Two of my favorite books this year have been “The Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire.” Suzanne Collins’ young adult series is exciting, suspenseful, romantic, and just plain fun.
Something that scares me a bit is the knowledge that, if I didn’t read book blogs, these books would have completely passed me by. Okay, maybe ‘scared’ is a bit strong, but I definitely would have missed out if I hadn’t read these books.
I first read about “The Hunger Games” on the blogs of two bloggers I really respect and admire: Trish of Hey Lady! What’cha Readin’? and Amy of My Friend Amy. Check out their reviews! They convinced me enough that I checked out “The Hunger Games” from the library. Pretty much the second I finished it, I started stalking the library catalog so that I could put myself on the holds list as SOON as they added it. I actually ended up preordering “Catching Fire” and buying myself a hardback copy of “The Hunger Games” as well. Now I can’t wait for the 3rd book!
I didn’t have these on my list today, but yes, yes they belong!
I mentioned these two books in my BBAW post too, although I haven’t read them yet–I still need to get a copy of each first.
Trish’s gushing introduced me to The Hunger Games too!
.-= S. Krishna´s last blog ..BBAW: Book Recommendations =-.
I heard so many people gushing about it on Twitter that I’ve honestly lost track of who I heard it from first. I agree, I can’t believe that had I not been introduced to them through book blogs I would have missed the fabulousness entirely.
Ahhh, that Trish. She got me with The Likeness.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..The Day The Falls Stood Still, by Cathy Marie Buchanan – Review & Giveaway =-.
I’m so glad that you read these books. They are awesome!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..bbaw: found books. =-.
Is anyone keeping track? These seem to be all over the BBAW posts today, including my post
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But at least you remember where you heard of them. I just remember seeing them everywhere!
.-= Laura´s last blog ..BBAW: I read it because of bloggers =-.
These books are priceless! I loved them as well (which you can tell from my blog, lol)!
A lot of people have mentioned these books today!
Aren’t these just MARVELOUS books?! I loved them both.
The Award for the most mentioned book of BBAW-2009 goes to Hunger Games
I also wouldn’t have found these books if it wasn’t for the blogging community. I loved The Hunger Games and now I’m just waiting to get my hands on a copy of Catching Fire.
I loved reading the series and I hope the movies will be as good as the books. (I know that’s impossible, but one can dream…)
I LOVED THESE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!