Maybe it's because it's approaching Halloween. Maybe it's because I'm enjoying my break away from more serious literature that actually puts my English degree to good use. But I can't get enough of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. I didn't go to my book club's October meeting, but our read was the first book in the series, which I read on vacation. I've finished book No. 2 and am going to start on book No. 3 tonight.The teen vampire romance novels are nothing genius. They aren't classic children's literature like works by Lois Lowry, a favorite author of mine. (I'd especially recommend her book "Gossamer.") The series thus far, especially considering that they're best-sellers, have far too many grammatical errors. When I was finishing "New Moon" last night, for example, I actually found an instance of "neither ... or" instead of "neither ... nor." It was like nails on a chalkboard. But the reads are quick, fun and compelling. Plus I kind of like reading about vampires, werewolves and battles of good and evil in October. Consider it my little treat that really does the trick.
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They really do suck you in. Are you going to see the Twilight movie? It comes out in Nov. I think it comes out Thanksgiving weekend. I am trying to convince Evan. D&D will be here, so maybe Denise will go with me!
High school students are crazy for these books right now. One of my newspaper staffers is proposing a doubletruck for our next issue about it, since the movie opens soon.
I enjoyed the books too. You'll have to update and let us know what you think at the end of the series. I have to admit I was a little disappointed in the last book.
Hi Lori! I have just started reading the second book, "New Moon". I have to admit, even though the writing is not great I am really intrigued by the story. We'll compare notes sometime.
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