I have been so busy lately I rarely found time to read books (but I did have time to watch local tele-seryes. I ALWAYS make time. Does that have something to say about my state of mind lately???). I had my eye on this book for weeks, though. I mean, J. K. Rowling!!!I had to get this one. I really should. Even if they say it is not a kid's book. I have read Harry Potter my entire adult life. Read, re-read, then re-read again. I enjoyed J.K.'s magic by reading the books three times! And now, they are saying Harry Potter, my beloved Harry Potter series ( where I had to reserve my copies at the National Book Store, be there the first hour the store opens, and pretend the books are for my daughters and enjoyed every single, magical moment of each and every seven books) are for kids???
Anyway, I did get J.K. Rowling's latest, "The Casual Vacancy" last weekend. Because I am an adult and it is an adult's book (Ha! and HP is for kids. Got it. I never did get over Daniel Radcliffe admitting he was drunk most of the time while shooting Harry Potter. I was literally crushed.)They say it is full of profanity and other really dark things. I haven't started it yet. I just had to comment on the Kindle version's price, though. The price is ridikkulus. I mean, you don't need to cut trees, use ink, and bind the e-book. The price is hype, I swear. E-books should be cheap and if they sell an e-book for $27.00, I'd rather get the real hard-bound one (which is actually cheaper at $20.00). I will devour this book this week (but then, one teleserye, which I don't even enjoy anymore is ending. Geez, I love torturing myself...I have to learn how to cry with tears flowing over one of my eyes only, though, which the guy in the teleserye does. Always.)
If you like Percy Jackson and all the Greek and Roman Gods jazz,which I did (I read lots of Young Adult fictions. And. Pretend. That I read them because I had to know what my daughters are reading), you should get "The Mark of Athena". The Greek and Roman demigods will have to work together to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea after which they will have to sail to the ancient land and look for the Doors of Death.
I have always liked Rick Riordan's books. They are so easy to read (cause they are kids' books?) and they give valuable lessons on Greek and Roman mythology (which I never really did get in high school.). This book will be released tomorrow, October 2, 2012.
So, what book are you reading?
I've read all the Potter books without buying a single book. My office mate bought the whole set and as she finishes one book, she lends it to me. Generous huh? I've also watched the movies. Downloaded by my boss naman hehehe.
ReplyDeleteI would however, get the LOTR Trilogy for my collection, someday. :-)
Ayy, nice!Fascinated kasi ako with Harry Potter because yung release ng book coincided with my two daughters' growing up. My first, Paula, was like Hermione Granger (know-it-all) haha. Parang she (yung second kasi never cared for HP that much) grew up with the books. She recently confessed that when she turned 12, she waited for her owl!
ReplyDeleteI love LOTR din, but HP (na kids' book nga daw) was a much easier read hehe (di sumakit bangs ko)
Hahaha! Nakakasakit ba ng bangs ang LOTR? I have only read yun The Hobbit kasi...the LOTR trilogy, I only watched pa lang yun movies. :-)
DeleteI'm a huge Harry Potter fan but somehow, I'm not as excited as this book. I don't expect it to be the same. I'm waiting for the price to go down after a while (or for my library to buy it!).
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I'm reading Richard Carlson's 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff -about money'
I can send you the ebook if u like :). Haven't started it yet. I don't like to read about man's and his soul's dark side yet...
DeleteI am into romance books :)..visiting from ComEx Oct2
ReplyDeleteYou must have read 50 shades :)
ReplyDeleteim still stuck with Anne Rice's Mayfair witches... im soooo loving it but cant find a long time to finish it, i hav it with me always so i can sneak read a page or 2 if im in waiting mode for anything hehe
ReplyDeleteHave you read her sleeping beauty trilogy?
DeleteI'm starting to read Sara Manning's book but I forgot the title! :) I'm also reading stories downloaded in Wattpad..
ReplyDeleteGosh! I've been looking for an ebook of The Mark of Athena. Been checking on the web for this one but to no avail. hahaha
ReplyDeleteIt just got released. If i get an ebook of it today, i can share it with you if you like
DeleteHad a similar post a couple days ago :) I just finished reading The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading non-fiction books, self-help and inspirational books. :) Nice review of those, will make a trip soon to a book store to scout for good books. :)
ReplyDeleteI got a few ebooks this week to read- one on how to deal with fatigue and the other on procastination. Have yet to read both.
ReplyDeletei am currently reading Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin and dont Sweat the small stuffs at home. I am into books that tackles home and family. Minsan I also read books on beauty and self improvement. I used to read novels pero not anymore kasi busy mom na:) I also would like to read JK rowling books too but too little time.
ReplyDeletei am finishing a political book, i am interested to read The Mark of Athena
ReplyDeletehahahaha. you made me laugh when you pretend to buy HP books for your daugthers. so cute! i imagined my mom if she do that.. btw, i love harry potter too! i am fanatic!
ReplyDeleteRight now I stopped reading to give way for some deadlines and things to get done very soon. Perhaps I'll be back soon on reading some books since I was able to scavenge long lost books that I haven't finished reading.
ReplyDeletedone reading HP books, narnia chronicles, even the twilight saga and rick riordans..
ReplyDeleteim so waiting for the mark of athena! and im so happy its already out! thanks for the heads up!
Haven't got the chance to read books lately as my time cannot accommodate it but I'm planning to get some good books during my vacation so I could bring it back to my place of work after my long leave.
ReplyDeleteI have read HP books a lot of times. :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm planning to read all Sheldon's book. :)