Books Read

List of books I read this summer.  I know I know, very small list.  I didn't volunteer this year so I didn't have time to read on the job.  The (# books) lists the number of books of the series I have read so far, not the number of book out or will be out.  Ones without numbers implies 1 book.  At the end I put what I got out of the novel. 

Kara no Kyoukai series by Kinoko Nasu (4 books).  Earliest work of Nasu.  Being his first, plot is iffy, but the characters are amazing and just what you expect from him.  Anybody can be redeemed. 

Fate/Zero by Gen Urobuchi (4 books).  If Kara no Kyoukai is the earliest work of Nasu, Fate/Zero is the culmination of everything he and his company have created.  A compelling story line filled with so many multi-faceted characters.  Sometimes virtue comes in many forms. 

The Trial by Franz Kafka.  Had to get some Existentialist reading in, so Kafka was the right choice.  Weird book, but in a good way.  Reminded me of the good old Camus novels.  The world isn’t kind or in black or white.

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare.  Part of a series.  I felt the series was going downhill, but the characters are actually doing something in this book.  Guess that means something good for the next book.  Know your friends, know what you stand for. 

Pretty Little Liars series by Sara Shepard (2 books).  Wanted to know what all the buzz was about so I started reading it.  I guess it was mildly interesting but slightly annoying sometimes.  Be careful who you trust.  

Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara (8 books).  Story that is grandiose, but doesn’t act that way at all.  It still understand that with a big setting must also come character development (albeit slightly confusing) and insight.  I was very impressed by how the characters grew to become what they are so far in the series.  No matter what the world is like, make the best out of it. 

Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai by Yomi Hirasaka (6 books).  A funny series I wanted to read.  Comedy is the game and the characters know how to play it.  Sometimes being kind and supportive is the best way to make friends. 

Gekkou by Natsuki Mamiya.  The wit in this novel is just awesome.  Not a typical detective story at all.  Girl power all the way. 

Tabi ni Deyou, Horobiyuku Sekai no Hate Made by Tadahito Yorozuya.  Not a book I would usually read, but it was sweet.  Two kids journeying to the end of the earth, meeting friends along the way.  Just a nice, relaxing read.  The past doesn’t define you. 

The First Confessor by Terry Goodkind.  Another chapter in my favorite series.  Randian philosophy everywhere wrapping a nicely woven story.  You are who you are, no more no less.  Seek truth no matter what.