New Books

Hey bloggasphere!!!!! I'm back and reading after a summer comprised mostly of school books, and I just wanted to update you on the book I am currently reading. The fourth book in the Nicolas Flamel series has come out, its called the Necromancer....only a couple pages in, but its good so far.

I also just got done reading the fourth book in the Immortals series, its called Dark Flame. Absolutely love the series, and recommend it to teens and above.

Another book that came out, awhile ago actually, is by the author of the Percy Jackson series....I know his name, but fear I will spell it wrong without the name in front of me:) It's about Egyptian Gods. Haven't got around to reading it, but my younger brother absolutely loves his books!

I'm so glad that I can read freely again! if anyone else has read anything good, post a comment about it!

Just a random thing that I wanted to share... I didn't finish reading that book for the scholarship, which means that I can read what I want again!!!! On the downside, I have no spare money to go to Borders with, but there is this wonderful thing called a library that I shall be heading to soon. At the moment, however, I am reading Chicken Soup for the College Soul. It's a nice book, even-though I'm not in college. Well that's that!

Definition of a Fantasy Novel

Okay, I found this interesting, and thought that I would share it with you all. According to http://www.findmeanauthor.com/fantasy_fiction_genre.htm, a Fantasy Novel is one that, "contains rudiments that are not realistic, such as magical powers, talking animals, etc. Fantasy is often characterized by a departure from the accepted rules by which individuals perceive the world around them; it represents that which is impossible (unexplained) and outside the parameters of our known, reality. Make-believe is what this genre is all about."
Even though I knew what makes a book fantasy, I found this to be interesting. This website also has a history of fantasy novels, there sub catagories, and more, so check it out.

The Faerie Path Series By: Frewin Jones

Did you ever believe in Faeries? Well if you did, The Faerie Path Series brings them to life. Anita Palmer never knew that there was anything different about her. She has a boyfriend, Evan, and a role in the upcoming school play, but when Evan takes her out on her birthday, she finds out that everything is not what it seems. Anita is actually Tania, princess of Faerie, who disappeared on her 16th birthday, a very long time ago. This series follows Tania as she decides between mortal and Faerie world, and the adventures that follow after. I have enjoyed this series so far, but the story line gets a bit boring after awhile with so many books. I have said before that I enjoy romance, and this series has a very nice relationship going on between Tania and Evan, or Edric as he is referred to in the Faerie world. Another thing that I enjoyed was the magic. For example, every one of the royal sisters has a certain power, and it was very interesting learning about them.
According to Frewin Jones' website, there are five books out, I have read all of them, and a sixth one in the works. Until next time, read on!

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series

Everyone thought him dead, but actually, he was alive and thriving. The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series by: Michael Scott follows the story of twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, as they meet Nicholas Flamel and his wife Perenell, and are wisked into a life of magic and fantasy. By the looks of the official website, this series will have six books, with three already out and the fourth one do to come out May 2010. I must say that I have enjoyed the first three books very much. Like Which and Wizard, the books jump from one twins view to the other, and occasionally to other characters views also. What I find very interesting about these books is that they are written by days, and one day can go through-out most of the book, and be jammed packed with action; I like action. Another thing that I really like is that the books do a great job in explaining all the magical aspects, like the auras and the powers and how they are both linked to each other. In the beginning of the book, Sophie and Josh are enjoying a normal life with summer jobs, but by the end of the book they have been ripped from normal life, and Sophie's powers have been awakened. Also, these books have the evil villains, but they have been around for thousands of years. Oh, did I mention that they are also on the clock, or the Flamels could die.... oh no! That's all I am going to say because like always, I don't want to give anything away.
Here's a side note, I just check imdb.com, and they claim that there may be a movie about the first book coming out in 2012.

You may be wondering why I haven't blogged about books that I have just read. This is because I am currently reading a book for a scholarship, and this plus school work is taking up the bulk of my time; however, as soon as I can, I will start reading a new fantasy book. Until then, you will just have to put up with me blogging about books I have already read.

If you were wondering, the book that I am reading for the scholarship is The Fountainhead By: Ayn Rand.

One quick little thing, I am getting tired of writing that the title is the link to buy the books, so from now on all titles to a book will be the link to buy them. I hope this helps.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

This is a great series. No joke, it just is. I started reading these books because my younger brother read them, and like me, absolutely loved them. There are five books in the series, the first one, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, has recently been made in to a movie. One thing about the movie before I go on. No, I have not seen it. Yes, I want to see it very badly, and yes, see the movie before reading the book, or else you will be disappointed, or so I have heard. Ok, on to the books now. These books follow Percy Jackson, son of Poseiden, through his adventures with friends Annabeth, daughter of Athena, and Grover, a Satyr. I will give you a summery of the first book, but I will leave the others to you because I don't want to give everything away. In the first book, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Percy finds out that he is the son of Poseiden after being taken to camp half-blood. Here he learns that all of the Greek Gods and Goddess are real and are still alive. He also learns about a prophecy that everyone thinks pertains to him, I won't tell you if it does or not. Oh, he also learns that Zeus' lightning bolt is missing, and the Delphi sends him, Annabeth, and Grover on a quest to find it and return it. This series brings back the magic of "what if" by making people wonder if the Gods still do exsit, and it is also a great way to learn a bit about mythology. This is a definite read, one that you won't be able to put down.
One more thing, the title is the link to buy the books, and I have it linking to a box set; however, you can buy them separately. Read on!

Witch and Wizard

This was the first James Patterson book that I have read, and before I go any further, I must also say that it is co-written by Gabrielle Charbonnet. Witch and Wizard starts at the end, and ends at the beginning, and yes, I know that doesn't make a lot of sense, but that is just how it is. This book follows Wisty and Whit, a sister and brother, through their struggles of finding out who they are, being ripped out of their home in a changing world, and trying to find their parents; a mouth full, isn't it? Along the way the meet some very mean people, including The One Who is One, which by the way I think is a real corny name. They also meet a group of rebellious kids kinda like themselves who are trying to save other kids and over through the new government. Witch and Wizard changes view between Wisty and Whit, which I enjoyed. This was a good book, but not one of my top favs; however, the ending left me itching for a sequel.


Once again, you can purchase the book by clicking the title. Until next time... read on!

Where to purchase Elphame's Choice

Ok, this is the cover to Elphame's Choice, and you can purchase the book online by clicking the title to this book... or so they tell me.

Elphame's Choice

Ok, Elphame's Choice is a book that I currently read by P.C. Cast, the co-author of the House of Night novels. This book follows Elphame, a teenage girl touched by her Goddess, as she leaves her home to go and restore the MacCallan Castle. She is followed on her journey by her brother Cuchulainn, who is worried about his sisters future, for it is clouded to him, he can sorta see the future. While restoring the castle, Elphame creates new friends which she has never had before because she is different. One of the people she meets during the restoration of the castle is Lochlan, her soul mate. Now, I don't now about you, but I like a bit of romance in my fantasy books, so this made me very happy:). When these two lovers meet though, they have a lot of problems to solve before they can be completely and openly together.... does it have something to do with Lochlan's ancestors? I think so, but I won't divulge no more details, you will just have to read for yourself. This book has a sequel which is supposed to come out this month called Brighid's Quest. I look forward to soon purchasing and reading this book, and I shall tell you about it when I do.
As I get more talented with this blogging thing, I will provide a picture of this book and a link to by it, or at least, I hope so. Until then, keep reading!

Why?

Hello world! This is my first blog and the idea actually came to me in my Journalism class, so bare with me. I am writing this blog to share my love of reading with, well, you! Most of the books that will pop up on this blog will be fantasy books, because those are my absolute favorite, filling my imagination with new places and people that can't exist in this world.... or can they????? However, they may be a random book that I decide to review and recommend, but as stated before, most of them will be fantasy. For awhile I will be reviewing books that I have already read, but I hope to soon be able to start a new book and talk about that as I read it. So, that is the jist of why I am writing this blog, and I hope you like it! Read on!