On Taylor's recommendation, I have started The Lightning Thief which is an action adventure mixing Greek mythology with modern times. So far it is very good. Some of the mythology doesn't match up with what I had studied and taught in school. I didn't think Medusa was asleep when Perseus killed her, but according to this book, she was (In the Lightning Thief, Medusa is a woman who works in a statue shop outside of New York). I realize there are many versions of the same myth, so maybe I had not read that version. I also didn't realize she was Poseidon's girlfriend and they were meeting in Athena's temple for a soiree when Athena caught them and turned her into a monster.
The action is virtually non stop. The funniest character so far is Grover. He is a satyr put in charge of protecting Percy. He has to stuff his hooves into sneakers and walks very funny, but he must look like a kid when he is wandering around New York. He is a poor protector who loves to eat aluminum cans, wax paper etc.. (after all he is a goat)
As soon as I finish this, The Fountainhead is next. (sorry Taylor, the other two books in this series will have to wait) I can't find a copy in Shelbyville, so I am going to have to order it or head to Louisville. At 3.55 per gallon, I'll probably be ordering it.
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Just finished it Taylor. Definately leaves you hanging at the end. I'll read book two soon. It better be as good!
I don't know how to post a comment on the original page. Julie, are you the only one who can post on the main page? Oh well. I'm getting ready to listen to a book called "Under the Banner of Heaven" which is all about the Mormon faith. I'm not converting, but we went to a Mormon wedding and someone (before the wedding, not at the wedding) mentioned that the book is really good and more than a little creepy. I'll keep you updated.
We have that book in our library. I have heard it is really good. I don't know about the postings. At the top right corner I think there is a log-in button. There you might be able to create a new post instead of just adding to one.
Julie, is there a way for you to add us as members to your blog? That may be the way to allow us to create, because when i go to sign in, it says i am not a member of any blogs, and gives me the option to create my own. not a big deal, we'll figure it out! Taylor, I'm going to the library this morning and i'm going to get the lightning thief!
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