Stephenie Meyers - Twilight Series

[siouxz72]

Hey! I'm pretty new at this, so I'm keeping this first post pretty general. Has anyone out there read this series of books by Stephenie Meyers? Does anyone think (like my husband) that these books should not be sold at church book stores because they're about vampires and werewolves? Let me know what you think and also what you think of the characters and story lines, etc. I'm very interested to read other peoples "take" on this series of books.

[siouxz72]

sorry about the misspell on the series name. I added a "g"...what's up with that?!

[orrinjelo]

Believe it or not, I just started Twilight. Only two chapters through, though.

[siouxz72]

Believe it or not, I just started Twilight. Only two chapters through, though.
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Enjoy! This is one of the most entertaining series of books that I've read in a long time. I wasn't able to put Twilight down. Such a great read!

[aschro]

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Believe it or not, I just started Twilight. Only two chapters through, though.
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Enjoy! This is one of the most entertaining series of books that I've read in a long time. I wasn't able to put Twilight down. Such a great read!
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So can you enlighten me WHY it's one of the most entertaining series of books you've ever read? I'm not a big fan of LDS authors, but I've heard of a lot of people reading this series. Of course, a lot of people loved the Work and the Glory series too...blech.

[Karan]

Is Stephanie Meyers a member of the LDS church? Funny, I didn't know.

I simply LOVE the series. I read Twilight and New Moon and am waiting on the bookstore to call me that they have the third one! I mostly read Fantasy and alot about Vampires. I also read the Vampire chronicles from Anne Rice. Those are more adult (alot more then Meyers) and I find Meyers more innocent vampires far more interesting. And she managed to give her Vampires a new twist, which is not easy with such an overused race.

Anyway, I started to ramble. I think anyone should give the books a try, you wont be dissapointed.
( and I pick Jake over Edward. Tee-hee )


Edit: I think these books should be able to be sold at Church book stores. Compared to other werewolf and Vampire books I have read, these are very innocent and not dark at all. More romantic. A children's book, but also a nice read for adults.

[orrinjelo]

Unfortunately, I stopped. Why? My sister took it to school. It's not like she hasn't read it yet....

[siouxz72]

awww! sorry she took it Orin! My daughter and I "share" the books, too.

I agree with you Karan. I like Stephenie's more innocent vampires. I just kept wanting to read to find out what was going to be revealed next! Like why they really can't go out in the sun. That was great! And the fact that Bella is such a disaster magnet just cracks me right up!

Stephenie is a really entertaining author. The story is written in such a way that the reader can really get immersed in the story. The history and mythology of the Quillute tribe is an interesting twist to the whole story line.

I can't wait until the next book in the series is published...Fall of 2008?! Heaven help me!!

ps...Karan, you can have Jake! I'll take Edward!)

[Karan]

( be careful with Edward! Immortality sounds good though )

I still haven't gotten my hands on Eclipse.. Something went wrong with the order, and they ordered the hardcover instead of the paperback. (paperback is cheaper) so I had to cancel that and haven't re-ordered yet *grumbles*

[siouxz72]

luckily Cousin Cheryl is a big fan of the series, too and thought that my daughter should have them all in hardcover... we got the book in july! woohoo!! should i send you our copy?! you need to read it!