Manga post #20

Hey there Bookies,

I am working hard at trying to catch up on my reading. Also it's been a while since I did a post like this. The last one was when I finished the Tokyo Ghoul series. But now I have a new one series that is pretty popular these past few years. Or, at least it was last year. The other two series are ones that I have been working on for a while now and it is starting to get to that point of when I am asking myself, how much longer? But I still enjoy them and continue being happy to experience the character just much longer.

I've actually watched anime for Attack on Titan out of curiosity. I actually enjoyed it and got pretty hooked. Sadly, where I was watching it was only season one and I haven't seen any of the seasons following that came up. But if you know where I can watch those, feel free to share it with me. Anyways, I got my hands on the mangas for this series and I'm quite interested in what these have in store. We all know that they won't follow the anime exactly because you have only so many minutes to draw out the story line and what not. But let's all be honest here, the mangas are always way better. Anyways, with how fast I read this volume I am kind of sad that it ended so soon. Right now it is all just review because I watched it all in the anime. There are a few differences but it follows the manga pretty close. So I give the animators a round of applause for that one. I highly look forward to the next volume and I really enjoyed this one. It is all pretty much just an introduction to the titans and characters. A little back story as to why they are the way they are. And, I'm reminded of Eren's father being a complete mystery. Like the fact that he had something locked in the basement that he was supposed to show Eren when he got back. Also he gave Eren a shot for something before disappearing and never to be seen again. Kind of makes you wonder what it is all about. I can't even remember if you ever find out that mystery or not. I guess I just have to read more to find out.

The battle between two best friends has begun. Will Naruto win? Will he succeed in getting his best friend back? If you guys have seen the anime, you already know the answer. But the battle is still pretty intense. I could tell you guys more, but that would just ruin everything. Okay, you talked me into it. Naruto fails his mission. But they all look at it that they all at least returned alive and able to learn from their mistakes. I didn't watch the anime this far into the series, so all of this is pretty new. Even the epic battle between Naruto and Sasuke was pretty good. I do wish it was more detailed, but what can you do. I still enjoyed it and the series. I know the next volume will be of the aftermath of Sasuke leaving and they try to find him. Maybe. That might be farther in the series. For now all I can do is wait for the next volume. This is going to be a long wait.

The volume I got for this has seen better days and it kind of makes me sad. Who could treat these portals into other worlds so carelessly? Anyways, the battle between the fishmen and Luffy's crew is underway. It seems like it is so much shorter watching it in the anime. But the volume drags it out and kind of feels like it gives more details. But that can just be me. Zolo/Zoro wins his battle even though he is still suffering injuries from he last fight against Hawkeye. Sanji wins his even though he did something stupid and jumped in the water like they wanted. But once he used his had and got out, he was able to win. Then they were able to save Luffy who got himself stuck and thrown into the ocean. Now the big battle begins but probably won't be until the next volume. As much as I would like to read more, I have to wait for the next one to come through. Wish me luck on all of this waiting I will have to do.

So until next time....

Shadow Kiss: Graphic novel by Richelle Mead

Hey there Bookies,

I am not supposed to be typing due to my sprained finger, but I love you guys enough to go against orders. Its been a while since I read this series and also the other graphic novels. But after about halfway I slowly started to remember what was going on in the whole story line. These graphic novels are actually nice to read after you read the whole series because it puts an image to what you are reading. I know there is a movie out there somewhere, but I just haven't brought myself to look for it. Maybe I am afraid that it will ruin this image in my head that the books and graphic novels have put for me. I'll eventually bring up the courage to do it. But for now, I'm just going to try to catch up on my reading. Anyways, go check out the book series if you haven't yet and check out the graphic novels if the books aren't really your thing. I'm sure you will enjoy them either way.

So until next time....

Almost finished reading Coraline

Hello there Bookies,

I feel like I just started reading Coraline and I'm already almost finished. Just one chapter left. Anyways, I don't really know what to say about the book. The movie is pretty similar to it, but there are a few things that are different. Obviously things will be dragged out in the movie due to the fact they need to fill a certain time slot. In the book she gets offered the buttons during her first visit through the door while in the movie it is so much later than that. Also in the movie she watches the mice perform a show, but in the book they just show up in her other room. In the movie, she fights her other father for the child's soul in the garden while in the book she fights him in a cellar and there is no soul to be found. Even though there are many differences in the book, I still enjoyed it. It was a good quick read that got me back into the spirits of reading. Feel free to go check out the book if you want and even watch the movie. But I'm off to read my next adventure.

So until next time....

Reading Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Hey there Bookies,

I've watched the movie countless times before I learned that it was a book. There are already many differences and I know about them because I watched a video about it on Youtube. I wasn't sure I was going to like the book because when you watch the movie first, it ruins everything. So far, the book is actually quite enjoyable. I know that this is going to be a fast read if I just take the time to read the book. But I figured something small and short would get me back into the spirits of reading. Especially now that I'm back to helping out at my old job where I sit at a desk all day and do nothing. Plenty of time to read. Wish me luck guys.

So until next time...

Sorry for the long delay.

Hey there Bookies,

I seem to do this a lot. I work hard at keeping you guys posted. I read books like I'm addicted to them. Then I just stop. The passion for reading disappears. I would like to blame my mental illness, but we all know the truth. I just don't make the time to read. I could read a chapter or two a day and get the book done in time. I can find time for my writing, so why can't I find time for reading? Anyways, I'm sorry for not posting lately. I'll try to do better. I can't make any promises, but I can try. That is all I can do because I am only human.

So until next time...

Started reading Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Hey there Bookies,

I forgot all about keeping you up to date on things. Blame the five days of no power and then trying to clean up after the storm.

I started reading Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon and once again we all know how much I love her books. I am even already halfway through the book. We learn a little bit about our dragons in the series. We met one in the previous book, but this book focuses on his brother, Max. Max was mated to a dragonslayer who comes from an Amazon tribe that was very set in their ways. She doesn't realize what she has until he is gone and she has his children. But sadly, the book starts out with her coming back into his life and dropping the ball on him. But the book has a lot of flashbacks and it is really hard to keep track of. I did have to reread a few things just to be sure I read it right. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up reading this book a second time. But anyways, I stopped right when war is about to break out. I wonder how this book is going to end.

So until next time...

Manga Post #19

Hey there Bookies,

It is so nice to have power back again in my house. I've been camping out at my uncle's house and using his WiFi. Also used that time to get some more reading done. But now I'm home and happy and able to finally update you guys as much as I want. Starting with the mangas that I picked up. I'm still one short a manga and looking for recommendations on a new one. But until then I will stick with the two I'm reading.

How many volumes does Naruto have? I'm just wondering because I feel like I'm almost done with it. With this volume we learn more about Sasuke's past. Its kind of sad because he was so close to his brother, only to be betrayed. Also you learn that he was compared a lot to his brother and he just wanted his father's approval. We all know that the big battle between him and Naruto is about to start. This is probably where I lost track of the series. I won't know until I actually start reading. But I feel like I'm just breezing through this series and it kind of makes me sad. Only because before I know it, I will finish it. And then I will be looking for another manga to read. I really enjoy the series. Both the mangas and the anime. I will try to go back to watching the anime, but until then I will stick with reading the series. Its actually the better of the two, if you ask me.

I know I have a long way before I finish this series. But it feels like I'm almost where I left off in the anime. I still love the characters the most. But the character we are focusing in right now is Nami. We get to learn a little more about her. Sadly the big battle hasn't really started in this volume, but it does hype you up for it. I just feel bad that I can't fully enjoy the manga because right now it is all just review. I got pretty far in the anime series and I'm kind of excited to see what the manga will teach me the farther I go. But so far, I still highly recommend the series and even the anime. I love all of the characters a lot. All of the different personalities makes for a very interesting crew. It makes the whole volume enjoyable. But I'm off to read the next book.

So until next time...