Lost Books Cebu

19/08/2026

We thought it was going to be a run-of-the-mill day when, to our surprise, we found two letters left on the step of our little bookshop.

We knew exactly what they were, for we had been anticipating them for a long time. It was all about the thrill of finding out where the letters would come from.

We were beyond delighted to find out that they were pen pal letters from Meticulous Ink and Beyond Text Bookstore! The letters were picked up right away by our anticipating patrons who were aware of the initiative.

Lost Books Cebu is part of a global letter-writing initiative that originated from the brilliant minds of Rebecca and Karl at Wildflower Illustration Co. (Wildflower Illustration Co.). It is called The Sunday Letter Project (The Sunday Letter Project), and it invites people all over the world to take a free pledge to write one handwritten letter every Sunday to their friends, loved ones, strangers, or themselves.

To find out more, follow The Sunday Letter Project on their socials or through thesundayletterproject.com.

16/08/2026

We welcome Davaoeño author, newspaper columnist, and artist Grace Gaston-Dousel to the bookshop! Her book, “I Married an Alien: The Quirks of a Cross-Cultural Marriage,” is now in store.

On difficult matters like language, parenting, and even in-law relations, the book offers practical advice on how to properly handle the many challenging aspects that come with marrying across cultures.

Grab a copy of this book when you come visit us!

13/08/2026

In a way, conversation is a form of time travel. A method to catch a glimpse of the past.

In "Ventanilla: Duet," Cebuano poet and essayist Lawrence Lacambra Ypil and British historian Martin Dusinberre ruminate on what it means to be engaged with our difficult past and celebrate the kind of company conversation makes across space and time as we tell the stories of the world to each other and ourselves.

Notated and designed by Melbourne-based Cebuano designer Regine Abos, it is a celebration of multi-locationed, cross-disciplinary dialogue.

"Ventanilla: Duet" is now available at the bookshop.

10/08/2026

Thank you for slowing down with us yesterday and for being present at the book talk of "I Sea Poetry," a collection of poems by Siargao-based writer and artist Astrid Sadaya.

We appreciate the genuine connection and all the deep conversations we had. This is what we do and continue to build at Lost Books Cebu. To be a safe space for writers and the community to come together and talk about what makes us human.

All books by Astrid Sadaya, “I Sea Poetry: Your poetry by the sea” and “Meditation, Ci******es & All That Bu****it: A self-help book if you let it be,” are available at the bookshop.

06/08/2026

Surround yourself with books and poetry this Sunday afternoon, August 9, at 3:00 PM, and join us for a celebration of Astrid Sadaya’s “I Sea Poetry.”

Shaped by the artist’s life in Siargao and her travels exploring oceans around the world, this collection offers a deep reflection on life’s little things and fleeting moments.

If you're looking for an intentional way to spend your Sunday afternoon, we'd be happy to have you. This event is free for all.

Find us on the ground floor of CAO Mercado Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City.

04/08/2026

A found literary work. This is a rare monograph of “Films from a ‘Lost’ Cinema: A Brief History of Cebuano Films” by Nick Deocampo (published in 2004).

“In this brief recounting of Cebuano cinema, its history is recalled, artists are recognized, traditions are set, and reasons for its rise and fall are accounted for.”

Reading the monograph, one cannot help but think that a significant part of Cebuano history has been lost due to war and the adoption of a national language in a multilingual country.

We have connected with the author, and a copy for reading will be available at the bookshop soon.

01/08/2026

We're deeply grateful for the warmth and support you've shown, and we're excited to keep reading alongside all of you.

Our next gathering will be tomorrow, August 2, on the 2nd floor of the Cebu City Public Library. We hope to see familiar faces and welcome new ones as we continue celebrating Visayan literature one book, one conversation, and one gathering at a time.

30/07/2026

It is The Lost Book Club week again! Our read-aloud book club that is dedicated to works by Visayan writers.

If you are curious what it’s like, here’s a vlog from MJ of Scribbles & Books, a dear patron of the bookshop. She has captured our first session so well at the magnificent Cebu Provincial Capitol Dome last July 19.

Our next session is happening this Sunday, August 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. If you want to be a part of it, you can fill out this Google Form to register: https://forms.gle/prZ95Vg29eNwiMmD6.

We are reading Chapter 5 of the same book, “Walay Igsoon” by Juan Villagonzalo (1912). We hope you can join us!

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29/07/2026

Our recent window display is a tribute to nature writing. Having these books at the bookshop made us appreciate the diverse flora and fauna of our country even more. If you want to be inspired and learn more about the nature that surrounds us, we invite you to pick up a title or two and browse through our wide-ranging collection.

25/07/2026

These photos encapsulate how you showed us love over the past few weeks. A bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums, artworks honoring our bookshop, a crochet of the Lost Books logo, and warm visits from our patrons. All came from you. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives. We feel so honored that many of you came from far away. We will never take your time and support for granted. We appreciate you, our beloved community!