Series Blues

There's been this insane trend of series lately. I feel like every single book I've read lately has been apart of a trilogy. And luckily, for the most part at least, when I start to read the first of the series, all the other books are out already. I know it sounds spoiled but I would probably weep (more) if I had to wait in between each Hunger Games book. I was lucky enough to have those books at the touch of a button (thanks kindle!) within seconds of finishing the last.

I will say that the sense of anticipation overwhelms me when I'm reading a trilogy or series of books. I vividly remember having my mom drive me to the book store when the newest Harry Potter book came out. She would park the car and I would go into the store (by myself! look out now!) and buy the book with crumpled, sweaty dollars. I would immediately run to the car and start reading in the passenger seat. I can clearly remember getting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (the final installment) and reading the dedication and WEEPING in the car. My mom thought I was insane, I'm sure. I was so overcome with emotions. That's when you know it's a good book.

Anyways.  The point of this post was I started to read a new series this weekend, loved it, and immediately went to the little library to get the sequel and it wasn't there! Before I went to bed last night, I kept thinking about how I was so excited to get the second book in the morning! But alas, I'm stuck. I will have to wait to actually buy the books later this week. The worst part is the first book left on a killer cliffhanger! Don't you just hate (and love) when that happens? I'll have to patient and wait this week. In the meantime, I'll have to pick something else up!

ps. if you aren't familiar with the dedication of the final book of Harry Potter, I'm including it here. I stayed up til 7: 30am reading that book. I don't even remember eating dinner that night...

I get goosebumps just reading it now.