Percy Jackson and The Olympians

I've been reading this series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and it's a bit addictive. I can see why it has been on the New York Times best-seller's list. It isn't so much about the turn of phases or the development of the characters that makes these books interesting. It's the action. These books have a back-to-back action scene sort of pace. It feels... very American, very action movie, very much like a book written for boys.

My little brother, who I have to trick into reading, was very interested in these books as soon as I summarized them for him. I'll have to bring them back from my apartment for him to read the next time I venture from my apartment. It's an interesting way to learn about mythology and feel as though you've gone through quite and adventure doing so.

The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth