Series

So, when my husband and I drove to Seattle a few weeks ago, we wanted something to listen to. We always listen to a book on road trips...this time we chose HOOD by Stephen Lawhead which turned out to be the first in a series of books. This happens to be a retelling of the Robin Hood story (which has always been one of my favorites). We didn't quite finish the book on our road trip but my husband continued to listen to it on his commute and I rushed to the library so I could finish the book that evening. I LOVED IT! A week ago we headed to Leavenworth, WA and chose SCARLET by Stephen Lawhead...the next book in the series. Neither of us got to finish it and I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting the book to be turned in at the library so I can read the rest of it. What I am most disappointed in is that I am now hooked on a series...where the next book isn't coming out for awhile...at least I know it is a trilogy and I know the next book is called TUCK....but it doesn't help. For those of you who read the Harry Potter series you may know the frustration I am speaking of. To help me between books I would often read the book a second time or even listen to the book on tape version. Dean R Koontz started a Frankenstein series in 2005 and wrote books one and two practically back to back. I read them both in 2006 hoping that the next book was right around the corner. It is VERY good...a great retelling of an old classic with a modern twist. I listened to both books this year in hopes that the book is coming out. I have checked Dean R Koontz site...he has made both of the books into graphic novels but no word on the next book. I am beside myself. How can authors do this to me? Do any of you feel the same way? I am enjoying Dean R Koontz's Odd Thomas series...I have only read book one....and I am pacing myself for the others. He seems to be publishing these faster than the Frankenstein ones.

Another fun series is the confessions of Georgia Nicholson...if you haven't read this yet, you should. The books are about a 14 year old brit girl. My husband says that he wished he knew what he did after reading this books as a kid...the mind of a girl. My girlfriends who have read this series say it is a great read and are just as anxious as I to see the next book come out. Well, happiness of all happiness book 9 is out and in stores. I stumbled across it while looking for something to spend my $25 gift card on! I am WAY TOO HAPPY for words. Now I can finally read book 8 (which I didn't read because it was the last one...so I thought).

Reading more teen series I have found that Scott Westerfeld's Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras are really awesome! I got hooked reading them at the beginning of the year and lucked out because as I was finishing Specials, Extras came out. This takes place in a more futuristic world...but I loved them...and most of the people I have recommended this series to, has loved them as well.

Of course I cannot end without mentioning the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer...if you haven't read it yet...go out and get it. I was immediately hooked when my friend recommended it to me. I have read all three and am counting down the days until book 4 arrives in stores in August. I am a huge fan of vampire stories...good vampire stores and this is definitely up there. A regular girl falls in love with one of the undead...and he with her. Written by a woman of Mormon faith...based on a vision she saw, this is incredible. My only dilemma is that I can't decide if Bella should end up with Edward or Jacob...I just can't decide. I know most say with Edward definitely...but I can't help but like Jacob.

I love the comments!! Please keep them coming. I will definitely address Mysteries in my next posting!!