On The Shannara Chronicles. I started to watch this new series on MTV, which is loosely based on Terry Brooks' novel The Elfstones of Shannara, but I kept getting distracted (and a little annoyed) by all the ways in which the series differs from the book. I was twelve when I first read this novel; and I loved it even though the ending broke my heart. It was the first time a book ever made me cry. Sadly, the TV series doesn't have quite the same effect. So in the end, I turned the TV off and reached for the book instead. And for 500 pages I was once again happily ensconced in the magical world of Shannara and the adventures of Allanon and the Elves, Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil.
Moral of the story: the book is always better.
Happy Reading!
I am totally jealous of the family with the book fairy visiting! I did usually get a book for Christmas, but still.
ReplyDeleteI have fond memories of reading the Shannara books, though I can't remember much about the actual stories now.
I know! Why didn't that book fairy come to my house?! Or yours?! :) But it is a fun tradition, isn't it?
DeleteI think I just decided to become my own book fairy. : )
ReplyDeleteHa! I had that same thought. :)
DeleteI want a book fairy now -- do you think she'd come for grow ups?
ReplyDeleteI think she should! I wish there was a way to put all our names on her list. :)
DeleteHoly cow, I would love a book fairy! We have some Christmas book traditions, but nothing for New Year's.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the best idea? I'm only sad I didn't know about it sooner. (Like when I was a kid!)
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