So, those of you who know me know that I am not big on "kids' stuff." Of course, if you know me, you may also be thinking "Isn't she always talking about those 2 boys who call her Auntie Sara but are not at all related to her?" or "Wait a minute, didn't she just recently decide to have a baby?" (whoa! hold up! clarification: not anytime soon... but, yes I have recently said out loud that, someday, yes, I would like to be a mother). But, I'm talking more about social things like kids at weddings (I'm a monster, I know!)... or the concept of bars who allow kids during the day but then kick them out at 9pm (because we all know that adult things only happen after 9pm in bars. Uh...). And, dear god, that whole all-ages music venue thing (whyyyyyy?!?!)? Or, animated movies - of any kind (no, not even Shrek... or Up... or Beavis & Butthead). Most of all, I have never been into things like Harry Potter (yes, I know: It's not just for kids!) or - OMG - the Twilight Saga (Ladies, I hate to break it to you, but the guys in the movie are not. that. hot. The main vampire dude is scrawny and pale and caved in. He looks like... well, a vampire. Why are you falling in love with him?). No, I'm not into that shit.
Usually. Until perhaps now. At which time, I may have a bit of a problem:
Sunday. I found myself in a Barnes & Noble, seeking a temporary reprieve from the rather intense 2-day retail therapy session I was in (my thought being that I would give the debit card a rest while I scanned overpriced books to later look for at Half Price Books). Suddenly, I found myself standing in the "Teen Fiction" section. Oh God, this is worse than the Children's section - must. get. outta. here. As I turned to go, a rather impressive display caught my eye. Ah, yes, The Hunger Games. I've heard about that. No thank you. Several people (including my BFF) have mentioned this series to me and naturally, based on the aforementioned disgust for such things, I have easily avoided the yet-another-kids-turned-adult sensation. It clearly falls out of my interest. But for whatever reason, Sunday I picked it up, scanned the back cover, and decided to read the first 2 pages.
It was downhill from there. I bought the first book (yep, for full price!), decided to end the weekend's shopping spree there and headed home. Exhausted from my highly therapeutic 2 days, I decide to curl up and read a chapter. Or two. Or five. Ok, at 11:30pm, I may or may not have had to force myself to turn out the light at page 124. Hmmmmmm....
Monday evening. Work was overwhelming (as it tends to be lately), so my night of no plans never sounded so good. Hmmm... maybe I'll read another chapter. Or two. Or five. Hell, I'll admit it: 5 hours later, I finished the damn thing.
Tonight. After bidding adieu to my lovely friend Lizzy, I get in my car and inexplicably, my car turns north instead of south to go home. I'm suddenly on the phone with Half Price Books finding out how late they're open. 10pm. Perfect. When I arrive, I ask if they have a Young Adult section (I can't believe I'm asking this). "Yes, but we're out of the Hunger Games series." What!?!?! Noooooo!. I stand there looking most likely perplexed by this dilemma (strangely, not once did I wonder how she knew I was looking for this particular book). That's okay, I should just go home and go to bed anyway. Somehow, driving home, I miss my exit that takes me to my house. Instead I'm driving downtown, searching for a parking spot on 7th and Pine. Aha! I find one right in front of good old B&N. I know exactly where to go, and find myself standing in front of that big impressive display again. Hmmmm... wait a minute. Where's the paper back version of book #2? Perhaps just in a different place. "Excuse me, where can I find the paperback version?" "Unfortunately, books number 2 nad 3 are only in hardback." Are you fucking kidding me? They're $17.99! Each! For KIDS BOOKS!
I tried really hard to put the book down, it's ridiculous price weighing over me. But, as I'm sure you've guessed: I bought the book (and, ok, I may or may not have considered buying the third just in case - I didn't!). I plan on starting it tonight. Like, right now.
You should check it out... its not just for kids.
Usually. Until perhaps now. At which time, I may have a bit of a problem:
Sunday. I found myself in a Barnes & Noble, seeking a temporary reprieve from the rather intense 2-day retail therapy session I was in (my thought being that I would give the debit card a rest while I scanned overpriced books to later look for at Half Price Books). Suddenly, I found myself standing in the "Teen Fiction" section. Oh God, this is worse than the Children's section - must. get. outta. here. As I turned to go, a rather impressive display caught my eye. Ah, yes, The Hunger Games. I've heard about that. No thank you. Several people (including my BFF) have mentioned this series to me and naturally, based on the aforementioned disgust for such things, I have easily avoided the yet-another-kids-turned-adult sensation. It clearly falls out of my interest. But for whatever reason, Sunday I picked it up, scanned the back cover, and decided to read the first 2 pages.
It was downhill from there. I bought the first book (yep, for full price!), decided to end the weekend's shopping spree there and headed home. Exhausted from my highly therapeutic 2 days, I decide to curl up and read a chapter. Or two. Or five. Ok, at 11:30pm, I may or may not have had to force myself to turn out the light at page 124. Hmmmmmm....
Monday evening. Work was overwhelming (as it tends to be lately), so my night of no plans never sounded so good. Hmmm... maybe I'll read another chapter. Or two. Or five. Hell, I'll admit it: 5 hours later, I finished the damn thing.
Tonight. After bidding adieu to my lovely friend Lizzy, I get in my car and inexplicably, my car turns north instead of south to go home. I'm suddenly on the phone with Half Price Books finding out how late they're open. 10pm. Perfect. When I arrive, I ask if they have a Young Adult section (I can't believe I'm asking this). "Yes, but we're out of the Hunger Games series." What!?!?! Noooooo!. I stand there looking most likely perplexed by this dilemma (strangely, not once did I wonder how she knew I was looking for this particular book). That's okay, I should just go home and go to bed anyway. Somehow, driving home, I miss my exit that takes me to my house. Instead I'm driving downtown, searching for a parking spot on 7th and Pine. Aha! I find one right in front of good old B&N. I know exactly where to go, and find myself standing in front of that big impressive display again. Hmmmm... wait a minute. Where's the paper back version of book #2? Perhaps just in a different place. "Excuse me, where can I find the paperback version?" "Unfortunately, books number 2 nad 3 are only in hardback." Are you fucking kidding me? They're $17.99! Each! For KIDS BOOKS!
I tried really hard to put the book down, it's ridiculous price weighing over me. But, as I'm sure you've guessed: I bought the book (and, ok, I may or may not have considered buying the third just in case - I didn't!). I plan on starting it tonight. Like, right now.
You should check it out... its not just for kids.
