About three things I was absolutely positive:First, Edward was a vampire.Second, there was a part of him–and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be–that thirsted for my blood.And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.“I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE– I’d had reason enough in the last few months –but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. . . . Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something.”When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she get...

#Tammy, Pikeville, Ky (2008-11-23) I love this book! I read a lot but nothing has captivated me since the Harry Potter series until now! I m on the third book and can t wait until I get all on them read! It s good reading for 13+ ages.

#Captivating (2008-11-23) I Was hesitant at first to read this book, but once I starting reading it, I could not put it down. I was, and still am, and advid Anne Rice fan and, though this is not in the same league as the Vampire Chronicles, it s good to see someone reviving the spirit of the Vimpire. Although this book, along with the rest of the series, are written more for the teen audience, I found it captivating enough for an audience of any age. I suggest if you have not read it, or are as skeptical as I was, just give it a chance!

#When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it s not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end. (2008-11-23) If you don t know by now that this is a story about a romance between a seventeen-year-old girl (named Isabella Bella Swan) and a bizarre, beautiful boy vampire named Edward Cullen, both of whom live in Forks, Washington, you must be living in a cave. The tale is this: because her Phoenix-based mother is often off traveling with her new husband (Bella s stepfather, Phil), the pretty, somewhat solitary, smart teen and only child chooses to move in wi...

#A new lover of books born! (2008-11-23) I bought this series for my daughter who is 12. She has NEVER been a reader and I was trying my best to light a spark. It worked!!! She finished all four of them in a month and is now asking for MORE! That alone makes me a fan. Stephenie Meyer inspired at least one little girl to love to read and for me, her mother, that makes the book a success. Personally, I read the book and found it slow and the characters a little flat/bland. If I hadn t had the other three and moved from one to the next and the next, I would have thought the boo...

#Gag me! (2008-11-22) Okay, I like vampire books. . . That s about all I read. I ve been reading the Southern Vampire series ever since the first book came out (in case you don t know, that s the book series that True Blood is based off of). I liked the Anita Blake books until she turned into a slut. I like Rachel Caine s Morganville Vampire series, which is actually a Young Adult series. Oh, and The Hollows series, with Rachel Morgan? Excellent! In addition to these books, I also like Buffy and Angel and have been collecting the comics, even though I ve never been interested i...

Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won t be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The star-crossed lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy s reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

#The exellence continues! (2008-11-23) This book is just as riveting as the first one. I finished New Moon two days after it arrived at my house. The saga gets better as the books continue. :)

#moonlight (2008-11-22) This is a wonderful book. Probly the slowest and least attenion getting than the rest of the books in the Twilight Saga. This is a wonderful collection and I would recommend all four books to anyone.

#Good Book (2008-11-22) The only thing I did not like was that Edward hardly appears in the book. But other than the book is as entertaining as the first.

#LOVED THIS BOOK - HOPE THEY MAKE A MOVIE TO FOLLOW TWILIGHT (2008-11-21) This book is a wonderful follow up. Everyone I have loaned my books to are asking me to buy them a copy for christmas. Yes, they have read them, but say they can t wait to reread them. I just can t even begain to explain how wonderful the book are to read. I my self have already read them twice and can t wait to see the twilight movie, but I am hoping they will follow up the movie twilight with movies of new moon, eclipse, and breaking dawn. I hope they don t just leave us hanging.

#GREAT BOOK (2008-11-21) I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. STEPHANIE MEYERS IS A GREAT AUTHOR. HER BOOKS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COMPLETELY THRILLING. A GREAT BOOK TO READ.

In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners’ minds, a reminder that for all the discord and struggle to be found in our history as a nation, we have always been guided by a dogged optimism in the future, or what Senator Obama called “the audacity of hope.” Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics–a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the “endless clash of armies” we see in congress and on the campaign trail, a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of “our improbable experiment in democracy.” He explores those forces–from the fear of losing to the perpetual need to raise money to the power of the media–that can stifle even the best-intentioned politician. He also writes, with surprising intimacy and se...

#Simply Brilliant! (2008-11-23) The title says it all! Barack Obama reveals his policy ideas for the nation and the sub-text makes it readily evident why he was elected president of the United States. In typical Obama fashion, his ideas are well-considered and thoughtfully crafted. Given the historical nature of his presidency, this would make an excellent gift for anyone who does not own it. I ve given several.

#Presidential (2008-11-23) An Enlightening insight into our new president. Agree or disagree, the throngs who claimed during his campaign that he offed no specifics simply needed to crack a book. Showcasing his unusual ability to fairly and accurately include other opinions in defining his own, Obama s comprehention of contrary philosophies shines forth in a distinguished and diplomatic prose. Well grounded in common sense, candor and hard work, Mr. Obama brings us into his world and his thought processes. One comes away with the distict feeling that even if you don t agree with th...

#The real Barack Obama? (2008-11-19) For anyone out there wondering who the real Barack Obama is, The Audacity of Hope will give you one clear idea. It is part memoir, part political manifesto, encompassing his comprehensive vision for America. The book reveals him to be very smart, well read, compassionate, and sometimes quite funny. I think few people reading the book will agree with him on every policy issue, and no one is really prepared to take on the problems facing our country. But, reading this book gave me faith that the American people have elected a very capable public s...

#Good Read (2008-11-18) Though not as good as Dreams from my Father, a well written book. The book talks deeply about Barack s ideals and issues with the current state of politics. Though you may not agree with his political views, Barack is an undeniably intellegent person who is not afraid to express his political views. The message was powerful, it is now just a matter of executing.

#Great Book! (2008-11-17) After reading this book, all I can say is, I m so glad I voted for him. This book is inspiring, thoughtful and hopeful. Read it. I would also recommend highly his other book: Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs.Now that Bella has made her decision, a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating, and unfathomable, consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella s life-first discove...

#I d rate -5 stars if I could. (2008-11-22) I checked these books out at the library and, as a writer myself, was shocked to learn that these could even be published. I would expect writing of this quality on fanfiction websites, or even high school students just looking to escape from reality. But the fact that a publishing house APPROVED this drivel to be sent out into the world is nothing short of upsetting. There are so many talented authors who struggle to become published, or whose books are seldom recognized. Meyer s books, if you even can call them books, are just an adv...

#Love this book! (2008-11-22) I have read all the Twilight books and this one is crazy! So much stuff is going on in this book, I loved it and will probably be reading it again soon.

#Glad I didn t listen to the reviews (2008-11-22) I loved all the Twilight books. Before I got to book 3 and 4 - by the way I was completely hooked by 1 & 2 and couldn t put them down - I read reviews where people had shared how disappointed they were by Books 3 and 4 because they weren t as good as 1 & 2. I didn t slow down though and read book 3 then 4 and was pleasantly surprised and happy I didn t listen to the reviews too much. **SPOILER** It was fun to experience Bella s world as a vampire and the series has only left me wanting more!

#Breaking Dawn Or New Dawn (2008-11-21) Breaking Dawn or New DawnBEWARE. . . CONTAINS SPOILERS. Breaking Dawn, the fourth book in a series of novels by Stephanie Meyer, stands alone from the pack. You can t even compare it to the other three books because of the character development and depth of emotional interplay that focuses the attention of a more mature reader. Not that the other three weren t filled with emotion and lively characters, but this novel moves from the teenage world to that of an adult with responsibility. The progression of the titles is a metaphor for this change...

#The Transition is Complete... (2008-11-21) Whereas the previous books in this series focused on the very human and clumsy Bella and the vampire, Edward, this one is a book of Bella s transition into the vampire world. For me, this wasn t the best of the series, but a definite must read for fans. Some of the character conflicts were resolved a little too easily, but perhaps this was to make room for the story of the Volturi. Let s face it, Stephanie Meyer could have kept this series going for a long time, and in a way, I wish she had, rather than trying to resolve so much in one boo...

Mackenzie Allen Philips youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack s world forever. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant The Shack wrestles with the timeless question, Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain? The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him. You ll want everyone you know to read this book!

#SERVICE WAS NOT GOOD (2008-11-23) I ordered this book 10/1/08. I have never received it and have written 3 emails with no response. Very poor service!Marilyn

#The Shack- a work of fiction (2008-11-23) I enjoyed the book. Just remembering it is fiction. God is not a woman and HE doesn t talk like a southern woman. Jesus was GodMan not a man with no purpose. The Holy Spirit is a comforter and sent to us while we tarry for the LORD. If you remember that, you will be ok with reading it.

#The Shack by William Young (2008-11-23) I had heard about this book from a friend who said that it will greatly affect me after I read it. So, I had to check it out. Once I started reading, I found it very hard to put down and felt the emotion and intensity of every move. The book is really well worth the read and I do hope there will one day be a movie out. If you are looking for something to make you spiritually think and feel, then this one is a must read.

#AMAZING (2008-11-23) First my wife read THE SHACK and insisted that I should also read this book. I am about half way through, and the title of this review tells the whole story. The first part is involved and not the easiest to read and comprehend, but once you reach that certain point - what this author had done is AMAZING !!! This is a book for EVERYONE. PLEASE DON T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.

#Thought provoking and powerful (2008-11-23) What a new concept in thinking about, interacting with, and talking with God. This book is a must read for anyone at EVERY age - - believer & non-believer alike.