“Grabby Paws” is my version of the Waiting on Wednesday meme hosted by Breaking The Spine that highlights upcoming releases that I can’t wait to get my paws on. 🙂
Today I have grabby paws for…
Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them—and they’re stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood—the blood of Olympus—in order to wake.
The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it “might” be able to stop a war between the two camps.
The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea’s army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.
Why I have grabby paws…
I think that’s the Australian edition cover, but I like it better than the US cover so I picked it to use for this post. Because why not? Weird, because all through the series I’ve preferred the US covers. But I like how this one has all of the demigods on the cover. Anyway, I wouldn’t care even if the cover was hideous, I NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. I don’t want the series to end (NEVER!), but I need to know what happens! I need more Percy and Nico and Leo. All the demigods really. I’m going to miss them so much. *cries*
Releases October 7th
I also have grabby paws for…
A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don’t need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week.
So begins Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic–and sarcastic asides–to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who’s who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. “If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that.”
Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume–a must for home, library, and classroom shelves–as stunning as it is entertaining.
Why I have Grabby Paws…
Well of course I always want more Percy Jackson, and I love the classic Greek myths. I like that this gives a way for us to see some of the myths we haven’t seen yet (Riordan has managed to squeeze in TONS of course, but there are just so many). I’ve been curious since The Lighting Thief about which version of the Greek creation myth the series follows. Plus, the illustrations look lovely. THIS cover I’m all about. I’ve already got this one preordered.
Releases August 19th
August 13th, 2014 at 12:40 AM
i have not read any of riordan’s novels and i feel so left out. but they’re definitely on my list. hope you get your copy sooner rather than later 🙂
hope you can stop by my WoW Post.
-michelle @ Michelle & Leslie’s Book Picks
August 13th, 2014 at 9:08 PM
They’re definitely worth checking out.
August 13th, 2014 at 1:09 AM
I’m definitely waiting for Blood of Olympus, too! (Though I am a bit afraid of reading it, mostly because what if characters I like are killed off?)
My WoW
August 13th, 2014 at 9:12 PM
I think I know who is going to be killed off, but if it’s not who I guess I’ll likely be floored.
August 13th, 2014 at 5:45 AM
I still have to read Percy Jackson, keep going to then get distracted by another book… 😦
Here’s mine
Kirsty @ StudioReads
August 13th, 2014 at 9:16 PM
I highly recommend them. I prefer YA, but I still love all the Percy Jackson books.
August 13th, 2014 at 5:50 AM
I haven’t read Rick either, but my hubby loves these books. I love the Percy Jackson movies! Here’s my WOW:
http://writersbytheshore.blogspot.com/2014/08/waiting-on-wednesday.html
August 13th, 2014 at 10:52 PM
I bought the series for my husband after we saw the movie, and he made me read them. I’m so glad he did!
August 13th, 2014 at 7:04 AM
I have yet to read a book by Riordan, but I do want to know what all the fuss is about. Thanks for sharing…and here’s mine: “FALLING INTO PLACE”
August 13th, 2014 at 10:54 PM
His books have a great mix of world-building, humor and adventure. Great characters, too.
August 13th, 2014 at 7:21 AM
Ooh! This sounds awesome! I’ve read the first few Percy Jackson books. I guess I need to finish the series!
Here’s my WoW!
August 13th, 2014 at 10:55 PM
I think each Percy Jackson book is better than the last, and the Heroes of Olympus series is just amazing. It’s more YA than MG, too, which I like.
August 13th, 2014 at 3:46 PM
My friend has been trying to get me to read Rick Riordan for ages now. Maybe it’s finally time that I do 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
August 13th, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Give it a try. You might like it. 🙂
August 13th, 2014 at 7:22 PM
haha, I’ve got grabby hands right along side you! I’m so in love with these characters, and am DYING to see this final showdown! Happy reading!
My WoW.
August 13th, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Totally agree! 😀