Have you ever been haunted by characters, settings or plots that come alive on the page, grab you by the throat, and imprint deep into your brain? There are certain books that will always be part of me, and the most addicting novels often keep me up at night until I have turned the last page. In recent years, it has most often been young adult literature that disturbed my sleep. What will happen next? Okay, okay, I'll get out of bed, turn on the light, and reimmerse in that world... even if I regret the lack of sleep the following morning.
I found out early on that I needed to buy the latest Harry Potter the day it came out, and just save that entire day to read the book with little disturbance. The release of HP 3 or 4 or 5 was like a holiday. Day off! Read!
Suzanne Collins' HUNGER GAMES trilogy had a similar effect, so I have my copy ordered and will dive in the day that MOCKINGJAY arrives.
I just finished THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO by Patrick Ness, and am grateful that the second and third books are already published. Having come late to the series, I have access to all three books at my public library.
What books keep you up at night? Do you ever take a guilty pleasure reading day?
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