That being said, my progress so far: I've finished Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer & Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw.
Artemis Fowl:
LOVED the Fairy World in this book. It was hysterical, especially the Dwarf, Mulch Diggums. The way Dwarves create tunnels in this universe is horrifying with its grossness factors, but I still giggle like a five-year-old when it comes to fart jokes and potty humor so I loved it. Colfer created a great system, merging a modern setting and technology without losing the magical touch of the fairy realm, and Artemis is certainly a scheming twelve old with gold on the brain instead of in his heart, but all the same, you definitely get the feeling the story is about Artemis growing up, and it's a ride I hope to continue by eventually hunting down the sequels. I started this at page 1, having only ever read the first chapter before this morning.
Mogworld:
I started reading Mogworld a few days ago, and so I was already halfway through it when I picked it up after Artemis. I was wondering whether or not Yahtzee's humor would translate well into book form - his reviews are fairly short and if he's written longer articles I've unfortunately never read them - but I needn't have been worried. Mogworld's snarky, undead protagonist Jim, is a joy to follow. His attempt at not connecting with much always backfires - sometimes in expected ways, sometimes not - leading him to take a much grander adventure than he ever wanted. He races to the end of the book as body parts fall off and are replaced, gathering a small group of friends - Jim would say, "acquaintances" - to help him along the way. I would recommend it to anyone who likes some snarky and tongue-in-cheek humor, unique and odd characters, and video game humor (though the last is not a requirement).
Did I get all the jokes? Maybe not, but it certainly didn't limit my enjoyment of the story.
I'm occasionally checking in with other blogs, like Literary Lindsey, to see how others are fairing. I also sometimes stop on the main site of the event. I found this little meme and figure I might as well be semi-official about things (though really, I'm not official at all):
1) Where are you reading from today?
- Chicago
2) Three random facts about me…
- I'm obsessed with curry, I want cup cakes and peanut m&ms at my future wedding, and if I had to rank which is scariest out of dinosaurs, sharks, and crocodiles... I'd pick crocodiles.
- I'm obsessed with curry, I want cup cakes and peanut m&ms at my future wedding, and if I had to rank which is scariest out of dinosaurs, sharks, and crocodiles... I'd pick crocodiles.
3) How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
- About 20. I don't expect to get through them all, and at least two are collections of short stories. Some are also very long.
- About 20. I don't expect to get through them all, and at least two are collections of short stories. Some are also very long.
4) Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
- Just keeping reading until I reach 7am again. Or until I fall asleep with my face in a book.
5) If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, any advice for people doing this for the first time?
- I'm new to this, but it's been a lot of fun so far. I mean, I'm reading great books!
- Just keeping reading until I reach 7am again. Or until I fall asleep with my face in a book.
5) If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, any advice for people doing this for the first time?
- I'm new to this, but it's been a lot of fun so far. I mean, I'm reading great books!
Well, enough of blogging, it's back to the books! I think my next step will something a bit different. Going to dive into Richard Bulliet's Hunters, Herders, and Hamburgers.
