Welcome, October!!!

For Carl's RIP II challenge, from Peril the Second, I give you: The Twilight Series (3 BIG books) by Stephanie Meyer.

Once I started reading the first book; Twilight, I realized I had to get the other two immediately; New Moon and Eclipse). Because these books just reach out and GRAB you, I wanted to fly through them, but I took my time, finishing in about a week. Yes, I know these books are BIG! The day I finished, the author was at a book signing at our local Barnes and Noble; I didn't stop by cause I felt ... like a fan girl, a stalker, and I'm MUCH too old for that ;-)

Anyway, I really, REALLY enjoyed all three books. Bella and Edward are the central characters; Bella is a human and Edward a vampire, who is, of course, HOT!!! Jacob becomes a central character rather quickly; Jacob is Bella's friend from childhood, who becomes a werewolf.

What a fun read! This is what a young adult story should be like. Bella and Edward are VERY attracted to each other, in all senses of the word; I love when Edward says how GOOD she smells (he means her blood). Edward, because he's more than 100 years old, altho he became a vampire at 17, want to marry Bella...and wants to wait until they're married before they get together. Sweet! So old fashioned, so refreshing, such a change from 11 year olds wearing mini skirts and tight tops.

I'd like to thank Carl for recommending this series in his first post about RIP II! It's always a pleasure to find a new author you enjoy!

I have to agree -- I have two of three read -- waiting for the 3rd from the library. Wonderful reads so far.

that picture is great!!!

Sometimes when a book is so wonderful, I hate to finish it!

I love that Poppety photo (complete with frosting on the face - so cute). I've been avoiding Twilight, but I know I'm not going to be able to resist, forever.

Also, speaking from a writer's point of view ('cause I have lots of writer friends, not because I've ever been a success at it - just to let you know), don't feel like it's bad to stop by and get an autograph or just say you enjoyed a book. Nevada Barr used to live near us and she said, "The best thing you can do to support an author is to show up for the signings."

Yes I couldn't wait and have ordered books 2 and 3! I'm really looking forward to getting sucked back into the story.
BTW, what does the October scent smell like?

Oh! That sounds so excellent! I will have to check it out.

I loved Twilight and have New Moon ready to be read. Eclipse isn't out in the UK yet but will definately be reading it when it is. I love your poppet picture too by the way.

my daughters (16yo and 11yo) and i all read all three books this summer, and now we're big fans!

p.s. i blog about books at http://books4alison.blogspot.com.