tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post3790877702212407885..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Let's Talk: Favourite Book SeriesMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37825009757244437452012-03-22T23:27:16.601-04:002012-03-22T23:27:16.601-04:00Have series always saturated the YA market? I spen...Have series always saturated the YA market? I spent a lot of time reading between the ages of 13 and 16, and the only series that I discovered during that age group were the Georgia Nicolson (Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging) books and Katie Maxwell's Emily series. The rest were stand alone novels. I didn't do a whole lot of reading during college, but post graduation, I suddenly discovered there were series EVERYWHERE! <br /><br />Series frustrate me. I almost never finish them. And most of the time, I think many series should have stopped after book one or two. But, this isn't supposed to be an anti-series comment, right? <br /><br />My favorite series of all times is the Harry Potter series. <br />Favorite book: The Order of the Phoenix! Most HP fans I know like this book the least, partially because Harry suddenly becomes angsty and whiny. But, OotP introduced me to my favorite villain of all times. Even worse the Voldy. I'm talking about Umbridge of course! (Prisoner of Azkaban was my favorite up until OotP. I've read it so many times the pages have separated from the binding, and they spill out over me when I read. I think I need a new book!)<br /><br />Favorite character: Luna Lovegood or Neville Longbottom<br /><br />Favorite scene: When Umbridge is carried off by the centaurs or when Molly kills Bellatrix! As Vernon Dursley would say smugly..."Justice!" ...Although, maybe he only said that in the movies. I can't quite recall.<br /><br />Sometimes I feel like I'll never discover a series that will live up to it's awesomeness. I'm sure there are a few series that will come close. I've only ever read the first book in the Hunger Games, but if the next two books are as good as the first then The Hunger Games will probably fall second after Harry Potter.<br /><br />Oh gosh! I totally didn't mean to write a novella!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34848684826852345162012-03-19T08:04:35.910-04:002012-03-19T08:04:35.910-04:00You mentioned REDWALL and HIS DARK MATERIALS serie...You mentioned REDWALL and HIS DARK MATERIALS series and I loved it. :) Love both the series you mentioned as well! Great new series...I'll have to join next time!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22754361867303347682012-03-18T19:14:19.248-04:002012-03-18T19:14:19.248-04:00Same as you! Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. Ev...Same as you! Harry Potter and The Hunger Games. Even though there's only been two books, I pick Across the Universe too.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-44605819173279376152012-03-18T17:55:29.420-04:002012-03-18T17:55:29.420-04:00Woot! I love finding other people besides me who l...Woot! I love finding other people besides me who loved Order of the Phoenix! That's your favorite even though, er...even though it's not a great book for Sirius? It's not my favorite but it's up there with three and six.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-17015477810429935632012-03-17T23:06:52.086-04:002012-03-17T23:06:52.086-04:00I'm in a Hunger Games addiction right now, but...I'm in a Hunger Games addiction right now, but I also LOVE the Black Dagger Brotherhood books! I also have a book review blog, check it out! http://endlessdaysofbooks.blogspot.com/Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-49730913214227956962012-03-17T16:51:48.634-04:002012-03-17T16:51:48.634-04:00There is only one book released so far, but I'...There is only one book released so far, but I'm loving the Shades series by Maureen Johnson. I can't wait to see what happens next. <br /><br />I love HP as well. Luna was my favorite character. She was just so quirky. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48745657057463276362012-03-17T15:35:24.439-04:002012-03-17T15:35:24.439-04:00Love, love, love this topic! My list was quite lon...Love, love, love this topic! My list was quite long. Lol. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-9288765235289974222012-03-17T10:40:56.648-04:002012-03-17T10:40:56.648-04:00I was just thinking how my reading pattern these d...I was just thinking how my reading pattern these days always revolve around series. You're right, they're predominant, when sometimes they don't need to be. Or when it's ends in a trilogy, and lo and behold, a statement saying that the series is extended. It bugs me.<br /><br />But yeah, most series are really good, and worth the read. You mentioned two of may favorites, and I'll add Vampire Academy and Gemma Doyle. <br /><br />As long as there's a story to be told, and not just a sting to tug in the cash and needless popularity. <br /><br />Great topic! Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-9090797259419007452012-03-17T09:02:44.192-04:002012-03-17T09:02:44.192-04:00I have quite a few :D My fantasy and UF books to s...I have quite a few :D My fantasy and UF books to startMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-88625520763960371782012-03-16T18:24:02.462-04:002012-03-16T18:24:02.462-04:00I love the Mercedes Thompson series by Particia Br...I love the Mercedes Thompson series by Particia Briggs. It;s an adult fantasy book but I love it!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4720142612719047172012-03-16T17:07:53.540-04:002012-03-16T17:07:53.540-04:00I love the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Brigg...I love the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. I also love the Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris. Yes, the is a trendy one these days, what with True Blood and all. However, I started reading this series around the time the 3rd book was published, which was long before True Blood was a household phrase. And Charlaine has stayed true to the characters, not changing situations to better fit the HBO show.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-57122844833418776152012-03-16T13:48:51.041-04:002012-03-16T13:48:51.041-04:00Glad to see I'm not the only one with an ever-...Glad to see I'm not the only one with an ever-abounding love for MARA :)))Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31759458062082924432012-03-16T13:23:14.865-04:002012-03-16T13:23:14.865-04:00Vampire Academy is one of my all time faves. I got...Vampire Academy is one of my all time faves. I got into it late, but then ended up reading all six books in the space of two weeks or so. Also love The Body Finder series, and I can see Mara Dyer becoming a favourite too! Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-41436273131700943192012-03-16T12:59:47.581-04:002012-03-16T12:59:47.581-04:00Hahah I'm a little kooky, and as much I loved ...Hahah I'm a little kooky, and as much I loved the other characters, he stood out for me :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-44921172543087034612012-03-16T09:44:11.407-04:002012-03-16T09:44:11.407-04:00Finnick? What an interesting choice! He really was...Finnick? What an interesting choice! He really was an awesome character. The Chaos Walking trilogy will always be one of my all-time favorites. And I have just got to read Mara Dyer!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-39680579655895689582012-03-16T09:00:42.952-04:002012-03-16T09:00:42.952-04:00HAHAHA I saw your list and died! HIS DARK MATERIAL...HAHAHA I saw your list and died! HIS DARK MATERIALS will always be a favourite of mine! :)))Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36081750121194199342012-03-16T08:58:28.682-04:002012-03-16T08:58:28.682-04:00SO true! My lists are always changing, but these a...SO true! My lists are always changing, but these are (right now), my top two...can't wait to see what you've listed!!!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3071471516495000372012-03-16T08:58:23.178-04:002012-03-16T08:58:23.178-04:00Oh gosh I just saw in the fine print His Dark Mate...Oh gosh I just saw in the fine print His Dark Materials and squealed. No kidding, squealed. Iorek Byrnison. That's all. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-56891926478960574112012-03-16T08:57:30.847-04:002012-03-16T08:57:30.847-04:00haha yes to VA!!!! I'm obsessed, thanks to you...haha yes to VA!!!! I'm obsessed, thanks to you ;) I wish I loved Hush, Hush, but Crescendo killed me hahaMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20441931134602151332012-03-16T08:56:11.063-04:002012-03-16T08:56:11.063-04:00You know Melissa, I have a ton of series that I lo...You know Melissa, I have a ton of series that I love that aren't finished yet, so I didn't count them. I bet if you asked this a year from now I could do another post with some fresh answers! But I bet HP would be on most lists. I can't pick a favorite moment, but I do love Hermione. And I loved Finnick too from THG. <br /><br />LOVE this question. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-1553499434066304852012-03-16T08:41:47.948-04:002012-03-16T08:41:47.948-04:00Vampire Academy, Hunger Games, Jessica Darling ser...Vampire Academy, Hunger Games, Jessica Darling series, Ruby Oliver series, Shade series, Shiver (ha!), Unearthly, Hush Hush (though I could do without Silence)... oh man, I didn't realize I loved so many book series :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com