The SPPf Book Club (NO it is NOT for nerds and girls)

[CuriousHeartless]

Which one of Rick Riordans Book Series is your favorite?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The Kane Chronicles and The Lost Hero were good, but nothing beats Percy Jackson. Seriously, Rick Riordan is the god of good writing. Seriously, a lot of love for Riordan in this club.

[Dread Advocate]

Originally Posted by arceus03
He does? Cool. =D And does that mean The Heroes of Olympus is going to end in 2014? If so... we'd probably have 3 more books of them, so it'd be kinda like the first series. I could be wrong though.

And I don't know much about Norse mythology, so I guess it'd be an interesting read.

Yes. It's been confirmed that the Olympus books will be a pentology, as was Percy Jackson. Sadly, Kane will only be three books long, with the final part coming out next spring. And Olympus part three, The Mark of Athena, comes out next fall.

I know bits and pieces, I'll learn more when I get to fleshing out a particular aspect of another story of mine (not Ex Tenebris Lux). That aspect is based heavily of Nordic cultures and stuff like Beowulf (fantastic story, by the way).

[Zhanton]

I'm going to be honest here and say that I haven't even heard of Rick Riordan, although I have heard of the Percy Jackson series - I just haven't read any of them. I don't know why, but I've always dismissed them as too 'childish'; I've never heard any of my book-loving friends irl raving about the books either, which makes me a bit hesitant to pick up the series. So, since I have gathered that many of you like his books, would those who like his books please try and explain to me why they're so amazing, the general gist of his (best) series and what age you would recommend them for? Thankyou :]

edit; by the way, I've noticed that we still don't have 'proper' artwork in that the stuff that you are supposedly getting from Mew hasn't arrived yet. Would you like me to help you out with some artwork?

[arceus03]

Yes. It's been confirmed that the Olympus books will be a pentology, as was Percy Jackson. Sadly, Kane will only be three books long, with the final part coming out next spring. And Olympus part three, The Mark of Athena, comes out next fall.

I know bits and pieces, I'll learn more when I get to fleshing out a particular aspect of another story of mine (not Ex Tenebris Lux). That aspect is based heavily of Nordic cultures and stuff like Beowulf (fantastic story, by the way).

Ah, I see.

Oooh, that's cool. The only little bits of Norse mythology I know came from a game I played, and that's all. XP

I'm going to be honest here and say that I haven't even heard of Rick Riordan, although I have heard of the Percy Jackson series - I just haven't read any of them. I don't know why, but I've always dismissed them as too 'childish'; I've never heard any of my book-loving friends irl raving about the books either, which makes me a bit hesitant to pick up the series. So, since I have gathered that many of you like his books, would those who like his books please try and explain to me why they're so amazing, the general gist of his (best) series and what age you would recommend them for? Thankyou :]

Ahh. Even I myself only discovered him about one year ago, when the movie came out I think. Then I realized (after joining this club) that the Percy Jackson series started at 2005. I felt lame. XD

Though yeah. It really depends on how you count a book as 'childish'. If you count most fantasy stories as childish, then you'd probably find this one as well. If not, they're simply great. For me, personally, I love how Rick Riordan incorporates jokes into his story. It's not at certain parts of the story, but it's mostly throughout. And plus, he writes the Percy Jackson series from the first person point of view, so it's kinda easier for him to do that. Just my thoughts.

[Firebreather]

^ Absolutely, he has a great sense of humor in his writing. I mean, the chapter names are great within themselves! Now I don't know what kind of books you prefer Zhanton, but as far as an appropriate age for these books, I honestly think that I will like them for as long as I live. There's something about them that's just so addictive. Personally, I think it's how the plot has so many twists and turns that you almost need to map out what's going on, but in the end he does a great job of bringing everything together, usually in an unexpected way. He also does an exquisite job with character building in my opinion, creating a cast that you learn to love and grow attached to.

[tsumigi-chan]

Ugh, even though GVV and l REALLY hate eachother, and you REALLY say mean things to me, l will let you in, ONLY if you behave, if not l will throw you out, l have my eye on you.

I feel warmly welcomed ewe


Anyway, you be lucky I didn't troll you :/ (no threat)

And I'd say The Lost Hero is the best so far.

[tsumigi-chan]

Sorry for da double post :B


Username: XatuGamer
Book Title: Truancy
Author: Isamu Fukui
How many AR points: N/A
Summary of book: So this kid (Tack), is one of many kids in the Education program in the City. The program is very harsh, severe punishments are common for simple things. When a loved one of his is killed between the crossfire of the Truancy and the City, he joins the Truancy with plans to kill the leader. The Truancy is a group of rebellious students rebelling against the City. The final battle between the Truancy and the city closely follows, who will win?
Page #(if you remember): Like over 400 I think. I'm not sure though.

[WizardTrubbish]

Which one of Rick Riordans Book Series is your favorite?

If you dont like rick riordan Than you havent LIVED SON!!! Than just say why you dont like any of his book series.

I was literally about to posts this discussion! Anyway, I just got the Son of Neptune, and I loved it, but for book series, I gotta say the Kane Chronicles. I'm hoping he does a book on norse mythology.

[#chelloressurection]

Sorry for da double post :B


Username: XatuGamer
Book Title: Truancy
Author: Isamu Fukui
How many AR points: N/A
Summary of book: So this kid (Tack), is one of many kids in the Education program in the City. The program is very harsh, severe punishments are common for simple things. When a loved one of his is killed between the crossfire of the Truancy and the City, he joins the Truancy with plans to kill the leader. The Truancy is a group of rebellious students rebelling against the City. The final battle between the Truancy and the city closely follows, who will win?
Page #(if you remember): Like over 400 I think. I'm not sure though.

Ok, will add to archives now.

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Do you think reading devices such as ipads( may steve R.I.P) or kindles are easier or better than a book?


IMO, the old fashion way is to get a book. A book is super hard to carry around, and my moms kindle is really easy to use. I think it will at least trump books, and by the time we are adults (if you arent already) books could be prehistoric.

[tsumigi-chan]

It's a little hard to decide. I use the library mainly because I read too fast for a Kindle to be of any use for me. I would like one though.

[WizardTrubbish]

I hate the idea of Kindle. Something about having a real genuine book satisfies me more.

[~Lati~]

I love my Kindle, since I can have multiple books on it. However, unlike an actual book, it can be broken easily (I know that from experience), it runs out of power, things like that.

[arceus03]

^ Absolutely, he has a great sense of humor in his writing. I mean, the chapter names are great within themselves!

Ahaha, yeah. I rarely pay attention to the chapter titles, but when I reread the book or just briefly skim the front pages, I noticed the chapter names. And lol'd.

Something about having a real genuine book satisfies me more.

I agree! The ease of carrying gadgets around can't be defeated by the pleasure of holding the book in your own hands, at least for me. And plus, gadgets have... a battery life, something that you don't have to bother about with books. I do sometimes read on my iPhone, but only if I'm like sitting on the bench waiting for someone, etc.

[Zhanton]

A book is super hard to carry around,

I really fail to see how a book is hard to carry around, and plus, if you find a book difficult to carry around, surely you would find an e-reader hard to carry around as well.

and my moms kindle is really easy to use.

Books are pretty easy to use as well, you know.

books could be prehistoric.

Um.

*clears throat*

Okay, I'll be honest, I haven't tried to use a Kindle or e-reader or whatever they're called, but nothing can beat having an actual book in my hands that I can feel, and books are quite cheaper (I'm assuming a Kindle costs quite a bit of money, and then you pay extra for each book you buy, but that's an assumption) and then there's also the fact that, as others have pointed out, books don't have a battery life, and are everlasting so to speak. They can be sentimental, you can lend and borrow other people's books (and I doubt many people would lend and borrow a Kindle...), you can display books (whereas you can't really display a digital copy of a book on an e-reader) and books are just, well, way cooler.


edit; Oh, and regarding Rick Riordan's books, thanks for your help guys. I must admit, I'm still not overly eager to read any of his series, but I'll talk to some friends and ask if they know anything about the series, and I'll do some of my own research as well.

[floatzel98]

hey guys. lately i've been thinking about reading the percy jackson series, since i haven't read any of them before. so would you guys recomend this book to me? cause it seems like majority of the peope here have read it and like it.

thanks!

[Assassin9399]

hey guys. lately i've been thinking about reading the percy jackson series, since i haven't read any of them before. so would you guys recomend this book to me? cause it seems like majority of the peope here have read it and like it.

thanks!

You really should read them, the seem a bit childish, but it's epic, and you learn a lot about the ancient Greek mythology! Do you know where it's about?

[Handy?]

Username: Handymankg2
Favorite Book/Series: A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin), Discworld (Terry Pratchett), The Keys to the Kingdom (Garth Nix)
Why you want to join: Reading books is like, next to writing, my favourite thing to do. Books unite people, and I love that.

[DJMonty]

I'm afraid I'm leaving. Not going to give a reason, I just am.

[~SilverLugia~]

I wouldn't know, as I don't have a tablet of any kind.

But I think it would be easier to carry around, and stuff like that. I really want a kindle, so I can have my own personal bookcase on the go, and I don't have to travel that far to buy a new book. Yet, the feeling of an actual book in my hands is quite satisfying, and gives me a better connection to the story. And it doesn't have a battery life, so that helps! So I can't really decide.

[#chelloressurection]

Username: Handymankg2
Favorite Book/Series: A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin), Discworld (Terry Pratchett), The Keys to the Kingdom (Garth Nix)
Why you want to join: Reading books is like, next to writing, my favourite thing to do. Books unite people, and I love that.

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