Vampire Bites

Ok, gals (& guys?) I finally finished up my rather belated devouring of Breaking Dawn, and the verdict is...

I have to be honest...

One thumbs up--&, yes, one thumbs down

(I can hear you yelling now, but as someone once said, "honesty is the best policy," right? :)

What I liked:

1. Bella kicked b*tt
2. She didn't eat her dad
3. She got to "keep" both her boys
4. She's matured (no more whining!)
5. But, above all, as always, our dear Edward :)

What I didn't:

1. It all seemed to wrap up a tad too neatly
2. The whole weird Jacob middle book thing
3. That even weirder sci fi Rosemary's Baby thing (creepy gross!)

Still, it was grand to hang with the Cullen crew & friends again--can't beat that!

Your turn--time to comment away!

P.S. Have fun at school Tuesday! :)

Breaking News

Just a friendly update from your local frazzled teen librarian--I'm finally, finally almost done with Breaking Dawn, so we can dish soon. Also, I hope you all are enjoying these final weeks of summer. Rest up & enjoy a few fluffy reads before homework resumes (which, by the way, I am finally, finally finished with FOREVER!

Alas, I can no longer share in your pain.

Sorry (not!)

:)

P.S. I'm also finally getting around to order some fresh goods--keep an eye on the newbie shelf!

I'm still here (just not reading quite yet!)

Greetings & Salutations, my readerly people!

Just wanted to let y'all know that Breaking Dawn has, at long last, finally made it into that old backpack of mine, & I aim to read it before the week's out.

Scouts honor! :)

Looking forward to lots of fantastical blog discussions--& a real lively chat when book group resumes next month...

Calling all Summer Readers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi'ya all!

Just a quick reminder that this Sat. 8/9 @ 5:00 is the very final moment to turn in tickets for the summer reading raffle and Extra Challenge 'cuz we'll be drawing for prizes come Wed...

So, get 'em in!!!

And, I'll give ya a holler when ya win!!!

FYI: I'm avoiding your comments like the plague 'til I, too, have a chance to read Breaking Dawn, lest one of you slip & let the cat (or wolf) outta the bag. Summer school's almost over, and I've been looking forward to my treat for far too long!

(Thanks for your patience--and I promise that we'll dish soon!)

Gotta LOVE that Sunrise...!!!

BREAKING DAWN PRE-RELEASE PARTY

FRIDAY AUG. 1, 6-8 PM

FOR TEENS (& TWILIGHT LOVING LIBRARIANS) ONLY!!!

IT'LL BE A BASH W/ BITE...

MUSIC, SNACKS, GAMES GALORE, & LOTS, LOTS MORE!

(so, if ya don't come, i can think of one librarian who retains the right to give ya

the old Twilight series silent treatment!) J/K :)

Kiki Strike: Read it or else!

Have any of you read Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City yet? If not, you might want to check this book out. It's one of my new personal favorites. If New York City, quirky super-spies, secret passages, advice on how to kick butt, and a group of crime-fighting delinquent Girl Scouts sound like fun, this might be the perfect read for you.

Also look for the sequel, Kiki Strike: The Empress's Tomb for more of Ananka, Kiki, and the Irregulars' adventures.

If you loved Kiki Strike as much as I did, or if you have an eye for all things weird, check out Ananka's Diary. This blog is updated almost daily by beloved Kiki Strike author Kristen Miller. She shares stories and pictres of strange sights and urban legends. If you like all things funky and bizarre, this might be a fun place to look from time to time.

Have you read anything interesting recently. Please share your favorites with us... Just hit that "comments" link under this - or any - post in the blog.

"Calling All Gamers...!"

A Gentle Reminder from Yours' Truly:

OPEN GAMING

WED. 7/23

(as in one week from today)

2:30-4:30 PM

U Know the Drill--Come One, Come All; Bring Your Buds,

& feel free to wear your old, comfy duds...

Ok, so my poetry skills need a little work...

BIG :)