It's been quite a while since I really pick up a book and read. Oh I do occassionally do so but abandoned the idea as soon as I start and sometimes got bored easily that I had to reread the same page all over again when I did pick up the book again. So I ended up with 3-4 books, all abandoned at chapter 1 or so.
It all changed (I hope for the better) last Friday night. I came across Stephenie Meyer's official site (the author of Twilight -the book). I read the first chapter of New Moon her second book (continuation of her first Twilight book) online that I got so intrigued that I can hardly wait for morning to get the book. I havent felt like wanting to read a certain book so bad for the longest time. Usually if I were to go to a bookstore, I just pick up any book that came across as interesting to me at that moment without giving much thought about the author. Because really, I can read almost anything. But this time its different. I do have a title in mind.
I had to wait until after my son's dentist appointment ended at 1100 am before persuading hubby to change the route to head for the nearest bookstore at the mall instead of our home. I reasoned that I had to reward my son for being so brave at the dentist. Well, that was not entirely untrue. When I saw the book, I was shaking with excitement that I almost squealed in delight. They had all her 4 books there. Dont be greedy I told myself. Since I already 'seen' Twilight so its only fair that I buy the second book ... for now. Maybe next month, all of the books (evil grin ^_^) Believe me, it took all my will power to resist buying Twilight too even thou I already know how the story goes. I like to own books, period.
When I held the book suddenly it dawned on me that perhaps I shouldnt look so eager. This is after all suppose to be a teen novel or is it? And here I am a mother of two in my thirties and acted like a kid who got the latest edition of Harry Porter series. Since when did something as trivial as that stopped me from reading anything before? The fact that it was written by a mother of three small boys sort of justify it for me (as if I need it). Yeah, I read the FAQ in her website and was delighted to find out about how this creative author got the inspirations for her main characters Edward and Bella. Oh I could kiss her for being so imaginative.
It took me 13 hours combination of yesterday and today to finish the book. And yes, it is about vampires (I told you I was obsessed) and werewolves too :)) ha! ha! I already feeling weird.
2 comments:
It's great that you've found something you really enjoy. When you finish all of the Stephenie Meyer books, you should give the Ann Rice Vampire Chronicals a try. A couple have become movies but they don't compare to the books: http://www.annerice.com/Bookshelf-VampireChronicles.html
Kerry, you wicked girl! You introduce me to more vampire authors, at this rate I never gonna get cured!! :-P Thanx for the tip, I'll check it out love.
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