Goodreads Filipino Group - Favorite Local Books in English (73 books)

This list is where Goodreads Filipino Group members can nominate their favorite Local Books in English to be counted in the TFG's 100 Favorite Books list.

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* All books nominated and voted for by the members must be books they've actually READ and LIKED (rated at least 3 stars or more).
* Maximum of 5 (five) votes per genre

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1	Murder on Balete Drive (Trese, #1) by Budjette Tan (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 3,075 ratings score: 2,188, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan 4.11 avg rating — 6,179 ratings score: 1,783, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Tall Story by Candy Gourlay (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 2,088 ratings score: 1,292, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto Yambao (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 5,814 ratings score: 1,193, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Naermyth (Naermyth, #1) by Karen Francisco 3.93 avg rating — 472 ratings score: 991, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco 3.35 avg rating — 2,696 ratings score: 989, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Rizal Without the Overcoat: Expanded Edition by Ambeth R. Ocampo 4.28 avg rating — 2,847 ratings score: 894, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Best of This Is A Crazy Planets by Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra 4.07 avg rating — 1,543 ratings score: 789, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Tree (Rosales Saga, #2) by F. Sionil José 4.06 avg rating — 606 ratings score: 691, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Woman Who Had Two Navels by Nick Joaquín 3.95 avg rating — 1,501 ratings score: 690, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Mass Murders (Trese, #3) by Budjette Tan (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 1,893 ratings score: 683, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Dusk (Rosales Saga, #1) by F. Sionil José 4.16 avg rating — 1,435 ratings score: 591, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	After Eden by Arnold Arre (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 522 ratings score: 588, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	State of War by Ninotchka Rosca 4.04 avg rating — 752 ratings score: 587, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Cave and Shadows by Nick Joaquín really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 500 ratings score: 395, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Womenagerie and Other Tales from the Front by Jessica Zafra 4.08 avg rating — 586 ratings score: 394, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Ermita: A Filipino Novel by F. Sionil José 4.22 avg rating — 789 ratings score: 393, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Filipino Heroes League: Book One: Sticks and Stones (The Filipino Heroes League, #1) by Paolo Fabregas (Goodreads Author) (Story and Art) 4.12 avg rating — 482 ratings score: 392, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Breakup Diaries by Maya O. Calica (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 552 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Orosa-Nakpil, Malate (A Filipino Novel) by Louie Mar A. Gangcuangco 4.21 avg rating — 517 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Kaleidoscope: The Gift of Madness by Adrian Mendoza (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 74 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 1,468 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Culture and History by Nick Joaquín 4.19 avg rating — 588 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	My Brother, My Executioner (Rosales Saga, #3) by F. Sionil José 4.05 avg rating — 659 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Kite of Stars and Other Stories by Dean Francis Alfar (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 675 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Revolution: 80 Days by Arius Lauren Raposas 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	America Is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan 3.92 avg rating — 3,794 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Gun Dealers' Daughter by Gina Apostol (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 619 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Twice Blessed by Ninotchka Rosca 3.87 avg rating — 70 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn 3.61 avg rating — 3,103 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The El Bimbo Variations by Adam David (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Reportage on Lovers: A Medley of Factual Romances, Happy or Tragical, Most of Which Made News by Quijano de Manila 4.05 avg rating — 228 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Blue Angel, White Shadow by Charlson Ong 3.68 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	On Cursed Ground and Other Stories (Philippine Writers Series) by Vicente García Groyon really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Feast and Famine: Stories of Negros by Rosario Cruz-Lucero 4.32 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The First Filipino by Leon Ma.Guerrero 4.30 avg rating — 843 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Sarena's Story: The Loss of a Kingdom by Criselda Yabes 4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Super Panalo Sounds! by Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra 4.08 avg rating — 231 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker by Gilda Cordero-Fernando 3.78 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Vigan and Other Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard 4.23 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	No Money Down Formula in Real Estate by Ronald Cagape 3.14 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Beginner's Guide: Love and Other Chemical Reactions by Six de los Reyes (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 592 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Siglo: Freedom (Siglo, #1) by Dean Francis Alfar (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.73 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Tails & Gentlemen (Bakunawa Series, #1) by Lex Armitage liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Fairy Tale Fail (Chic Manila, #2) by Mina V. Esguerra (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 841 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	What the Hell for You Left Your Heart in San Francisco: A Novel by Bienvenido N. Santos 4.09 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Myself, Elsewhere by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil 4.03 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Mens Rea and Other Stories by Lakambini A. Sitoy 3.67 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Magdalena by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard 4.02 avg rating — 166 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata by Gina Apostol (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 552 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Alternative Alamat: Stories Inspired by Philippine Mythology by Paolo Chikiamco (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.12 avg rating — 463 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Meläg (Meläg, #1) by Bong Redila (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 137 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Love Your Frenemies (Chic Manila, #4) by Mina V. Esguerra (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 566 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Waiting for Mariang Makiling: Essays in Philippine Cultural History by Resil B. Mojares 4.25 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	When the Rainbow Goddess Wept by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard 3.84 avg rating — 382 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Fish-Hair Woman by Merlinda Bobis (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 156 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Kare-Kare Komiks by Andrew Drilon 3.39 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Surgeons Do Not Cry by Ting Tiongco 4.35 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Wisdom from a Rainforest: The Spiritual Journey of an Anthropologist by Stuart A. Schlegel 4.23 avg rating — 133 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Reportage on Crime: Thirteen Horror Happenings That Hit the Headlines by Quijano de Manila 4.13 avg rating — 150 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Angelica's Daughters: A Dugtungan Novel by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard 3.65 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Walong Diwata ng Pagkahulog by Edgar Calabia Samar (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 1,064 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Mythology Class: A Graphic Novel by Arnold Arre (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 1,034 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino: An Elegy in Three Scenes by Nick Joaquín 4.16 avg rating — 389 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Banana Heart Summer by Merlinda Bobis (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 836 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Life and Art of Botong Francisco by Patrick D. Flores (Editor) 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	American Son by Brian Ascalon Roley 3.41 avg rating — 644 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Trip to Tagaytay by Arnold Arre (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Awaiting Trespass [A Pasión] by Linda Ty-Casper 3.93 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Unseen Moon by Eliza Victoria (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Wings of Stone by Linda Ty-Casper 4.10 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	A Small Party in a Garden by Linda Ty-Casper 3.77 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Soledad's Sister by Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr. 3.85 avg rating — 448 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars