Fiction & Non Fiction

I went ahead and ordered tickets for the Michael Jackson film next month, This Is It.  I don't know if the film will actually sell out since it's showing apparently everywhere, but I like pre-ordering my movie tickets when possible.  It gives you that feeling of having something to anticipate.   I didn't buy tickets for the opening day, but instead I'm going on Halloween.

I also picked up a new book at Borders today.  It's called Occult America by Mitch Horowitz.  I have no idea if it's any good, but  I'll let you know.  It's my latest non-fiction book.  I found three copies of it on the wrong section at the bookstore.  While I realize it was just misshelved, I decided to take a chance on it.  Plus, I had a coupon for $5 off any history title.

In fiction news, I'm still in love with The Magicians by Lev Grossman.  I bought the book because the advertising claimed that the book would be Harry Potter for adults.  I feel that's misleading.   The Harry Potter series is blessed with a hero - Harry - who always does the right thing.  The Magicians has Quentin Coldwater whose decisions seem more like the flawed ones that the rest of us might make in a bad situation.   I'll have to find a Fillory or a Brakebills sweatshirt to go with my Gryffindor scarf.  ;)