Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Book 39 : The Last Olympian

The Last Olympian, by Rick Riordan. Final book in the Percy Jackson Series. Can't wait to read his other books now:) From BN:


All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows.In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the prophecy surrounding Percy’s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Book 38 : The Battle of the Labyrinth

Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan. Book 4 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I was looking at wikipedia's Rick Riordan page and noticed that I will most definitely be reading two of his other series when I finish this next (and last) book in the Percy Jackson series:) From BN:


Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth—a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this fourth book promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Book 37 : The Titan's Curse

The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan. Book 3 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
From BN.com:
When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped.And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the Olympian Council could swing an important vote on the war with the titans. Not only that, but first Percy will have to solve the mystery of a rare monster that Artemis was hunting when she disappeared -- a monster rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus forever.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Book 36 : The Sea of Monsters

Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. #2 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Another great book:-) Reading this book (and the last one) made me run out and buy the rest of the series (I only had books 1-3) and get a bunch of books about Greek Mythology:) Yay for Barnes and Nobles Educator Appreciation Days, which gave me 25% off everything I (didn't really need to, but did anyways) bought:) From BN:
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson—a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any “normal” friends.But things don’t stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters, the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia—only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name…the Bermuda Triangle.
Now Percy and his friends—Grover, Annabeth, and Tyson—must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family—one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon’s son is an honor or simply a cruel joke. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Book 35 : The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief. Book 1 in the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordian. I liked this book. I did see the movie first, and there are alot of differences between the book and movie... But still a good book (and a good movie as well!) From BN.com:
In this stunning collectors' edition of The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson’s world is brought to life with eight full-color plates by the series jacket artist John Rocco. The edition comes in an elegant slipcase with a ribbon bookmark, rough edges, and cloth cover--a perfect keepsake for fans of this truly epic series.After getting expelled from yet another school for yet another clash with mythological monsters only he can see, twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is taken to Camp Half-Blood, where he finally learns the truth about his unique abilities: He is a demigod, half human, half immortal. Even more stunning: His father is the Greek god Poseidon, ruler of the sea, making Percy one of the most powerful demigods alive. There's little time to process this news. All too soon, a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle sends Percy on his first quest, a mission to the Underworld to prevent a war among the gods of Olympus.
This first installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling series is a non-stop thrill-ride and a classic of mythic proportions.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Book 34 : A Love That Multiplies

A Love That Multiplies, the second book written by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar. I know there is alot of controversy (at least there is among my online communities) about the Duggar family. Yes, they likely use discipline methods that are unacceptable to me, but I do enjoy reading and watching how they make such a large family work:)

In this second book from the Duggars, they focus on the principles that equip them to face life's challenges—drawing from their most recent challenge with the 3-month premature birth of their newest child, Josie. They also share the new challenges their older children are facing as they prepare for adult life. Central to the book is a section on the principles that the Duggars have consistently taught their children. These simply worded principles are basic to the Duggar family and are shared in a way that other parents can incorporate in their own homes. A special chapter on homeschooling gives valuable information to parents who are considering this route or are already invested in it. The world continues to be amazed by their nineteen well-groomed, well-behaved, well-schooled children and their home life, which focuses on family, financial responsibility, fun—and must importantly, faith. The Duggars show how parents can succeed whether they’re rearing a single child or several.

Book 33 : Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. JK Rowling.

Book 32 : Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. J.K. Rowling.