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Hardcover April 28, 2010

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It’s been a long time since I’ve read a real book.  I read all the time, but lately, all of the books have been on my e-reader, the Amazon Kindle.  I’ve written before how much I love this gadget.  One of the best parts is that I can pre-order a book (before it’s release) and it will be automatically downloaded when it becomes available. I was anticipating one such down load for yesterday.  The 8th book in one of my favorite series was scheduled to be released yesterday, so I placed my pre-order over 6 weeks ago and marked the event on my calendar.  I was VERY upset on Saturday morning to receive and email that said that it was not going to be immediately available for the Kindle.  (I don’t know why.)  They offered me the hardcover edition at the Kindle price and so, of course, I purchased it.  They did send it out right away, but I did have to wait 24 extra hours.  It arrived today and I’m already on chapter 8.  I have to admit that I miss the Kindle edition and will probably purchase that too, when it comes out just so I can always have it with me.

 

Twilight November 18, 2008

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In my attempt to convalesce and get over this stupid cough thing… I’ve recently gone back to reading… A favorite hobby that I haven’t carved out much time lately.  I recently purchased an Amazon Kindle (which I love and will tell you about in another post) and I started with Oprah’s current selection The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.  I thought it would be great because it had a lot to do with dogs… but I didn’t care for it much. Maybe I didn’t “get” it… I had to force myself to finish it.  

My next choice came from some unexpected enthusiasm from my son.  Steel had chosen to read Twilight to fulfill his book report obligation for the quarter.  Many of the kids are reading it and it had been recommended.  His enthusiasm has been infections.  He has never (never) enjoyed a book like he has this one.  So much so that he insist that I buy the next in the series (New Moon) before he complete the first one.  I told Sierra about it so she picked it up and enjoyed it as well.

Not to be left out… I had to read it to see what all of the excitement is about.  I read the first (Twilight) in about 3 days.  I got so hooked on the story… I read the remaining books in the series… (New Moon, Ecliplse and Breaking Dawn) in THREE DAYS!  I can’t believe it myself.  If there was a 5th… I’d be on that one already too instead of writing this blog.

Needless to say, I haven’t accomplished much else.  The basic housekeeping, a few loads of laundry and a meal here or there is all I’ve had time for… but well worth it.  My dogs can’t figure out what’s wrong with me.  Charlie has not left my side.

I thought these books were great.  I understand there will be a new series of the same story written in a different character’s perspective and I’ll be sure to read those as well.

Twilight the movie will be released on Friday the 21st.  I’ll be there.