MANILA, Philippines?I like F. Sionil Jose, especially his ?Ermita: A Filipino Novel." I think he's going to be the next National Artist. I'm willing to campaign for him. I enjoy reading historical books because they transport me to the time these momentous events happen. I like Victor Ordoñez's "With Hearts Aflame: A Historical Novel" and Roger Olivarez's "Noli Me Tangere 2: Modern Sequel to Dr. Jose Rizal's Novel."

Among the inspirational books I own, I like Mitch Albom's "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and John Maxwell's "Running with the Giants." Everybody can relate to these books.