Bella's Book Club

November book selection: Born At Midnight

2011-11-14T10:43:00.000-08:00

November's Book Club selection is Born At Midnight by C.C. Hunter. Read the book and discuss it with us in person on December 1 at 3:30pm, or discuss online here.
Born at Midnight looks like a great read, incorporating vampires, werewolves, faeries and shapeshifters into the storyline. Here's a synopsis of the book:
Kylie's surrounded by vampires, werewolves, fairies, witches and shapeshifters. And if she believes what they tell her, she's one of them. They're just not sure exactly how she fits in. As Kylie struggles to cope with the realization that these creatures even exist, and the fact that she might not be human, she's got two hot guys, a werewolf and a half-fairy vying for her attention. And they can just keep vying. Kylie's determined that before she lets her heart loose on love, she needs to unearth the truth. What does the ghost want? Who can and can't she trust? And most of all . . . What is she?

And here's a Born At Midnight BOOK TRAILER to watch! Intriguing!

Breaking Dawn Movie Trailer

2011-11-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

Okay, who's going to see it? What are your expectations? Any thoughts on this?

October Selection: Darkness Becomes Her

2011-09-23T08:16:00.000-07:00

When we meet on October 8, we will be discussing Kelly Keaton's Darkness Becomes Her. This book takes place in a spooky New Orleans setting. I became interested in this title back in June, when I visited New Orleans and the American Library Association conference there. It's fun and interesting to imagine the fictional characters of the story in the real-life places I've been.
Also, just F.Y.I.: I think that I saw the gate that's pictured on the cover of the book at one of the cemeteries that I visited in New Orleans. All the graves are above ground, in little marble buildings, and some of them had elaborate ironwork fences with gates around the grave. This one, with it's weeping angel in the middle and the two tree branches that form the frame for the gate really stick out in my mind!

Here's a trailer for the book, which is nice, but doesn't do it justice. The book was pretty amazing, and the plot twist surprised me, which I like. I will take the time to read the next book in the series, and I can't say that for all the books we read at Bella's Book Club.

July Book Selection: Intertwined by Gena Showalter

2011-06-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hey BBC members! July's meeting will be a fun one, so you don't want to miss it. We'll be discussing Gena Showalter's Intertwined. I've seen that some of you have come in to check out the book, so we should have a pretty good discussion to post here later.
Here's a summary of Intertwined:

Sixteen-year-old Aden Stone is a magnet for the supernatural. He has four human souls trapped in his head. Then he meets Mary Ann--and the voices in his head quiet. But Aden's troubles are just beginning.

Sounds intriguing! Most reviews I've read about this title have high praise for the romance element of the book, as well as the dark, brooding mystery.

July's meeting will also be the meeting where I give you the update on the American Library Association conference and all the new paranormal books coming out for the rest of the year! Remember--it's held in New Orleans this year, the city of vampires and voodoo! You never know what stories or fun freebies I'll bring back to share!

Book Selection for June: Witch and Wizard by James Patterson

2011-05-09T13:42:00.000-07:00

This month's book selection is James Patterson's Witch and Wizard. It's the first book in a planned series. Here's a summary:
The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they'd never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents--and maybe the world?

Read along with us, and post your opinions here!

Tomorrow's the day! PATRICK JONES LIVE at TECUMSEH BRANCH!

2011-04-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 9th at 1:00! Get ready everyone, as Patrick rocks the Tecumseh Branch with interesting stories of his travels and talks about his Teen fiction books. Most of all, the BBC'ers are chomping at the bit to ask the difficult questions we all want to know about our favorite Patrick Jones book, The Tear Collector. And, just to whet your appetite, here's Patrick answering some questions in preparation for his Fort Wayne tour...

SPECIAL EVENT! Author Patrick Jones to speak at Tecumseh Branch Library

2011-03-15T10:58:00.000-07:00

If you read my earlier post, you'll see that the Bella's Book Club selection for April is The Tear Collector. This month, we will be having our in-person discussion at the library on April 7th at 3:30pm, as planned, but we also have a very special bonus: a chance to meet the author, Patrick Jones! On Saturday, April 9th at 1:00pm, Patrick will be speaking at the branch, with a light reception following. There should be plenty of time for all of us to ask questions and chat with Mr. Jones. Don't forget to bring your copies of his books to have them signed!

I can tell you from experience that Patrick is a wonderful speaker--he is really interesting and HIGHLY entertaining! We look forward to his visit. You won't want to miss this great event!

What We're Reading: The Tear Collector by Patrick Jones

2011-03-14T15:00:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's a vampire book!

The April selection for Bella's Book Club is The Tear Collector by Patrick Jones. Don't let the sad boy on the front cover fool you. There is something freaky going on at Lapeer High. What if that friend of yours who is always there for you, always ready to be the shoulder you cry on, was really a vampire who lives on the tears that you cry?

Read the book, then come to our discussion on April 7th, 3:30 pm at the Tecumseh Branch in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Or, for those of you reading along with us long-distance, please comment here or on the book discussion page that I'll post a few days after April 7th.

And, as if that wasn't enough, we have a book trailer to watch for this one! Awesomesauce!

Book Discussion: Fallen by Kate Lauren

2011-03-14T14:57:00.001-07:00

Random notes from the March Bella's Book Club meeting about Fallen:

She keeps dying over and over again because she loves this guy--unfair, and kinda repetitive!

Luce is clingy. She is shallow because as soon as she sees Daniel she doesn't like Cam! What is with this?

The story started out slow, but gained momentum about half way.

All the clues in this book lead to nothing (note: some of them do lead to something, but there are a LOT of red herrings!

Everyone in this school is involved in this struggle between good and evil, and Luce doesnt know that at first.

They don't fight to win---they fight til they get tired.

The librarian is evil--that's just wrong (tee hee!)

Cam does nice things, yet he is a "bad" character. He gets a bad rap.

We really like the shadows, they build suspense and their existence really adds to the mystery of the book.

What We're Reading: Fallen by Lauren Kate

2011-02-09T08:41:00.000-08:00

Bella's Book Club is reading Fallen by Lauren Kate as our book of the month. We will be discussing it at our in-person meeting on March 3 at the Tecumseh Branch Library, and we will be discussing it online here shortly after that. Read along with us, and put your comments on the blog.
Here's a book trailer for Fallen:

Fallen has been optioned as a movie by Disney Studios, so we may see this book hit the big screen. Here's a plot summary:

There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce--and goes out of his way to make that very clear--she can't let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.

Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story.

What we're reading: BEASTLY by Alex Flinn

2011-01-11T07:40:00.000-08:00

Bella's Book Club met in January to discuss a potpourri of books, because over the holidays, we left it sort of open-ended for each reader to choose a book, and bring it in to discuss. It gave us all great ideas for future book discussions!

We chose the book for February: Beastly, by Alex Flinn, from one of those discussions. We also want to make sure to read Beastly before the film is released in March. We will be meeting at the Tecumseh Branch Library in Fort Wayne, IN on February 3 at 3:30 to discuss this intriguing book!

If you are reading along with us, hope that you enjoy this book...I know can't wait to read it! We will post a discussion after the in-person book club meets. In the meantime, here some nifty tidbits from the upcoming film:

What Were Reading: The Gifted Series

2010-09-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

If you're reading along with Bella's Book Club, We have chosen the next book for Octobers discussion. The Gifted Series by Marilyn Kaye. It starts with Out of Sight,Out of Mind But this time we want you to read all the books or one it can be out of order. Then tell use what you think about
that book and we will get all the store from you at are next discussion. The gifted promises to be a fast and fun read with all sorts of gifts mixed in!

Here's The Gifted Series In Order:
1. Out of sight,Out of Mind
2. Better Late Then Never
3. Here Today Gone Tomorrow
4. Finders Keepers

Discussion: Den of Shadows Series by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

2010-09-02T13:08:00.000-07:00

This month's book was In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, but some of us read into the rest of the series which includes Demon in My View, Shattered Mirror, and Midnight Predator.

This book had mixed reviews in our group. Here's negative: It was slow moving, and didn't seem like it was going anywhere. The plot seemed a little too simple. Not a sensory-rich book. Not enough romance (in the first book). The ending of the first book was abrupt and confusing. The main character, Risika, seems hard, cold, and unfeeling---making her hard to like.

Here's the positive: It has a good surprise ending. The characters are mixed within the four books, and you realize how each character has an important part in each individual book. Each book takes you to a different part of the vampire world. The main character, Risika is strong, heroic, and independent, making her a gallant character.

Our verdict: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes' series Den of Shadows needs to be enjoyed as a whole, because the over-arcing storyline is a strong, exciting one. One doesn't really get the full benefits of the series by reading just one. The payoff in this series is in sticking with the characters through all four books.

What we're reading: Den of Shadows Quartet

2010-08-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

If you're reading along with the book club, we have chosen the book for September's discussion! The Den of Shadows quartet by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes starts with In The Forests of the Night. It promises to be an epic vampire story with some werewolves mixed in!

Here's The Den of Shadows quartet in order:

In The Forests of the Night
Demon in My View
Shattered Mirror
Midnight Predator

Happy Reading! We'll post a discussion where you can comment in the first week of September.

Read the Short Second Life of Bree Tanner online now!

2010-06-07T13:44:00.000-07:00

Stephanie Meyer's gift to all is a short book about a single character in Eclipse. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is available now to read online for free! The book cannot be downloaded or transferred to an e-reader, and you can't print it, but you have about a month to read it online. The site will be available until July 5, 2010.

Click here to read the book: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

And, if you want the pretty black and red covered book to place on a shelf with all your other pretty black and red Twilight books, you can still buy it and feel good about yourself! One dollar of each book sale will go to the American Red Cross.

Rob, Kristen and Taylor at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards

2010-06-06T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hey BBC members, wanna get another glimpse of the Twilight Trio? Tune in at 9:00 tonight for the MTV Movie Awards. All three are listed as "presenters", but it really more fun to watch and see their candid reactions in the audience shots. Here's a pic (above) that shows their seating places!

Bonus! Also featured during tonight's awards show will be an "ultra-tense 'Eclipse' preview clip". Looks promising!

There are two sides to every story...

2010-06-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

There are two sides to every story...

Tomorrow, at 12 noon, Eastern Time, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner will be released online as a gift to fans from Stephenie Meyer. Link to it here tomorrow!!!

Rawr! Eclipse Video Clip

2010-05-25T17:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a clip from last week's Oprah Show...
Edward + Jacob = Angry Youth:

May Discussion: Dead is the New Black

2010-05-04T19:54:00.000-07:00

The book of the month is Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez. Besides the awesome titles, this series is really cool! We'll be talking about this at 3:30 this Thursday in the Bella's Book Club meeting at Tecumseh Branch in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us for discussion, cake and vampires...

If you can't be there, (this means all of you in Australia and Europe!) let your voice be heard by commenting about the book below this post. We should also be posting a podcast of the library discussion here in a few days, so you'll be able to listen to the group's opinions on this book!

And, if you've read Dead is the New Black, and can't get enough, try the sequel: Dead is a State of Mind, and Dead Is So Last Year.

House of Night: Burned Video and News...

2010-04-28T19:41:00.000-07:00

And so, dear paranormal readers, the season of great book releases begins!!! We've already seen the release of the third book in Claudia Gray's Evernight series, Hourglass. Yesterday, the new House of Night novel became available for purchase in the U.S. Book 7 in the series and titled, Burned, it continues the story after a MAJOR cliffhanger in Tempted, Book 6. If you can't remember the details of the cliffhanger ending, I recommend re-reading Tempted before beginning Burned!
There's lots of great free stuff on the House of Night website. You can read the first chapter of Burned, and listen to chapters one and two here. You can download the song from the video below, along with other FREE House of Night music downloads! You can even give yourself a Vampyre Tattoo!

Final 'Eclipse' Trailer

2010-04-24T21:19:00.000-07:00

Oh boy! This looks good...

Final 'Eclipse' Trailer on Oprah!

2010-04-21T20:31:00.000-07:00

It's about time for another Eclipse trailer, don't you think?

According to Summit's Twitter Page the trailer will air on Oprah this Friday, April 23rd, showing the FINAL full-length trailer of the hotly anticipated Twilight: Eclipse movie that hits theaters worldwide on June 30th. Apparently, Oprah is a fan of Stephenie Meyer's series.

Okay, everyone: Go forth and set thy DVR's, TiVo's and VCR's for Friday's Oprah!

Extended Sneak Peek of Eclipse

2010-04-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Lots of behind-the-scenes and interviews from cast and crew...

Three new pictures from Eclipse!

2010-04-12T15:12:00.000-07:00

Summit has released three new photo stills from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. You can click on the photos below to make them LARGER. Enjoy!

NEW Stephenie Meyer Book!

2010-03-31T14:25:00.001-07:00

Yes, you heard me correctly. Stephenie Meyer has written a novella about the life of Bree, the newbie vampire who was killed by the Volturi in Eclipse. The book is about 200 pages, and Stephenie says that it was too long to be included in the guide that she is currently working on.

You will be able to buy a copy of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner with a cool cover that will complete your set of Twilight books, but Meyer also has another surprise: she's giving it away for free online. On her website, she says:

"There was one thing I asked for: since this story had always been an extra for me, and was meant to be released with the Guide, I wanted to be able to offer it to my fans for free. You all have bought a ton of my books, and I wanted to give you this story as a gift. My publisher was awesome and embraced this idea. We still wanted to also produce a physical book with a cool cover (see below) that you can add to your set if you like, but starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com."

One dollar of each book purchased in the US (first printing), and donations made online at the book's online site will be donated to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts in Haiti and Chile and other parts of the world.

New 'Eclipse' poster, plus a breakdown of the trailer!

2010-03-23T17:44:00.000-07:00

Good News! Now we know what the promotional pieces are going to look like. Here's the latest poster for Eclipse. Take a good look because this is the picture that's going to be featured on every t-shirt, mug, notebook and (perhaps even) Burger King crown! No big surprises here, the love triangle is featured with the title graphic. Note that Bella is in the center, with Edward to her right, and Jacob to her left, slightly behind her. A triangle, get it?

In other news, MTV has done a "pop-up video" version of the Eclipse trailer. It's silly, and clever, but so darn cute and funny I had to share it here:

MTV FREEZE-FRAME: Eclipse Trailer

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Eclipse Scene: Sneak Peek!

2010-03-21T22:55:00.000-07:00

For those of you who didn't get the Wal-Mart version of the New Moon DVD with the exclusive scenes from Eclipse, here's the scene we've all been waiting for. Bella and Edward are having (yet another!) serious discussion about Bella's mortality...

BBC's New Moon DVD Shopping Guide

2010-03-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

Well, New Moon will arrive on store shelves Saturday, March 20th, but it appears that not all New Moon DVDs are built alike. In an effort to woo consumers to purchase the DVD from their stores, several retailers are sweetening the deal with special gifts, extra content, and exclusive packaging.

First of all, it looks like all DVD's will contain the standard 2-disc set--the movie and these special features: A revealing AUDIO COMMENTARY with Director Chris Weitz and Editor Peter Lambert; a riveting 6-PART DOCUMENTARY that takes you behind the scenes; exclusive band REHEARSAL FOOTAGE with Muse; and MUSIC VIDEOS from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina and Mutemath.

So, Which New Moon DVD should you buy? Let's take a look at all the different offers... Keep in mind that some of these offers are available online only, and some of them will also be available in stores. Check with each retailer by clicking on the links below.. Almost all of these retailers also offer the Blu-Ray version as well, most of the with the same special gifts as the DVD version.

Borders is offering a "Borders Exclusive"($29.99), a 2-disc set with a 2-sided medallion. Here's their listing of special features: over 5 minutes of previously unreleased EXTENDED SCENES; INTERVIEWS with cast members Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, the Cullen Family, the Wolf Pack, the Volturi and Director Chris Weitz; unrivaled RED-CARPET FOOTAGE from the movie premiere; front row seats to The Twilight Saga: New Moon WEBCAST.

Target is selling the 3-Disc Deluxe Edition DVD with Bonus Collectible Film Cell (19.99 ONLINE), with the following features: Deleted Scenes, Introducing the Volturi Featurette, Frame by Frame: From Storyboard to Screen Featurette, Fandamonium: A Look at the Die Hard Fans, and The Beat Goes On: The Music of New Moon Featurette. Exclusive Bonus Collectible Film Cell is an authentic reproduction of a cell from the filming of the Twilight Saga: New Moon contained within a beautiful glossy photo. Each is individually numbered with goal foil lettering and measures approximately 5X7. Note (added 3/20/10): Target has put up a video sneak peek of their exclusive content on this page. You have to watch the trailer first, then a deleted scene entitled, "Bob's Bikes" will play.

Walmart has the 2-disc Ultimate Fan Edition with collectible Lenticular Packaging ($24.96) includes: "a 7-minute sneak peek of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" which begins with an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the production of the newest film in the franchise. New interviews with stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, as well as with series-creator Stephenie Meyer are integrated with revealing, on-the-set footage of some of the key scenes and sets from the upcoming movie." (--from WalMart.com)
Walmart actually will be offering three different versions of the DVD for sale, so read carefully before deciding on one. They will offer the no-frills 2-disc version for $17.00, and also a combination 2-pack of The Ultimate Fan Edition/Twilight In Forks ($29.99).

Barnes & Noble offers an Exclusive Edition of the New Moon DVD ($23.09). It contains the standard 2-disc Special Edition set, but also includes a Dreamcatcher bag clip. The bag clip features a metal dangle finished in antique brass that combines a circular dreamcatcher, a sculptural Wolf Pack-tattoo charm, a Wolf Pack jewelry tag, feathers, and crystals.

Amazon.com will give you access to the movie on-demand if you pre-order it ($20.99). Apparently, it works like this: "Watch the Video On Demand rental on your PC, Mac, compatible TV or compatible device at no charge when you pre-order this DVD from Amazon.com. You will have 30 days from the release day to begin watching your rental and will have 24 hours to watch it once playback begins. On release day the Video On Demand version will be available in Your Video Library and is provided as a gift with disc purchase." (--from Amazon.com)

Best Buy has their own special edition, too. The Exclusive Steel Book Package ($24.99), which consists of the standard 2-disc version and comes in a steel case and contains a card for a free New Moon cellphone skin. What's a Steel Book? Read this article to find out.

So....decisions, decisions....Which one will you choose? Let's hear what you think--comment below, and lets get a discussion going on this!

First Official Eclipse Trailer Released by Summit Entertainment

2010-03-11T09:40:00.001-08:00

What do you think? Does this look like you imagined it? From this preview, do you have positive or negative predictions for the film? Comment below!

Robert Pattinson on The Daily Show

2010-03-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

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April Book Selection: Hearts at Stake

2010-03-05T14:15:00.001-08:00

The book to read this month is Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey. It's the first in a series called The Drake Chronicles.

Here's a brief summary of the book from our library catalog:
As her momentous sixteenth birthday approaches, Solange Drake, the only born female vampire in 900 years, is protected by her large family of brothers and her human best friend Lucy from increasingly persistent attempts on her life by the powerful vampire queen and her followers.

We will discuss this book at the Bella's Book Club meeting on April 1, 2010 at 3:30 pm. We'll also post a discussion on that day where you can post your comments about the book, so read along with us!

March Discussion: Beautiful Creatures

2010-03-04T13:59:00.000-08:00

Bella's Book Club met today, March 3, to discuss last month's book, Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

We also recorded our discussion for a podcast to share with all of you. Enjoy! Please put your comments in the space below.

Eclipse Trailer News!

2010-02-25T08:33:00.000-08:00

I know it seems like an eternity, but realize this, Bella BC members, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is only a FOUR MONTHS AWAY! Yep, that's right. Four months. And---we haven't even seen a trailer yet! This seems late to me. I think that with Twilight and New Moon we had at least at trailer 4-5 months before the release, and by the time the movie came out, we'd seen about 4 different trailers for the film! We certainly had more movie stills and on-set pictures, but it's been slim pickings on the net for even candid on-location shots.

Well, I'm happy to report that on March 12th, not only do you get to see Robert Pattinson in a romantic comedy role, but you also get to see the very first trailer for Eclipse! The first Eclipse trailer will be shown with Pattinson's new movie, Remember Me, due out on March 12. So awesome.

Vampire Diaries will have a second season!

2010-02-17T14:50:00.000-08:00

The big news today at the CW was that fan favorite The Vampire Diaries will be picked up for a second season!

In other news, Stephen Martines will join the cast of The Vampire Diaries as a vampire named Frederick. Frederick was one of the vampires who was locked up in the Tomb.
Martines has played Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, Tony Santos on Guiding Light, and Ricardo Ramos on The Closer.

Our first pictures from Eclipse!

2010-02-17T14:33:00.000-08:00

Movie stills from the Eclipse shooting have been released! Actually, last month, one photo surfaced of Bella and Edward in the meadow, but today, we have our first peek into some different scenes! I have to say, the scenery and the composition of some of these photos is simply gorgeous. Let's hope that this whole film will be just as beautiful. To see the whole set, visit AceShowbiz.com here.

Click on the images below to make them larger.

Book Selection for March: Beautiful Creatures

2010-02-10T07:22:00.000-08:00

Bella's Book Club met on February 4 to discuss last month's book, Vampire Academy. We selected books to read for the next four months. I'll publish that list soon.

Today, I'd like to announce the book that we've selected to read this month, and discuss on March 4th, 2010... Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl. We are even lucky enough to have a book trailer for this one. Enjoy it!

House of Night: Book 7 cover revealed!

2010-02-04T11:47:00.000-08:00

It may seem right now like winter will never end, but spring is coming, and with it, a whole host of new books! Several of our favorite series will continue this year, and starting in March, we'll begin a new season of publishing releases!

House of Night will continue with it's 7th book, Burned. The cover art (at left) was released yesterday. For a brief description of the book's plot, click here. Burned will be available in stores on April 27, 2010.

Two Robert Pattinson appearances to look forward to!

2010-02-03T16:37:00.001-08:00

Watch out, RPattz fans! It's time to promote his new movie, Remember Me, so that means we might be seeing a little more of the elusive Mr. Cullen on TV very soon.

Robert Pattinson is reportedly set to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on March 1, Fallon’s one-year anniversary as host of the talk show. Also, we'll see Pattinson and his co-star Emilie de Ravin from Remember Me on The View to promote the drama.

Remember Me will be released on March 12.

Twilight Graphic Novel Sneak Peek!

2010-01-23T13:32:00.000-08:00

Wanna see a preview of the new graphic novel version of Twilight? EW.com has the front cover (see right) and a look at one page from the book, which features the scene where Edward and Bella have to share a microscope. "It's prophase" says Edward. Click here to see the EW page. Artist Young Kim has made a faithful adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's book.
This week's issue of Entertainment Weekly will reveal a full ten pages from the graphic novel, which is to be published on March 16.

Robert Pattinson joins George Clooney for Telethon to benefit Haiti

2010-01-21T08:33:00.000-08:00

The Twilight Saga star Robert Pattinson will appear in the Hope for Haiti Telethon that actor George Clooney and musician Wyclef Jean have been organizing. Jean, a native of Haiti, has been working hard to line up celebrities for the telethon which will air Friday, January 22nd at 8:00 p.m. TOMORROW NIGHT!

According to MTV:

Jean, a native of Haiti, George Clooney and CNN's Anderson Cooper will appear on the show, which will be broadcast from New York, London, Los Angeles and Haiti and feature more than 100 of the biggest names in film, television and music providing testimonials and answering phones. The two-hour program will air commercial-free across ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, BET, the CW, HBO, MTV, VH1 and CMT on Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The special will also air on PBS, TNT, Showtime, Comedy Central, Bravo, E! Entertainment Network, National Geographic Channel, Oxygen, G4, Centric, Current TV, Fuse, MLB Network, Epix, Palladia, SoapNet, Style, Discovery Health and Planet Green, as well as Canada's CTV, CBC Television, Global Television and MuchMusic. It will also air internationally on BET International, CNN International, National Geographic and MTV Networks International, available in 640 million homes worldwide. "Hope for Haiti" will be the first U.S.-based telethon airing on MTV in China. Facebook and Twitter are the official social media partners who will help to drive donations and tune-in to the telethon.

Apparently, George Clooney put the word out that he was hoping Pattinson would lend his Twilight Saga celebrity to raise money for the people of Haiti when he reached out to the Hollywood community for help in this worthy cause. Pattinson is the sole presenter from the London part, with a musical performance that features a collaboration between U2's Bono and The Edge with Jay-Z and Rihanna. The entire show will feature celebrity performers in the hundreds, including Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Colin Farrell, Gabby Sidibe and Emily Blunt, among others.

Vampire Diaries' Spoilers: What's coming!

2010-01-16T12:59:00.000-08:00

This is it! This week, Vampire Diaries returns to it's Thursday night time slot at 8:00 pm with new episodes. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, here's a rundown of some things to come before the season ends...

When we left things in the fall, Elena (Nina Dobrev) took off her vervain necklace, which protects her from Damon’s mind control. So what does this mean for Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena?
“Now that the necklace is off, she’s very vulnerable,” said executive producer Kevin Williamson. “They will have some alone time. There’s no Stefan, so we’re going to explore what their relationship is like without him.”

But if you're secretly hoping for a Damon and Elena romance, too bad. It's not likely anytime soon. Damon will lock lips with Nina Dobrev ... but she’ll be portraying Katherine.
Still think there’s a chance Vicki (Kayla Ewell) might rise from the dead? … well, there’s a better chance that vampires actually exist. Vicki is gone for good -- something both Matt and Jeremy will grapple with. Jeremy (Steven McQueen) will struggle as he figures out the details surrounding her murder.
If the close-knit bond between Damon and Stefan (Paul Wesley) highlighted in “Lost Girls” made you long for more brotherly love … you’ll get your wish. The betrayal aspect of their relationship is explored -- “There’s a certain level of trust that has been lost between these two brothers,” Williamson said. ”As the season progresses, their ‘flip-flop’ dynamic will be put to the test and Damon will finally have to "step up and act like a big brother.”
And Elena and Bonnie’s relationship will be "tested” now that Bonnie (Katerina Graham) is aware that Damon and Stefan are vampires. Will Bonnie be “down with [vampires] or is she going to have a problem with it?”

New Moon DVD

2010-01-15T11:26:00.001-08:00

FINALLY! WE HAVE A DATE! A date with Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, that is. The announcement was made today that the DVD for New Moon will be released on March 20. Pre-sale begins on January 26.

According to MTV news, the two-disc DVD ($32.99) and Blu-Ray ($34.99) versions will be packed with extras:

Along with the fantastic film, fans can expect a six-part, behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the creation of the film, rehearsal footage from Muse, three music videos from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina and Mute Math, as well as audio commentary by director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert, and more!

Let's hope to see some deleted scenes and other footage of our favorite characters on the special features disc!

Vampire Diaries returns in January!

2010-01-07T07:21:00.000-08:00

Here's a trailer about the return of Vampire Diaries on January 21. Just think, only a few weeks and we'll have all new episodes to enjoy! I for one, can't wait to see what Damon cooks up next, and what about the whole Elena-finds-the-picture-of-Katherine-thing? Uh-OH! Stefan's got some 'splainin' to do!

Top Ten Twilight Things to Look for in 2010

2010-01-01T21:07:00.000-08:00

The Examiner has published an article online that listed the top ten things that we can look forward to in 2010. So far, in the last two years, we've had a vampire carnival of fun things to watch, read, and anticipate in the media and in books when it comes to Twilight. So, what will 2010 bring? I think it's safe to say that we won't be hurting for material on this blog for the coming year. Here's ten things we know are headed our way!

1. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse trailer
2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon DVD and deleted scenes/commentary
3. Remember Me, Valentine's Day, The Runaways, and other films by the cast
4. Eclipse soundtrack, artists, and contenders
5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn announcement
6. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse premiere
7. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse release
8. The Host movie
9. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn casting
10. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn filming
To read the entire article, click here!

I've got one more: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse DVD release! Surely with a Summer release, we will see the DVD for Eclipse arrive before the year is out, maybe even in time for Christmas?

Book Discussion: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

2009-12-28T16:30:00.000-08:00

January's book discussion is on The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, which is a series by Heather Brewer. These books came recommended to us by a reader, and I can tell you right now that I am not disappointed by them!

The order of the series is pretty easy, as it follows Vlad's years in school:
1. Eighth Grade Bites
2. Ninth Grade Slays
3. Tenth Grade Bleeds

We'll be having our in-person discussion of books at the Tecumseh Branch Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 7th at 3:30 p.m. You don't have to wait 'til then to voice your opinion, though! Join in the discussion right now by posting a comment below.

For more info about Heather Brewer and The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, check out her website HERE.

Taylor Lautner to host Saturday Night Live on December 12

2009-12-06T12:14:00.000-08:00

Score one for the Team Jacob people, because Saturday Night Live announced last night that our own Jacob--Taylor Lautner will host SNL with musical talent Bon Jovi! The episode airs next Saturday night at 11:30 p.m., eastern time.

Speculation has already swirled about whether Lautner will attempt a payback on Taylor Swift's Twilight spoof, "Firelight", which aired on November 7, when Swift hosted the show (see the video short below). Both Taylors have been silent about their status as a couple, but Swift did make a comment in song during her monologue on the show saying, "If you're wondering if I might be dating the werewolf from Twilight...(blows kiss, whispers, 'Hi Taylor!, and winks...I'm not gonna comment on that in my monologue~".

TONIGHT!!!!

New Moon Reviews!

2009-11-27T10:11:00.001-08:00

OK...New Moon has been out for a week. If you're like me, you had to see it opening weekend, if not the very first showing at 12:01 Friday morning. It's time to share your thoughts. Did the movie follow the plot of the book? Was it everything you expected it to be? How did you like the wolf pack? Did you think Edward was in the movie enough? How much screaming was going on during the time you saw it? Did anyone switch over from Team Edward to Team Jacob after this one because I was tempted. Did you think the ending, borrowing from third book was OK?

Share!

*For those of you who haven't seen the movie, be warned: These comments contain spoilers!

November's Book of the Month: Thirst

2009-11-23T07:25:00.000-08:00

November's book discussion is Thirst by Christopher Pike. It's actually three books in one volume. These books were written by Pike starting with the first story, The Last Vampire in 1994. The series of books contained six titles, and the remaining three books will be included in Thirst: Volume 2.

We will be discussing Thirst at our monthly meeting on December 3rd at the Tecumseh Branch Library at 3:30p.m. You are welcome to join us! If you can't make it, please read along with us and comment on the post that I'll place here on December 1st.

Ellen surprises Rob Pattinson with baby pictures...

2009-11-20T16:47:00.000-08:00

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Bella's Book Club in the news!

2009-11-15T08:05:00.000-08:00

Bella's Book Club members weighed in on the Team Jacob vs. Team Edward debate in today's Journal Gazette (Sunday, November 15). Read the article to hear their expert opinions on the topic. Check out the article at the Journal Gazette here!

Many thanks to JG reporter Emma Downs for a great discussion and a flattering article.

And, BBC teens in the article: Great job at expressing your opinions. I'm so proud of you!

BBC Grudge Match: Edward vs. Jacob

2009-11-15T07:56:00.000-08:00

We are only days away from the New Moon premiere, so let's have a grudge match for old time's sake! Yes, we know how the story ends, but let's take ourselves back to the end of New Moon. Should Bella take Edward back? Should she explore the new relationship with Jacob? Who really is better for Bella--vampire or werewolf? Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?

Jacob or Edward? Weigh in on this grudge match below by clicking on "comments".

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!

Bella's Birthday : Behind the Scenes

2009-11-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

I thought this was interesting, and I especially like how Jackson Rathbone and Rob Pattinson have a laugh after Edward pushes him away from Bella so aggressively. :-)

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New Moon on TV...

2009-11-12T14:52:00.000-08:00

Two things to set your DVR or VCR for!

First, Stephenie Meyer will appear on Oprah tomorrow, Friday, November 13. This will be the ONLY interview that Meyer will do about her thoughts on the New Moon film.

On Monday evening, MTV will show back to back specials about The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Looks like everyone's in full gear for the movie premiere next week!

Kristen Stewart Can't Distinguish Herself From Bella | Video | MTV

2009-11-12T07:43:00.001-08:00

Am I the only one who finds this a little disturbing?

more about "Kristen Stewart Can't Distinguish Her...", posted with vodpod

Forks, WA, featured on Today Show

2009-11-10T06:22:00.000-08:00

The little town of Forks, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest is the setting for the books we love by Stephenie Meyer. Because of the popularity of the books and now the Twilight Saga movies, this town has become a Mecca for many Twilighters. This morning, on the Today Show, there was a really nice piece on Forks, and how this town of just over 3,000 is coping with it's newfound popularity.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Bella's Birthday Party: Clip from New Moon

2009-11-02T11:40:00.000-08:00

Another clip from the movie has been released. This one's from MTV's Ulalume: Howling at New Moon that aired on Friday night. Sadly, I missed it---did anyone see it? Comment below and tell me what else I missed!

Emmett, you are such a big goof! Jasper, stop it with the staring...it creeps everyone out.

5 Questions with Deb Newspaper Article

2009-10-27T08:55:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! If you didn't see it in Sunday's Journal Gazette, I was interviewed about vampire fiction on the opinions page as this week's "Five Questions" person. I mentioned several of the books that you have put on the "Bella Recommends" list, and our site was mentioned in the article.

You can read the interview here at the Journal Gazette website.

Also, the above picture is NOT the newspaper that I was featured in. Just a funny picture that I had! :-D

New Moon Clip: Aro, Marcus and Caius

2009-10-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

...and a fight scene between Edward and Felix!

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New TV Spot Commercial for New Moon

2009-10-26T17:42:00.000-07:00

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November Book Discussion: Companions of the Night

2009-10-21T10:29:00.001-07:00

Our book to read for the November discussion is Vivian Vande Velde's Companions of the Night. First published in 1995, Companions takes place in the span of a few short days, and follows the story of 16-year-old Kerry Nowicki. Kerry saves the life of a handsome, but mysterious young man named Ethan Bryne.

In-person discussion will take place at the Tecumseh Branch Library (Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA) on November 5th at 3:30 pm.

Online discussion starts NOW! Post your comments below...

New Clip of Wolf Transformation in New Moon!

2009-10-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

This clip is just awesome...it really shows how these computer-generated graphics are going to work out. I was worried that it was a little too cartoon-ish from the glimpses that we've seen before, but this looks okay to me!

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2009-10-14T13:13:00.000-07:00

Guess what I got?

2009-10-14T12:14:00.000-07:00

Be sure to check out this week's special edition issue of People magazine, out on stands THIS Friday. It features Rob and Kristin and promises more photos and a sneak peek into The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

Here's a preview from the magazine:

Director Chris Weitz on the mood of New Moon: “Twilight is about first love; New Moon is about heartbreak. That requires the actors to go to some very dark places. There is more Edward in the film. Viewers will see him more often than Bella sees him in the book.”

Taylor on representing Team Jacob: “I get nervous trying to represent Team Jacob in the right way. This guy [Robert] is some pretty good competition. The fans would love anybody who played Jacob. I’m just lucky to be the one who got the chance.”

Robert on playing god-like Edward Cullen: “When I read Twilight, and there are these moony descriptions of Edward as a godlike figure, I thought there was no way I could play him. But when I got in the room with Kristen, there was a certain chemistry. She’s basically the reason I did the movie.”

Ashley on the Twi-fans: “Kellan Lutz and I look at each other and go, ‘What is going on? This is so insane!’ It’s very different from anything that I’ve experienced. But the fans are so passionate. Seriously, this is the coolest job in the world with the best fans.”

Kellan on Breaking Dawn: “We’re all crossing our fingers, and we all want to finish the series. And we want Stephenie [Meyer] to write more books if she could!”

The New Moon special edition of People hits stands THIS Friday, October 16 and you can even get a $1 off! Just log onto People.com and print out this coupon!

Three NEW, New Moon posters!

2009-09-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

What more can I say besides this: Click on the picture to see a larger version. Enjoy!

New Song From New Moon Soundtrack!

2009-09-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

Here's the song, entitled, "Satellite Heart" by Anya Marina. Marina, apparently a Twilight fan (like the rest of us!), reportedly said, "This one's for Bella", on her Twitter page.
Check out these lyrics:
"I'm a satellite heart/lost in the dark/I've spun out so far/You stop, I'll start/but I'll be true to you/no matter what you do."
Yep, sounds like Bella to me...

House of Night News: Tempted 1st Chapter!

2009-09-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

In one awesomely clever move, St. Martin's Griffin has posted chapter one of the upcoming House of Night book entitled, Tempted. Fans of the series have been waiting anxiously to see what happens next in the saga of Zoey Redbird. Tempted is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2009.

Click HERE to go to the site and read the first chapter!

Preview of Stephenie Meyer Comic

2009-09-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

MTV has an exclusive preview of pages from the new Stephenie Meyer comic book. It's called,
"Female Force: Stephenie Meyer" and will be available in two different versions: a standard comic and a limited-run, 32-page version featuring an illustrated history of Forks. The comics will hit stores in November.
Click HERE to see the preview pages on MTV.com.

New Moon Soundtrack List

2009-09-21T14:41:00.000-07:00

Here it is, hot off the press!

* DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX
* BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS
* THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE
* LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY
* THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG
* ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART
* MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON)
* BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN
* BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL WRONG
* HURRICANE BELLS — MONSTERS
* SEA WOLF — THE VIOLET HOUR
* OK GO — SHOOTING THE MOON
* GRIZZLY BEAR — SLOW LIFE
* EDITORS — NO SOUND BUT THE WIND
* ALEXANDRE DESPLAT — NEW MOON (THE MEADOW)

Vampire Diaries: It's like Twilight for TV!

2009-09-19T12:53:00.001-07:00

So far, I've really enjoyed new series, The Vampire Diaries on the CW network. I think it has potential to really go far. It's got talented actors, and the writing works well. I don't mean to complain, but even in just the first two episodes, I've noticed similarities in the costuming, hairstyling, and camera work that makes Vampire Diaries seem more "Twilight-esque". I have high hopes for this series! It has good storylines and a strong cast. There's really no need to emulate those films, CW...

The pompadour hairdo and that "troubled" look...The classic black shirt...

Not to mention the ourdoor dance...

New Moon 2010 Calendar

2009-09-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

As expected, a new calendar has been produced based on the New Moon film. It's chock full of images from the movie, and it was just made available online at Barnes & Noble. Here's a preview from the back of the calendar...

New Moon rated PG-13

2009-09-19T07:33:00.000-07:00

The Motion Picture Association of America has given New Moon at PG-13 rating "[f]or some violence and action." There was much debate over whether it would deserve an R rating or not.

Jacob talks about Eclipse

2009-09-16T07:45:00.000-07:00

Could Taylor Lautner be any cuter? He's so NOT FREAKISH, completely normal, pleasant, and friendly. I'm so glad they didnt dump him for New Moon. He has got a really nice part in Eclipse, and I think we will see great things from Taylor.

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New Moon trailer

2009-09-14T17:48:00.000-07:00

Brand new New Moon trailer from last night's VMA's

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The Vampire Diaries: What did YOU think?

2009-09-11T07:54:00.001-07:00

Last night, the library hosted a Vampire Diaries Premiere Party! There were squeals of delight, and screams all around when certain characters entered the storyline. What did you think of the first episode? Will you watch the show? Did you like Stefan, Elena and Damon?
Let's dish! Comment by clicking on "Comments" below...

By 7:30, there was a line at the door to get in!

We talked about vampire books, and got ideas for more great reads!

We snacked on cookies, chips, popcorn and punch.

The bean bag chairs were the most popular spot to watch from.

Death Cab for Cutie on New Moon Soundtrack...

2009-09-09T09:05:00.000-07:00

Here's a clip of 'Meet Me On The Equinox' by Death Cab for Cutie. It's one of the tracks on the upcoming New Moon Soundtrack.

Vampire Diaries Premiere Party at the Library!

2009-09-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

Next Thursday, people!

If you want to share the moment with other vamp fans, come to our Vampire Diaries Premiere Party this Thursday night, September 10th, at 7:30!!! We'll have snacks and pop, and we'll watch Elena and friends on the big flat screen.

You are invited!!!

Here's a preview:

2009-08-28T12:20:00.001-07:00

Vampire Diaries Promo

2009-08-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, so watch this and tell me...who wants to get together at the library on September 10th to watch the premiere on the library's flat screen? I could bring snacks and make it a Vampire Diaries Premiere Party! If we have enough interest, I'll book the room.

I love this one. Check out the very last scene...
Stefan: I'm Stefan.
Elena: I know, we have history together.

Leah Clearwater and other cast for Eclipse!

2009-08-20T14:45:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, for all those who sent in their pictures and links to be cast as the lone female wolf in the pack, Leah Clearwater has been chosen. It's actress and Gap model Julia Jones. Jones has appeared in the films Hell Ride and California Indian, as well as playing Dr. Kaya Montoya in 4 episodes of NBC's ER.

In other news, Leah's little brother has also been cast. Up and coming teen actor BooBoo Stewart will play the youngest in the wolf pack. Stewart is best known for a role in 2006's The Conrad Boys, and in a wild coincidence, has also appeared in an episode of ER--in 2005 as a Power Ranger!

Finally, former child actor, Jodelle Ferland will play Bree, the newborn vampire that meets a grisly end.

Pics from the New Moon Trailer...

2009-08-19T10:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some stills from the New Moon Trailer that I hadn't seen before, including our first look at Dakota Fanning as the scary Jane. If you click on a picture, you can see it in a larger size.

Harry Potter Theme Park set to open in Orlando

2009-08-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's not really Twilight or vampire-related, but many of us are also HP fans, and I thought that this was a big enough story for our little blog. As you may or may not know, Universal Studios Orlando is building a "park within a theme park" called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Several attractions including rides, shops and restaurants are being planned. One interesting rumor is that a custom MagiQuest is in development for the park. MagiQuest is an interactive game you play using a wand that sort of operates like a remote control. In this application, kids could buy a wand, and would be able to point and cast spells on anything that had a small lightning bolt on it. I've played Magiquest in Tennessee--it's pretty clever. For example, you point and cast on a chest, and it magically opens and lights up. In another, you point and cast at a screen to battle a dragon, or to free a fairy. I can see this as a really amazing attribute to a Harry Potter themed park.

An exclusive video was aired in Florida about the progress of the parks that are to be opened in 2010. They're in two parts below for your viewing pleasure!

2009-08-05T16:04:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is T-shirt day! Don't forget to bring your t-shirts or something to put an iron-on transfer on.

Black is more vampire-ish, but any color will do. Alice says to bring something black!

Book Discussion: Maggie Quinn, Girl Vs. Evil

2009-08-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

Here's where to post your thoughts about Maggie Quinn!

If you haven't, but want to read them in order, here's the series (so far!):
1. Prom Dates from Hell
2. Hell Week
3. Highway to Hell

New Moon Sneak Peek at Comic-Con

2009-07-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

Here's two clips that were shown exclusively at last week's Comic-Con convention. They are not top-quality, but it's still fun to see a bit of the upcoming movie!

Eclipse Movie News!

2009-07-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

Yes, this news is about Eclipse, the third movie, even though the world has not yet seen the second movie, New Moon. As you may already know, New Moon is set for a November 20, 2009 release, and Eclipse will be released just a short seven months later on June 30, 2010. (Which, by the way, I think is super-awesome! Thanks Summit Entertainment for NOT pulling a Warner Bros. and holding back the third film to suit your own needs!)

Long time rumors were confirmed that 30 Days of Night director David Slade will be the director for Eclipse. Also, it was revealed that there is a casting call out for three characters: Riley, and the Clearwater sibs, Leah and Seth. It was also revealed that shooting for the film will take place in Vancouver from August 17 through October 31 (I guess many of the cast will be vampires for Halloween!).

And finally, we have a new cast member to announce: Xavier Samuel (pictured above) has been cast in the role of Riley. Riley was the vamp from Victoria's army who have targeted Bella. He should have a juicy role in what we hope will be an awesome fight scene between Riley and Edward.

Taylor Lautner interview

2009-07-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

For you Jacob fans, here's a cool interview with the seriously nice-guy Taylor Lautner:

Book Discussion: Mortal Instruments Series

2009-07-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

July's discussion was on the Mortal Instruments series of books by Cassandra Clare. If you want to read them, start with the first book, City of Bones. I think we all agreed at the Bella's Book Club meeting that this series was a really good one. The books keep you going, with it's thrilling ups and downs.

Here's some comments that I picked up from the discussion. Feel free to post your own comments below.

"There were a lot of surprises in this book and I didn't see things coming!"

"We know that the City of Bones is a reference to the place that the Silent Brothers live, and we know that the City of Glass is Alicante, but what is the City of Ashes?"

"I was really mad at the ending [of City of Bones] to find out that [two unnamed characters] can't be boyfriend and girlfriend!"

Guinew Moon

2009-07-09T06:24:00.001-07:00

It features a guinea pig...don't ask, just watch.

New book selection for August discussion

2009-07-06T11:26:00.000-07:00

There was some confusion at the Bella's Book Club meeting on July 2 about the next book discussion. Originally, we selected Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side as our August selection, however, DUE TO BOOK AVAILABILITY, we have postponed that book until September.

Instead, we have chosen Rosemary Clement-Moore's Maggie Quinn, Girl vs. Evil series. There are three books in the series, which is really quite good. Start with Maggie's high school book, Prom Dates from Hell. Maggie Quinn is a fun, multi-dimensional character who really becomes your best friend on each book's adventure. The books are spiced with supernatural suspense, laced with romance, and sprinkled with humor. Enjoy them!

The Maggie Quinn series, in order:
1. Prom Dates from Hell
2. Hell Week
3. Highway to Hell

2009-07-02T06:26:00.001-07:00

Here's some pics from New Moon filming in Italy! It's just how we imagined it!
Click on the image to see a larger version.

Buffy takes down Edward Cullen?!?!

2009-06-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

I'm no Buffy fan, but this is hilarious. (Take it in stride, Twilighters...it's just a spoof!) Many KUDOS goes out to Jonathan McIntosh at rebelliouspixels.com for really clever editing!

Get the first chapter of The Van Alen Legacy delivered to you for FREE!

2009-06-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, Melissa De La Cruz's Blue Bloods series continues with book #4, to be published on October 6th. It is titled, The Van Alen Legacy, and chronicles the doomed love affair between Schuyler Van Alen and Jack Force, both high-society vampires in Manhattan.

Melissa De La Cruz sent out copies of chapter one of this new book on Friday, June 19th via e-mail. Yours truly received hers, but I have yet to read this juicy tidbit of what is expected to be a very enthralling new book! If you are interested, you too, can receive a copy of the first chapter by emailing the author at: melissa@melissa-delacruz.com . (This is not a link--copy and paste the address into your email.) Apparently, they will e-mail out the first chapter to anyone who asks for one each Friday until September 1st. For more info, see the entry on Melissa De La Cruz's online diary here.

For those of you who haven't read the series yet, here's a video that kinda summarizes the series in a cool way, but doesn't give away too much of the plot. Enjoy!

Vampire Diaries: premiere set for September!

2009-06-17T20:41:00.000-07:00

The CW announced their fall lineup premiere dates today. We will finally get to see The Vampire Diaries TV series in it's first show on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.!

Here's the full deal:

Tuesday, Sept. 8
8 pm 90210
9 pm Melrose Place (new series)

Wednesday, Sept. 9
8 pm America's Next Top Model (two-hour premiere)

Thursday, Sept. 10
8 pm The Vampire Diaries (new series)
9 pm Supernatural

Monday, Sept. 14
8 pm One Tree Hill
9 pm Gossip Girl

Wednesday, Sept. 16
9 pm The Beautiful Life (new series)

Friday, Sept. 25
8 pm Smallville
9 pm Top Model "encores"

July Book Topic: The Mortal Instruments

2009-06-15T21:21:00.000-07:00

The July selection for Bella's Book Club is The Mortal Instrumentst trilogy by Cassandra Clare. If you are unable to come to the library on July 2 at 3:30 for the live, in-person discussion, we will have a virtual discussion on this blog starting June 29.

If you are reading along with us, here is the series in order (the picture shows them backward).

1. City of Bones
2. City of Ashes
3. City of Glass

So, all of you out there in web-land, READ along with us! Enjoy these books, then leave comments on the Book Discussion page that I'll set up. We love to hear your comments!

New Moon secrets revealed on ET...

2009-06-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

Countdown To New Moon Trailer!!!!

2009-05-29T07:28:00.001-07:00

SEE IT HERE FIRST!
The first trailer for 'New Moon" will debut on Sunday's MTV Movie Awards! We are eagerly anticipating our first glance into the new movie! You can use the widget below to count down the minutes (and yes, even seconds!) until the premiere. Here's the MAGIC -- as soon as the trailer airs on MTV, this countdown clock will transform into a video screen where you can watch the trailer (over and over again!!!) whenever you want!

MTV Movie Awards Twilight: New Moon

Book Discussion: Evernight by Cynthia Gray

2009-05-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

Okay! Let's talk!
Did you finish this month's book, Evernight? What did you think? If you're not sure what to write in the comments field, here's a few questions you could answer...

1. Did you enjoy the big surprise in the book? Did you expect it, or was it a total shock? How did it change your opinions of the characters?

2. Grudge match: Lucas vs. Balthazar... Who makes a better boyfriend for Bianca? Why?

3. Bianca has some difficulties adjusting to a new place. What do you think is in her past that makes it so hard for her?

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COMMENT! We love to read what others think of the books that we are reading!

CW's Vampire Diaries Trailer!

2009-05-22T14:40:00.000-07:00

Woo-HOO! Here's a treat for the weekend! We have footage from the new Vampire Diaries TV series slated to begin on the CW network in the fall on Thursday nights at 8. Below is the teaser trailer (the red box) which is less than two minutes long. Below that is other footage (in gold), which is over three minutes long.

Rob Pattinson talks at the Cannes Film Festival

2009-05-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

Rob Pattinson is at the Cannes Film Festival for a few days before traveling on to Italy where the final days of shooting 'New Moon' will occur. He said some pretty interesting things!

Rob revealed that he has definitely been signed on to play Edward in the film version of Breaking Dawn! Having his star power linked to the project seems to guarantee that a fourth film will be made, and will hopefully attract other cast members to return.

Rob also talked a little about New Moon. Skeptics have pointed out that Edward appears very little in the book version, but to appeal to the legions of RPattz fans, rumors have circulated that the film will include more Edward in the plot. (And let's face it--who doesn't want to see more Rob Pattinson? He's simply adorable!)
According to the Hollywood Reporter:
The script adaptation for "New Moon" beefs up his character's role considerably -- in the book, Edward is a "a voice in Bella's head," he said.
Said Pattinson, laughing: "You're playing a figment in Bella's imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2-D way. I hope it doesn't translate onscreen as being boring." The hardworking actor is taking a few days off after completing "New Moon" before the start of the "Remember Me" shoot. He plans three days off after an eight-week planned shoot for "Remember Me" before finishing "Eclipse" before October.

New Moon Poster!

2009-05-20T07:38:00.001-07:00