)
Tags: Books, KLIBF, PWTC, The Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
