Post movie blues... Part 3

Have you seen Divergent yet? Whilst I loved reading the trilogy over many weeks, a movie only lasts for a couple of hours. How will we overcome the post movie blues?

Here's part 3 of a series of posts giving you some ideas to get you through this challenging time....

Idea no. 3: Read some other excellent series! What's that you say? Not interested in Dystopian novels? That's OK, how about some of these other excellent series, from sci-fi, to fantasy to everything in-between: 

• The Daughter of smoke and bone trilogy by Laini Taylor. An excellent fantasy series which is so well written, the third book in the trilogy will be published this year. We've reviewed the first book here !
• The Old Kingdom Chronicles by Garth Nix. Garth Nix is an absolutely amazing writer (did I mention he's Australian?) and this fantasy trilogy will never leave you. Join Sabriel as she journeys amongst the living and the dead in the Old Kingdom, whilst just over the border human life exists as normal. Brilliant! 
• The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. we'd be suprised if you hadn't already seen this series. It has been ridiculously popular. Fantasy. Addictive. Read it. Oh, and we've reviewed at least
  
  one of the books here.
• The Inheritance series by Christpher Paolini. High fantasy, dragons, elves, extremely long and compelling books. Pretty much everything you could want in this genre. Check out this review.
• The Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness. This series blew me away with its sheer originality and highly original prose. Why have I never reviewed it? I have no idea! Still, go on an adventure and read this futuristic, off-world, post-apocalyptic series.
• How about this one? The Diviners series by Libba Bray. Historical / paranormal / crime thriller / fantasy, super entertaining, set in 1920s New York. I CAN'T WAIT for book #2 to be released this year. Yep, I've reviewed this one here.
• Want some rollicking good fun, witty plot, excellent writing and a series that will keep you going for quite some time? Read the Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy. I'd love to meet this author in real life - even the dedications he writes at the start of each book are awesome! We've reviewed one book in this excellent series here.

Don't forget, if you can't get these titles off the shelf, check our ebook collection too!

Caitlin @ Balwyn Library.


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• Add your thoughts about in the comments below.
• Go to the catalogue and reserve it.
• Borrow it as an ebook.
• Review a book yourself.

The Diviners (Diviners #1) by Libba Bray

This entertaining supernatural crime thriller, set in 1920s New York, is loads of fun. Young, sassy flapper Evie is exiled from small-town Ohio and sent to stay with her Uncle Will in New York. Evie, being a thoroughly modern gal, is thrilled to be a part of the action in the big city; the speak-easies, rent parties, stage shows and shopping that make New York the most happening place to be! And Evie intends to make the most of every minute!

However, Uncle Will, owner of the creepy Museum of American Folklore, Superstition and the Occult, is asked to consult on a series of occult-based murders and Evie and several of her new acquaintances are drawn into the investigation. What the others don't know is that Evie has abilities that could help them catch the killer, but can she trust them with her secret?

Set against the social, religious and cultural melting pot of New York in the 1920s, The Diviners was hard to put down, despite its 500+ pages. My only problem with the book is the wait for the next instalment - Diviners #2 - Lair of dreams is due April 2014.

Caitlin @ Balwyn Library.



What now?

• Add your thoughts about in the comments below.
• Go to the catalogue and reserve it.
• Borrow it as an ebook.
• Review a book yourself.