After a long hiatus and moving twice I’m now settled in for
the summer, so let’s get back to it!
As I said, it’s the summer, which means freedom from homework, exams, and reading assignments. Therefore, we have time for one of my favorite past times, summer reading! I’ve purchased a few books I hope to read over the course of the summer and I figured I would share my goal with the interwebs.
1) Game of Thrones (Book 1 and Book 2?)
As I said, it’s the summer, which means freedom from homework, exams, and reading assignments. Therefore, we have time for one of my favorite past times, summer reading! I’ve purchased a few books I hope to read over the course of the summer and I figured I would share my goal with the interwebs.
1) Game of Thrones (Book 1 and Book 2?)
Season 2 of the amazing HBO television show is almost at its
end, and I have already decided I will not be able to wait nine months until
the next season to find out what happens next. So I’ve begun reading the source
books by George R. R. Martin.
For the uninitiated Game of Thrones is an incredible fantasy
world where warring factions struggle to control the throne, even as their
enemies with supernatural power loom from just beyond the realm. Despite being
a fantasy world this series is characterized by deep and dimensional characters
and a gritty realism that is truly unparalleled.
I am three hundred
pages in and they are every bit as awesome as the show with the added bonus of
insight into the minds of the characters, as well as added scenes the show
didn’t have time to include. Hopefully I’ll be able to get through both Book 1
and Book 2 this summer.
2) Don’t Put Me in Coach
2) Don’t Put Me in Coach
Written by a former college basketball benchwarmer and
current Grantland columnist the book seems to be an autobiography of MarkTitus’ days at Ohio State with unique insight into the locker room. Mark being
one of my favorite writers, I went and bought this book the day it came out but
unfortunately I haven’t had the time yet to read it. I have looked at the
pictures (right at my reading level) and found the captions full of the humor Titus
is known for. If the book is anything like the captions or his amazing column,
it will be a nonstop comedy train.
Another fantasy book and the sequel to one of my favorite
books, The Last Wish, Blood of Elves should be a great collection of short
stories based on a mutant monster hunter. If it’s anything like the first book
it will be filled with moral shades of gray, vibrant characters, and gripping
combat. Also the main character is a pure bred bad ass.
Back when I saw the trailer for the Daniel Craig movie “TheGirl with the Dragon Tattoo” I wanted to read the book before seeing the movie.
The book ended up being so good and such a complete telling of the story that I
didn’t want to experience it in any other medium and have the potential to ruin
my vision of these characters. I don’t know much about the sequel aside from
that I can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next.
So feel free to spoil these books for me if I don’t finish
them by the end of the summer, I’ll deserve it. Really I wrote this because I
want to know what you are reading this summer. Post in the comments below!
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