More recent reads to recommend - Part 1

[a_natural_beauty]

The last time I wrote about my recent reads was February! So I figured this is well over due since I read several books a month. This time I think I may just write about the ones I enjoyed. There are so many books I'm going to write this in two parts!

'The Promised Neverland' by Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu - I am finally close to being done with this series. The next one I am on is volume 18 - there are 20 volumes in all. It's been such a good manga series, I love it so far. And for me the best part is reading it, enjoying it and then taking it back to the library! It's a pretty dark series so be warned before you do read it if you have trouble with darker stories that are pretty graphic and heartbreaking at times.

'Lore Olympus' by Rachel Smythe - This series has been good, too. I recently finished volume 8 this week. I've been reading the actual books from my public library. I wasn't sure I was going to like it way back when I first decided to read it but I'm glad I checked it out and stuck to it. I thought this last volume was the end because of how wholesome it felt - but the story is still ongoing!

'Gon' by Masashi Tanaka - I started reading these books randomly when I found out they were at a nearby library that I was at a few weeks ago. There are only 7 in total. It's about this cute little dinosaur that has adventures in the wild with all sorts of animals. No words are needed, it's just nothing but beautiful illustrations. Some funny at times, others dramatic and of course - most are just realistic.

'The almost zero waste guide' by Melanie Mannario - I loved so many of these tips... it was nice to learn some new ones as well. In this book there are over 100 tips to reduce your waste without changing your life. It was a quick read and made me think a-lot.

'The day the falls stood still' by Cathy Marie Buchanan - This was a book I had laying around for a few years now. I got it from my local library book sale. It's about a woman in the 1920's who lives near Niagara falls and her life. There are some ups and downs and the ending was pretty shocking. I loved the writing style and plan on checking out more of her books in the future.

'Little men' by Louisa May Alcott - Years ago in my mid 20's I read Little woman and loved it. I tried reading it in my teens and didn't care for it, but I'm glad I gave it another chance. My mom recently found the book 'Jos boys' and so this reminded me that I needed to read more. I liked 'Little men' overall. Not as much as 'Little woman' but it had it's own special charm to it.

'I'd rather be reading' by Anne Bogel - If any of you are as passionate as I am about reading this is a quick and enjoyable book to check out. It was nicely paced with quick chapters on why reading can be so special to us. I feel like this book is especially important in todays world where so much of everything is on our phones with quick videos or photos. It's nice to just slow down and read a good book and this book is a reminder of the joys that can give you.

Comments

[hauntedrose]

I ended up finishing reading "Lore Olympus" on Webtoon around the time it ended there, and I really enjoyed the series. I hope it gets an animated series sometime!

[a_natural_beauty]

That's great! That would be neat. How did you like the ending?

[hauntedrose]

It's been a while since I finished reading the webcomic, but I remember feeling that the ending was a little rushed maybe? That's just me though!

[a_natural_beauty]

Oh interesting! When I do get around to finishing it I will let you know what I think!

[cornerofmadness]

Somehow or other I meandered away from The Promised Neverland. I would like to finish that one.

I know why I wandered off on Lore Olympus but the library has it. I should give it another chance.

[a_natural_beauty]

How were you reading it? The graphic novels have been good!

Yeah, sometimes I take some time away from a book or series and then when I go back to it some time later it can be a better experience.

[cornerofmadness]

the manga for Neverland (and watched one season of the anime)

I know why I quit Olympus. I do not like Persephone at all so...

[a_natural_beauty]

Yes, I was curious if you were reading it from the books or digitally.

Ah, I can understand that in a way. She gets to be a bit much at times.

[cornerofmadness]

books. My vision is bad and I struggle with online formats for graphic novels. I have to choose between art or text

Yeah I think it's all the bad choices she makes. i try to remind myself 'she's young.'

[a_natural_beauty]

Oh I understand that! I got One Piece volume 1 out through a Library app called Libby and trying to read it is sort of a nightmare.

Yes, she is young... but there's only so much you can handle while reading. There are so many stories & characters out there to enjoy - life is too short to stick around for the ones we don't. Hopefully that doesn't sound stuck up! :-p

[cornerofmadness]

yeah same. I tried with both Libby and Netgalley and gave up on reading manga online

Exactly. I'll come back to it but I needed a break

[a_natural_beauty]

I also just like the feel of having a book in my hands ^^;;

That's good you know when you need a break. Some people don't and just get burned out.

[cornerofmadness]

i also like the feel of books

[a_natural_beauty]

For me it just feels more natural. I feel I already spend so much time in front of a screen as it is.

[cornerofmadness]

yeah same

[fred_mouse]

I've been meaning to read Lore Olympus. I think I bought the first one when it came out, and then discovered how many more were to come and didn't quite have the energy to start.

[a_natural_beauty]

Yes, I'm not sure how many total volumes there will be - but I do know online the series is complete! :)