5 Minutes for Books — The Host

by Jennifer Donovan

I have been wanting to read Stephanie Meyer’s vampire trilogy (which begins with Twilight) for some time now. They were originally written for Young Adult readers, but have gained an adult following as well.

No, I’m not into vampires, nor did I think that I would be into alien parasitic life forms that have conquered earth and are using human bodies as their hosts. . . but I was swept off my feet by The Host. From chapter one, all I wanted to do was keep reading until the story had reached its conclusion. With over 600 pages, it’s a good thing that I was reading it on a relaxing beach vacation, because I stuck with this thing and finished it within 24 hours. I’m not sure how I would have managed childcare, housekeeping and meal preparation on top of the desire to get to the end of the story.

I marvel at writers who can create something from nothing. Creating an original story about regular people is hard enough to do well, but to create a compelling human drama in the midst of a new reality–as Meyer has–is astonishing to me.thehostcover1.jpg

The Host is set on a futuristic earth where a colony of silvery worm-like life form who call themselves Souls have taken over control of Earth by inserting themselves into the human bodies. Generally that wipes out the personality of the human, and the Soul takes complete control, but when the soul Wanderer is implanted into host Melanie Stryder, things are a bit different. Melanie is one of the few humans left, a part of the resistance who are fighting hard to preserve their race. When Wanderer takes hold of Melanie’s brain, she continues to hear Melanie’s thoughts and desires. Melanie is angry by being trapped in her own body, and Wanderer is frustrated by her lack of complete control. The struggle between the two souls trapped in one body is compelling in a strangely relatable way. Caring about an alien and a rebel human surprised me, but I did become deeply vested in these characters, as well as those in the resistance cell that stumble upon.

Reading my description just doesn’t do this story justice. If you like a good suspenseful story with a little romance, an imaginative setting and real-life twists and turns, give this a try, even if sci-fi and fantasy aren’t what you normally read.

Another strong selling point of this novel is the lack of profanity or sex. Think the creative genius and storytelling ability of Stephen King without the backdrop of profanity and other vulgarities. You can read more about the author and an excerpt of the book at Stephanie Meyer’s website, which gives a tagline that sums it up for me describing her books, “Science fiction for people who don’t like science fiction.” The publisher’s website also includes an excerpt and a cool preview video.

If you’d like to win one of three copies of this book, leave a comment here. I’ll announce the winner in next week’s column.

The winners of Sweet Caroline are #72 Aubrey and #69 The Mamahood.



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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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1 Kara June 2, 2008 at 12:31 am

I’ve been wanting to read this! Unfortunately I’m #160 in the hold list at our library so it’s going to be months before I can get it through there :P

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2 Robyn June 2, 2008 at 12:32 am

I LOVE the twilight Series and really want to read the Host. Stephenie’s novels really do suck you in!

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3 Noreen June 2, 2008 at 1:07 am

you gave a great discription, I want to read it now!!

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4 Natalie June 2, 2008 at 1:08 am

That sounds great…I like that you mention it lacks the profanity and sex of so many other books these days. I like that so much more than books that are full of it!

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5 Bing June 2, 2008 at 1:13 am

I definitely love suspense story..I would rather read than watching it on the screen. And reading your descriptions makes my imagination works at all..Oh I really want to have it…Now I am looking forward to have The Host be part of my books collection. Thanks for sharing :)

Bing

http://mygrowingdaughter.eachday.com

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6 Lachelle June 2, 2008 at 1:16 am

I got hooked on her vampire series last summer and pretty much didn’t get anything done all week that I read them! But I definitely need a new book for my upcoming San Diego vacation and would love this one.

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7 Knitting Queen June 2, 2008 at 1:52 am

I’m always on the lookout for a great new book!

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8 Stephanie June 2, 2008 at 3:34 am

This definitely sounds like it will be a movie someday. I’d love to read the book before it becomes “famous” in the film industry. I’m sure it would keep me on the edge of my seat!

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9 themotherboard June 2, 2008 at 3:40 am

There are over 500 holds for this book at my library.
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I would *LOVE* to win a copy of this book! I need a new book for my upcoming vacation!

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10 chyk June 2, 2008 at 6:41 am

sounds enthralling

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11 Courtney June 2, 2008 at 6:52 am

I adored her Twilight trilogy and am anxiously waiting for the next book in August. I’d love to win this one!

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12 Delilah Vela June 2, 2008 at 7:00 am

My daughter loves the Twilight trilogy, she started a trend with her friends,when they saw her read the books they started reading the books too.

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13 TheAngelForever
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June 2, 2008 at 7:09 am

I am currently finishing up Eclipse (3rd of the Twilight series books) and love Meyer’s writing style. She took vampire book to a new level for people who normally would not even consider it. I have heard amazing things about The Host and would love to have my own copy to read.

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14 Teresa W. June 2, 2008 at 7:25 am

Loved her Twilight trilogy and I’ve been looking forward to this one!

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15 Becky June 2, 2008 at 7:35 am

My teens and I LOVE Stephanie Meyers. Thanks for the great review of The Host. I can’t wait to read it.

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16 Jill L June 2, 2008 at 7:46 am

Sounds like a creepy read. I love that it is without the profanity.

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17 Steph Elias June 2, 2008 at 7:47 am

The Host sounds like a great book. Id love to read it.

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18 Mama Zen June 2, 2008 at 7:51 am

This sounds really cool!

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19 Louise Brouillette June 2, 2008 at 7:53 am

Sounds like a great read

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20 Katrina (Callapidder Days) June 2, 2008 at 8:03 am

Okay, sign me up! I’m not usually into vampires or aliens either, but a good story can pull me in regardless of the backdrop.

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21 Summer June 2, 2008 at 8:04 am

This is a book I’m planning to read. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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22 Mya Brooks June 2, 2008 at 8:21 am

This is such my type of reading!!! Please Enter me!!!

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23 Kellys Krazy Kids June 2, 2008 at 8:24 am

I’ve read the first book in the series, and now I’m hooked! I’d love to win!

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24 Karen Everrett June 2, 2008 at 8:37 am

As a librarian and mom/stepmom of 3 teen girls, I can vouch for the incredible popularity of this author! Even my non-reader devoured these books! Keep going Stephenie Meyer!

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25 julie June 2, 2008 at 8:40 am

sounds great..love sci fi fiction
3beez at bellsouth dot net

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26 Ashley June 2, 2008 at 8:55 am

I’ve heard great things about this series and would love to win!

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27 Allison June 2, 2008 at 9:17 am

I’ve heard about this book and have been wanting to read it. I love sci fi, and lately it’s become a bit of an obsession!

Thanks :)

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28 Linda June 2, 2008 at 9:17 am

Looks like a great read

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29 K. Cleaver June 2, 2008 at 9:19 am

I’d be interested in reading this. I like futuristic type books/shows.

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30 Hil'Lesha June 2, 2008 at 10:06 am

Sounds great! :)

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31 Tobye June 2, 2008 at 10:07 am

I’ve been wanting to read these books. Sounds great!

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32 Char June 2, 2008 at 10:07 am

Suprisingly I think I might enjoy some sci-fi like this. Hook a girl up!

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33 canadacole June 2, 2008 at 10:08 am

All of my friends are ga-ga over Twilight but I haven’t gotten to them yet. I’d love to give Meyer a try!

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34 emily June 2, 2008 at 10:24 am

I really enjoyed the Twilight series, and would love the chance to read The Host!

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35 Aniela R. June 2, 2008 at 10:32 am

i love that’s it’s so creative and yet clean.

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36 Romie June 2, 2008 at 10:38 am

I’m on a long waiting list at the library for this too!

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37 Adventures in Mommyland June 2, 2008 at 10:55 am

I would love to win a copy, it is almost impossible to get one from the library:)

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38 mon June 2, 2008 at 11:04 am

i’d love to add this one to my summer reading

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39 Richelle F June 2, 2008 at 11:14 am

Sounds like a great read!

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40 Michele June 2, 2008 at 11:16 am

She is one of my favorite authors…I’m reading this book right now and you are so right…it’s excellent! I’m hoping to finish it sometime this week.

It would make an excellent gift!

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41 Holly Blanco June 2, 2008 at 11:27 am

My daughter and I enjoyed reading “Twillight”, New Moon, and “Eclipse”. We are anxiously awaiting the “Twillight” movie. We would love to win and read “The Host”

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42 Mandy June 2, 2008 at 11:43 am

Sounds like a good read! Would love to check it out!

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43 Desmond June 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Count me in!

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44 Cocoa June 2, 2008 at 12:31 pm

As another of her fans I’m anxiously awaiting the release of the Twilight movie this December!

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45 Jennifer Barnett June 2, 2008 at 1:10 pm

Wow, this sounds like a great book. A mix of Sci-Fi Thrille with some real “human” interest.

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46 Linda Peters June 2, 2008 at 1:11 pm

would love to read this one

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47 Rachel June 2, 2008 at 1:23 pm

I’ve tried to get this book from the library, but all copies are being held. I’ve been wanting to read it since I heard about it, but it just hasn’t happened yet.

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48 kelli June 2, 2008 at 1:27 pm

OOH I want to read this! I haven’t finished the whole Twilight series yet, but I just got notice the second one is on hold for me at the library, finally. :)

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49 Bradley June 2, 2008 at 1:48 pm

My brother told me this was a good one. Looks like an interesting read! I wouldn’t mind having it to read for myself.

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50 Nodins Nest June 2, 2008 at 1:50 pm

would be great to read again! ( I mean something other than childrens books :)

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51 Sierra Rendon June 2, 2008 at 1:53 pm

I just read this by borrowing it from my sister! I’d love a copy to send to my Pop. He loves sci-fi. It’s a GREAT book! :) She’s an awesome writer…

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52 charline s June 2, 2008 at 1:53 pm

Sounds like a great book.

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53 Anne June 2, 2008 at 2:08 pm

Nothing is better than a good, gripping book and a few minutes of peace and quiet to be able to read! Great giveaway!!

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54 Roseann Kies June 2, 2008 at 2:22 pm

I’d love to read this one!

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55 Judy J. June 2, 2008 at 2:28 pm

It sounds like an allegory on our battle between the spirit and the flesh. I would love to read it!

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56 Michael Capp June 2, 2008 at 2:43 pm

I want to win!

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57 lace June 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm

Just watched the trailer for the book. Sounds great.

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58 World's Greatest Mommy June 2, 2008 at 3:14 pm

I love the Twilight series. (Just got done pre-ordering Breaking Dawn.)

Haven’t read The Host yet, but it sounds intriguing. I didn’t think I’d be into a vampire book either, but I’m learning to try new things.

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59 Rodney K June 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm

I sure hope I win thanks

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60 Beth June 2, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Sounds like a great book that I would love to add to my collection (after reading of course!)

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61 Donna W June 2, 2008 at 3:27 pm

This looks like a book I would enjoy!

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62 Krisinda Smith June 2, 2008 at 3:32 pm

This will give me something cool to read while I’m recovering from surgery!

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63 Megan B. June 2, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Thanks so much, I would love this!

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64 Tisha June 2, 2008 at 3:42 pm

This book sounds like a cool read… I like that it is suspenseful and romantic at the same time!

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65 Tricia June 2, 2008 at 3:49 pm

I would love to win a copy of this book. I really getting back into reading. Made Hubby take tv out of our bedroom just so I would spend time in there reading not watching tv.

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66 Bebemiqui June 2, 2008 at 3:56 pm

I love her vamp trilogy and really want to read this one!

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67 Nancy June 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm

I would love to win. I’ve read the Twilight series and am interested to see what this book is like.

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68 Marion June 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm

This sounds like a great story. Would love to read it!

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69 killlashandra June 2, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Wow, I would love to win a copy of this book. My step daughter and I both read all the vampire books and the story really is page turner and hard to put down. I would love to read this one too.

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70 kelli June 2, 2008 at 4:29 pm

I would love to read this!

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71 Stephanie June 2, 2008 at 5:05 pm

I have been waiting for this book to come out! I would love to win!

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72 Aubrey June 2, 2008 at 5:16 pm

I have this on hold at the library, but it would be so much better to actually own it!

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73 Ann Fantom June 2, 2008 at 5:30 pm

I would love to win this! Please enter me

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74 Adrienne Gordon June 2, 2008 at 5:41 pm

i’ve heard real good things about this book

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75 susan varney June 2, 2008 at 5:51 pm

sounds like a good read

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76 Cheryl Free June 2, 2008 at 5:52 pm

I’d love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

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77 Tara R. June 2, 2008 at 6:00 pm

I’d like to give it a try!

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78 Naomi June 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm

My husband reads only sci-fi but this sounds like one I would read, too!

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79 geekbearinggifts June 2, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Ooh! I just finished reading Twilight, and I’m now a Stephenie Meyer fan. Thanks for the offer!

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80 Mary June 2, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Great giveaway, thanks!

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81 Kimberly B. June 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm

This book sounds great and Twilight was terrific! I hope I win!

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82 Staci J. June 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm

This book sounds fabulous!

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83 Tonya Froemel June 2, 2008 at 6:23 pm

like to win this

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84 Kathy Scott June 2, 2008 at 6:48 pm

I am looking for some summer reading. Thanks for the chance.

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85 Nora Scott-Platt June 2, 2008 at 7:07 pm

I haven’t heard of this book before, but it feels like a good read.

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86 Cindi June 2, 2008 at 7:26 pm

No profanity and no sex. Sign me up! Actually, it sounds like an intense plot with a strong, angry heroine. You go girl! I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks very much…..Cindi

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87 Linda Moeller June 2, 2008 at 7:37 pm

I love a good book to read in the summer shade.

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88 Deborah Wellenstein June 2, 2008 at 8:27 pm

The author has had great success in the Teen genre; I look forward to reading her first foray into adult fiction.

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89 Rebel V June 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm

sounds interesting, please enter me.

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90 Kathy Davis June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Sound like a really great book

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91 Christel June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

I’ve started reading the Twilight trilogy. I’m starting the second book soon. I would love to read The Host.

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92 Heather June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Sounds interesting. I’ve been known to like science fiction – and fantasy, and while I think most of Stephen King’s stuff is freak me out in the dark creepy, this sounds like more of an internal struggle than a creepy struggle.

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93 Dan Smith June 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Please enter me

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94 Susan Smith June 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Sounds interesting

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95 Sandy F. June 2, 2008 at 10:10 pm

OOHHH…sounds so interesting. Both my husband and I would really enjoy this book. Count me in…thanks :O)

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96 Belinda A. June 2, 2008 at 11:24 pm

This sounds like the perfect summer read – and a nice change from parenting magazines . . .

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97 Cara June 2, 2008 at 11:50 pm

I would love this book, I haven’t read much more than childrens books in a long while.

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98 Susan C June 2, 2008 at 11:59 pm

This sounds wonderfully scary!

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99 Sarah M June 3, 2008 at 12:13 am

I LOVE Stephenie Meyer! She’s one of my favorite authors, but I haven’t had a chance to read this one yet (they haven’t gotten it in at our library yet). I’ve heard that it’s very good, and I love to be entered in your contest. By the way, you really should read the Twilight series, some of the most easy to read but complex stories I’ve ever read. Thanks for the chance to win.

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100 Pauline M June 3, 2008 at 12:33 am

I have never read any of Stephanie Meyer’s books before, but I had the great pleasure of meeting her at a TV station in Utah a few weeks ago and she is an absolutely wonderful person! Very sweet and down to earth. I am now reading one of her Twilight Series books and love it. I would love to move on to The Host when I finish this one! Thanks

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101 Corrie C June 3, 2008 at 2:12 am

You guys always have good give aways!

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102 marleen davis June 3, 2008 at 2:17 am

I’ve heard nothing but good things about this novel. I’m anxious to read it and hope I win. Thanks for the chance!

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103 Carrie S June 3, 2008 at 2:28 am

I saw this at borders yesterday and put it on my mental to read list! I’d love to win it :)

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104 Stephen Saunders June 3, 2008 at 2:43 am

sweet prize.

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105 sandy June 3, 2008 at 3:20 am

nice

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106 Deborah Rosen June 3, 2008 at 4:04 am

Your description was great! I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about “The Host” but I really wasn’t clear about the story line until you explained it. Now I really want to win!

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107 Terra Heck June 3, 2008 at 4:25 am

This sounds like an interesting read.

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108 David June 3, 2008 at 6:37 am

I’m looking forward to reading this book as I’ve heard a lot about it.

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109 Lisa June 3, 2008 at 6:55 am

Funny, I was just talking of these books to my husband yesterday, I would love to win… Thank you

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110 david basile June 3, 2008 at 7:22 am

looks like a good read

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111 Debbie June 3, 2008 at 7:37 am

I have heard so much about these books from my dd. She has been wanting to read them. Winning one would be great! :)

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112 Lisa Fosses June 3, 2008 at 7:50 am

I just finished a god book and need a new read

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113 Susan June 3, 2008 at 8:15 am

Sounds interesting!

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114 Carol G June 3, 2008 at 8:35 am

Haven’t read any of her books, but the idea of a good story without the current prevalence of profanity and extreme sex would be welcome.

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115 ANNE S June 3, 2008 at 9:00 am

Ususally don’t care for vampire stories, but this sounds different. thanks

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116 Playful Professional June 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

I just finished the Twilight series and LOVED it! I would love to win these and get to read another one of her books!!

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117 Karen M June 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

Please enter me!

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118 Patty June 3, 2008 at 10:01 am

Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

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119 Nicol June 3, 2008 at 10:03 am

I really enjoyed the Twilight series and I have been waiting to read this one. Thanks!

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120 Linda Howard June 3, 2008 at 10:44 am

Please enter me; I would love to read this!

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121 Jess V. June 3, 2008 at 10:52 am

Please enter me. It looks like a good summer read.

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122 tim brown June 3, 2008 at 11:21 am

Please enter me.
THANK YOU GOD BLESS

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123 jan koontz June 3, 2008 at 11:48 am

just to cool

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124 Jenny June 3, 2008 at 11:57 am

I just bought this. I can’t wait to read it.

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125 Linda Pinto June 3, 2008 at 12:15 pm

This is a very good read. Please enter me.

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126 Belinda June 3, 2008 at 12:22 pm

I love Stephenie Meyer. I am a member of the Twilighters fan club. I’m waiting for her next book Breaking Dawn. I would love a copy of The Host to keep me busy until then. If it’s as good as her other books…I would love to read it. Thanks!

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127 Ana June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pm

so cool

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128 Angel June 3, 2008 at 12:53 pm

i love it

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129 Maja June 3, 2008 at 12:53 pm

pick me

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130 SJ June 3, 2008 at 1:43 pm

I’d love to win!

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131 Tarah June 3, 2008 at 1:50 pm

I’d love a book to escape into for a few days!

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132 Angela J June 3, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Sounds like it would be a good read.

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133 Sarah June 3, 2008 at 2:09 pm

enter me!

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134 Linda Lansford June 3, 2008 at 2:15 pm

I would love to read this!

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135 Forgetfulone June 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm

I really want to read this book!

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136 israel y June 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm

thanks for the contest

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137 jeanette malan June 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm

heard great things about this series

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138 Holly June 3, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Sounds like a good read!!

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139 Amy June 3, 2008 at 3:40 pm

I’ve been interested in reading this series for a while. Thanks for the contest.

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140 judy brittle June 3, 2008 at 3:56 pm

i just recently heard about the host and its sounds sooo good. i will have to read the series.

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141 Mike Weisberg June 3, 2008 at 5:23 pm

I want to win

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142 Lina Correa June 3, 2008 at 5:33 pm

I read the three books in her first series…great!

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143 Lisa writes... June 3, 2008 at 5:43 pm

Count me in! I’ve been dying to read the Twilight trilogy (my son has and he loved them)–but they’re always gone from the library!

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144 Jessica Mcghee June 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm

I would to read one of her books! I keep seeing them and have just never tried one.

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145 Kari Follett June 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm

I’d love to win this, my 12 yr old daughter loves, loves her Twilight series and has them all!!

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146 Adriana BH June 3, 2008 at 7:07 pm

Love her books! Thank you.

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147 Barbara Fox June 3, 2008 at 7:10 pm

Sounds good!

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148 Tanya Moyer June 3, 2008 at 7:23 pm

Ooohh…sounds totally good. I have not read these books, but they sound interesting. Sign me up please?! Thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

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149 DeeAnn June 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Love sci-fi, so looking forward to reading this book. Thanks ;)

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150 Ivan Girl June 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm

i hope i am eligible.

i really want to have a copy of this book.

please? :)

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151 Catherine copeland June 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm

I love Stephanie Myers

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152 megan June 3, 2008 at 9:20 pm

I don’t know about a vampire books but the other posters reccommendations have peaked my interest. Please enter me.

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153 Vicki Wurgler June 3, 2008 at 10:10 pm

taken over control of Earth-this sounds so good!

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154 Kat Bryan June 3, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Now that’s a different plot. Would love to read the book. If I don’t win, I’ll have to check the library.

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155 Linda June 3, 2008 at 11:18 pm

Good Luck

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156 ~Leigh June 3, 2008 at 11:36 pm

Stephanie Meyer is on my list of favorite authors. I’d love to win The Host. It would be a great read during long summer days at the pool.

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157 Valerie Mitchell June 4, 2008 at 1:08 am

What a wonderful prize!

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158 Crissybug June 4, 2008 at 2:07 am

I have heard so many good things about this book! Hopefully I can win a copy!

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159 Patricia Simpkin June 4, 2008 at 9:59 am

I’d love to own this book.

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160 Rebecca Snodgrass June 4, 2008 at 10:03 am

too cool

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161 mindy June 4, 2008 at 10:41 am

good read thanks

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162 william causey June 4, 2008 at 11:58 am

would love to read this

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163 Karen June 4, 2008 at 12:29 pm

I want this one sad bad! My daughter loves the Eclipse books, but I told her I have to read this one first. :)

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164 Timothy Glenn June 4, 2008 at 12:56 pm

would love to add this one to my collection

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165 P. Adams June 4, 2008 at 12:58 pm

My daughter is having a cow to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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166 Shannon B. June 4, 2008 at 1:26 pm

My husband is a high school teacher and Stephanie’s books were recommended to him by several of his students. He loves them! I’d love to win this for him!

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167 Trisha Dowling June 4, 2008 at 6:39 pm

i actually just discovered her vampire books the other day and looked them up on my local library…all checked out!! would love this. thanks!

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168 Gayle Morgan June 4, 2008 at 7:12 pm

love these books

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169 Erica G June 4, 2008 at 10:32 pm

I love to read!

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170 Paula S June 4, 2008 at 11:04 pm

Great Giveaway! I love Stephanie Meyer and would love to win her new book!

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171 Renee June 4, 2008 at 11:28 pm

I’d love to read this.

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172 deidra cox June 5, 2008 at 1:24 am

this book looks so hot!!
i’d love to read it:)

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173 Kim June 5, 2008 at 9:41 am

I have this book on my summer reading list!

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174 valerie mabrey June 5, 2008 at 10:00 am

thanks for the contest

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175 Jennifer Hedden June 5, 2008 at 11:24 am

enter me

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176 Sonja Hubbard June 5, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Would love to read this one

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177 Kristi Blackstone June 5, 2008 at 2:41 pm

I would love to win and read this book! Please enter me!!! :D

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178 Kiley June 5, 2008 at 6:15 pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Twilight series and have been dying to read the host…but money is tight this month! I would love to win the book! Thanks for letting me enter!

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179 JESSICA G June 6, 2008 at 3:38 am

I’d love to read this & see what all the buzz is about.
Thanks

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180 Donna Vance June 6, 2008 at 10:33 am

I have read the Twilight series and am eagerly anticipating the release of Breaking Dawn in August.
I would love to read The Host as it is most likely as good as her other books. Stephenie Meyer writes wonderful stories.

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181 Jodene Gildea June 6, 2008 at 10:59 am

Looks like a good book, please enter me.

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182 Virginia Polite June 6, 2008 at 11:52 am

Now this sounds like a book I can sink my teeth into. Definitely interested in the the occupation of humanity by alien body snatchers. Good job, I look forward to reading it. Thank you.

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183 Heather June 6, 2008 at 12:55 pm

This book sounds great!!!

I’d love to win a copy!

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184 Tara June 6, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Great prize. Love to read.

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185 Megan June 6, 2008 at 2:41 pm

I just started reading Twilight- I had to see what all the talk is about. Can’t wait to read this one!

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186 L McLendon June 6, 2008 at 5:05 pm

The Twilight series is on my to buy list but it is not at the top yet, so this would be great.

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187 Karrie June 6, 2008 at 5:25 pm

I am really looking foward to reading The HOst

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188 Daniel M June 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm

looks like a good one!

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189 Meaghan Fleming June 6, 2008 at 9:35 pm

Looks like a good book. Count me in.

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190 kiyana June 7, 2008 at 12:08 am

Ooooh scifi book! Sounds good!

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191 mhtz08 June 7, 2008 at 12:39 am

I’d love to experience it in some mommy only time minutes of the day:)

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192 Carrie Baird June 7, 2008 at 1:37 am

I’d like to read this!

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193 Rose Roberts June 7, 2008 at 2:22 am

Please enter me – I love vampire novels

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194 Lara Aleff June 7, 2008 at 3:01 am

I’d love to read this book!

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195 Jacqueline O. June 7, 2008 at 7:34 am

Wow, what a cool prize.

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196 Joan Koczon June 7, 2008 at 9:47 am

I would love to read this book.

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197 brandy June 7, 2008 at 11:04 am

Looks intresting!

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198 Hesper F. June 7, 2008 at 11:26 am

Looks like a spectacular read!

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199 Kathy Conley June 7, 2008 at 11:33 am

Sounds just like my kind of read!

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200 sharon June 7, 2008 at 11:36 am

huge twilight fan here, would love this!

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201 Dean June 7, 2008 at 11:37 am

wife would love this for a summer read, thanks for giveaway

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202 nicole belletiere June 7, 2008 at 1:43 pm

please enter me

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203 Framed June 7, 2008 at 2:18 pm

I loved the Twilight series and agree that it is wonderful to read books without profanity and sex. It just proves that you can be entertained without them. Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to read The Host.

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204 Marion Burgess June 7, 2008 at 2:29 pm

Sounds like good book!!

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205 Anne June 7, 2008 at 2:58 pm

I would love a good book to read. Please enter me. thank you,Anne

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206 Elizabeth M. June 7, 2008 at 3:22 pm

I love suspense! It’s one of my favorites. I’m not into horror but suspense is so much fun to read!

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207 Ed Nemmers June 7, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Sweet niblets!

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208 Deb K June 7, 2008 at 3:59 pm

Looks like a great read!

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209 Sarah G June 7, 2008 at 4:11 pm

Can’t wait for the fourth Twilight book! So The Host will fulfill my needs til then.

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210 Dawn Allen June 7, 2008 at 4:23 pm

I LOVED The Host! I just had to read it because I loved her Twilight series so much.

When I first started reading The Host I was kind of leery because I’m NOT a sci-fi fan at all. But, I was quickly hooked on the story. Stephenie has a wonderful way of telling a story!!

I’m recommending it to everyone I know! :)

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211 philip halter June 7, 2008 at 4:49 pm

enter me please

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212 shawna f June 7, 2008 at 6:37 pm

Sounds very interesting!

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213 kris June 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm

this looks good!

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214 Karen Gonyea June 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Thank you for great prizes and contests !!

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215 William Sims June 7, 2008 at 7:51 pm

I would love to win

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216 Valeen June 7, 2008 at 8:07 pm

I got hooked on Stephanie Meyer by reading my daughter’s Twilight series. I would love to win this book! I’ve been wanting to read it!

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217 Jean June 7, 2008 at 8:16 pm

Thanks!

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218 Audrey Okaneko June 7, 2008 at 8:41 pm

I love to read. I’d love to win this, thanks!

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219 Leslie June 7, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Sounds great. I would really love to read. Just started reading the twilight series.

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220 JENNIFER MOWERS June 7, 2008 at 10:13 pm

great prize

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221 Julie Smith June 7, 2008 at 11:02 pm

Ever since I saw Ms. Meyer mentioned as the ‘next J. K. Rowling’, I have craved her books. I have ordered the first two, and hopefully can win this one to round it out :)

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222 marybeth i. June 7, 2008 at 11:09 pm

Looking for a new author to get into and this sounds very interesting.

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223 Zoe Lee June 7, 2008 at 11:49 pm

I auditioned to be the reader of this audiobook..it is very cool, a bit strange. Thanks for the contest…Zoe

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224 Kathleen S. June 7, 2008 at 11:50 pm

I saw this book at Costco and almost bought it. Would love to win it!

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225 flared0ne June 7, 2008 at 11:55 pm

I ~LIKE~ science fiction. A lot. Shelves and shelves of paperbacks, and a steady turnover at the Library. And this looks/sounds good to me!

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226 Alicia T June 7, 2008 at 11:58 pm

Thanks for the contest

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227 C Duran June 8, 2008 at 12:17 am

Sounds very interesting.

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228 Kathryn Gutierrez June 8, 2008 at 12:26 am

My genre

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229 Deb & Jerry June 8, 2008 at 12:34 am

we are a family of readers
we’d be honored to experiance this challenge

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230 chris h June 8, 2008 at 12:58 am

sounds great

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231 Sherri Siler June 8, 2008 at 2:05 am

I would probably like this better than my daughter.

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232 Samantha Pruitt June 8, 2008 at 2:16 am

this book sounds sooo awesome!

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233 Rose Hayden June 8, 2008 at 4:00 am

The other books were so good and were actually books my daughter and I shared so we both want this one

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234 Cassandra June 8, 2008 at 7:04 am

Sounds good–thanks!

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235 Veronica Garrett June 8, 2008 at 7:04 am

This book sounds very ineresting. I would love to win it.

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236 kathy pease June 8, 2008 at 8:44 am

please enter me :)

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237 Tammy June 8, 2008 at 8:53 am

Thank you for the chance. I’m always looking for a good book to read.

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238 Tiffany Howard June 8, 2008 at 10:33 am

I would love to win this for my Mom.

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239 Zipporah Sandler June 8, 2008 at 10:38 am

I need a new beach read….this looks perfect.

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240 Ruthann Rhodes June 8, 2008 at 10:54 am

Both my twin daughters and I have read the Twilight series and are anxiously awaiting #4 in the series as well as the movie in December. Would love to read her other work. Thanks!

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241 Betty C June 8, 2008 at 11:14 am

I’m an avid reader and I love something that will really keep me interested. I really want to read this.

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242 Brenda Robinson June 8, 2008 at 11:21 am

I love to read in my bed before calling it a night!

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243 Janet June 8, 2008 at 11:55 am

ty!! 4 the contest!!!!!:)

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244 Kayce C. June 8, 2008 at 12:47 pm

Count me in!

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245 ray davison, II June 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Sounds great! Count me in.

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246 Kam A June 8, 2008 at 1:20 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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247 kathy pease June 8, 2008 at 1:53 pm

count me in please :)

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248 dorothy lazorchik June 8, 2008 at 2:03 pm

always looking for a new book please enter me

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249 Chris June 8, 2008 at 3:57 pm

I must admit, I am a vampire fanatic. This sounds like a great addition to my collection.

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250 Miranda Allen June 8, 2008 at 4:38 pm

please enter me thanks

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251 Paul Greenberg June 8, 2008 at 4:55 pm

Great for that rainy day

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252 Colleen June 8, 2008 at 5:42 pm

I am a reader, every chance I get, this is a great contest.

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253 Judy June 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm

I would love to win this book.

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254 amira June 8, 2008 at 6:50 pm

i loved twilight, and i have to wait forever to get this at the library!

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255 Joseph Perozzi June 8, 2008 at 7:19 pm

Nice prize.

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256 SHARON FAIRCLOUGH June 8, 2008 at 7:47 pm

Sounds like a wonderful book !!!!!!!!!!!!! In a great serious

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257 Frances Watson June 8, 2008 at 8:39 pm

great giveaway thanks for the chance

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258 sarah woods June 8, 2008 at 8:51 pm

The twilight series are exception with Stephanie Myers; many thanks SW

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259 Angela Harris June 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm

Looks like a fantastic book!! i would love to read this

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260 Rickey Moham Jr June 8, 2008 at 10:12 pm

WIN WIN WIN!!!

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261 Amy Pedersen June 8, 2008 at 10:36 pm

Great books.

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262 Jennifer Jozwiak June 8, 2008 at 11:14 pm

Please please please pick me!

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263 Becca June 8, 2008 at 11:27 pm

Your complete absorbtion in this book is exactly how I felt about all three books in the Twilight series. I didn’t know there were other books by this author, but I’d love to check this one out.

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264 Heather C June 8, 2008 at 11:46 pm

I saw this in the store today! How cool!

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265 Lily Kwan June 8, 2008 at 11:59 pm

Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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