So, there have been many people that have told me to enjoy school because I will miss it. At this point in time, I don't believe it. Since my last final, I have done nothing but sleep in, read (for pleasure), and play games. Not once have I thought about school (only the dread of having to return for one more semester. To those of you wondering why I chose to continue school, I am one of you and I have no answer. All I know is this better be worth it!)
I normally have the tradition of reading the Harry Potter series every Christmas. I don't think I will ever get tired of those books (it hasn't happened yet and I've read them 6 times so far!) However, I have been missing the suspense curiosity that comes with a new series, one that I don't know the ending to. In my quest of finding a new series, I talked with some friends and was told of three:
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
- Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
- Leven Thumps by Obert Skye
Percy Jackson and the Olympians topped my list because it's about a modern-day greek hero (part human, part Olympian). In this series, Rick Riordan combines Greek mythology with modern-day adventure. It's fantastic! I was able to borrow the books from the library and read through them in a week. Now, I'm awaiting the final book (The Last Olympian, due in May 2009). Even though the story line is very juvenile (and there's nothing wrong with that), it has been a page turner because I am extremely fascinated by Greek Mythology. I think these books are a must-read for any avid Greek mythology lover!
Fablehaven and Leven Thumps sounded interesting as well and, I must say, have always caught my eye every time I enter a bookstore. I just started reading Fablehaven, only because I'm still waiting for the first Leven Thumps book to become available. I wanted to wait with Fablehaven because that series still has two books left to be published (and I really hate waiting for books to be published!). However, I did start and I like what I've read so far.
Other books on my I-Want-To-Read list include, but are not limited to,
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Paradise Lost (in the middle of this one, fabulous!)
- The Return of the Native (also in the middle, read previously, also fabulous!)
- Beloved
- Don Quixote
- Cien Anos de Soledad
- War and Peace
- The Idiot
- The Koran
- The Apocrypha
I am also open and looking for other good books to read (it's so much more entertaining than watching tv!) I also have a pretty lengthy list of previously-read material that I really enoyed! However, this post is already a novel, so I will postpone my list of top reads! Until then, stay tuned :)
4 comments:
I can't believe you've read the HP series 6 times!! I've read it 3 (except book 7). I don't get sick of them either, I just have a tough time finding time to read. By the way, when my brother was chewing me out about a book, it was the new JK Rowling book--Tales of Beedle the Bard. Anyway, it's a good read too. If you can't get Leventhumps before you go back to school, you can borrow it from me.
I LOVE Harry Potter too. My most favorite books in the series are the 3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th books, but I still love reading them all. I haven't gotten a chance to read them over again yet, but I am certainly planning on it. :)
I fear any new series has a high competition in my mind. Harry Potter was just too good that it will be difficult to top. I do admit the Percy Jackson series has been interesting (I love Greek Mythology!) but I was more connected with the world of Harry Potter :)
Hey Dave! I totally know where you are coming from (i.e. school) seeing that we are both in the same graduating class. I cannot tell you how excited I feel knowing that I will be getting a fixed job for the next few decades. I am so ready for a rutine, hobbies, family, etc. I am sure you will agree.
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