Friday, October 30, 2009

It was probably inevitable...

I promise I'm not trying post only Twilight stuff, but seriously you have to check this out. With Stephenie Meyer's works completely taking over the lives of many teenagers, I'm sure it was only a matter of time before they only spoke Twilight...

Brian Leaf, an author of several test preparatory books has now created Defining Twilight: Vocabulary workbook for unlocking the SAT. Yes, you read that right. It's a Twilight themed study guide.

Although the sensible part of me wants to mock the very existence of this, I actually think it's a great idea. I mean, why not? Between the Twilight Series and the Harry Potter Series, hundreds of thousands of kids (and adults for that matter) who would have never picked up a book for pleasure finally have and discovered... (wait for it....) they ACTUALLY LIKE READING!

Plus, if have to study, you might as well enjoy it.

Just in case you were planning on brushing up on your standardized test skills, they are also making a New Moon study guide




I searched, but have yet to find either a Hunger Games guide or a Harry Potter Guide. The SAT tutors obviously still have some work to do.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

New Moon, New Links



Well, the blog has sit pretty dormant for a while. We've had a pretty low key summer and fall and are getting ready for our annual Christmas Book Club as well as November, which I would now like to designate as New Moon Month.

With the release of the movie less than a month away, the studio is hyping it up as much as they can (as if they really need to!) Still, I'm happy to have all the little clips and scenes they're willing to give us. Some of you may have already seen these, but for those who haven't, here's a round up of all the latest sneak peeks..


Wolfpack Clip
For anyone whose excited about seeing the werewolves come to life. Here's a behind the scenes look at their making as well as some great peeks at what they will look like. I know I'm a bit in the minority for being a wolfpack fan, but you all can just be excited for me anyway.

Volturi Fight
Check out a snippet of Edward and Dimitri (or wait was it Felix?-- who cares, they're hot Volturi!) in show down over Bella. Not in the book but SOOO worth it to be added

Meet Jacob Black

Once again, just be happy for me. No, seriously, it's worth it to watch.

Too Late Now

Paul changes in front of Bella. It rocks.


Protect Her

Risk Everything
Both of these are the same vein. Jacob and Edward on opposite sides, Bella in the middle but always in danger... you get the idea.

Also for those of you who are already looking forward, here's the title treatment for Eclipse.. (YAY!)

Eclipse title



and finally... in honor of Halloween this weeked, I saw this comic in the paper on Sunday and knew I had to share..




Hope to see everyone tomorrow at Rachel's! Have a great Halloween!