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Posted by Michelle Graham (michelle@filmschoolrejects.com) on April 30, 2008
Twilight is generating a complete flood of buzz at the moment, and it seems that there’s a new story every day (well, actually more like two a day) so in order to get everyone up to speed, there’s gonna be a whirlwind blitz here, so keep up!
First up, there’s a slew of photos available from over on the Twilight Lexicon (a site which sent huge quantities of traffic our way yesterday, after we posted our Twilight 101) to get you in the Twilight frame of mind and really establish the scene. These guys really know their Twilight (incidentally, does the series have a title, a la His Dark Materials, or is it just referred to by the title of the first book? I’ve only seen it referred to as Twilight) and it’s a great way to enter the community. It’s also chock full of interviews!
Over on MTV there’s too much to mention, from snippets of tv concerning their own day dedicated to the story (Twilight Tuesdays!) to news of Stephenie Meyer’s cameo in the movie (MTV classes it as a very Hitchcockian wink and a nod to the fans) and the very cute news that the actor playing Edward Cullen, the smouldering and sexy “teen” vampire is actually composing the song his character writes for the love of his life, Bella. I have to admit, that little piece of news did get to me, it’s such a nice touch!
Finally, the Times has a great piece on the obvious comparisons being drawn between Meyer and that of another (possibly the only other?) major teen and children’s writer, J. K. Rowling. It’s something many bloggers have commented on, the story of a modern mother, whose head is suddenly filled with the image of a character so real to them that the only way to express it is to let it flow onto the page. Yes, Meyer’s characters came to her out of the blue in a dream, not too different from Rowling’s story of Potter walking fully formed into her head whilst she was staring out the window on a train. Both authors write books with enormous fan bases in the teenage and parent demographics, both deal with extraordinary worlds living somewhat harmoniously beside the world we know, and one has already smashed records worldwide. So it’s understandable that there might be some who draw parallels between the two, and even more understandable to wonder if this book, this heavy tome with quite an emotional punch, will make the leap from a single movie to a true franchise. This debate has angered many a fan on either side of the divide, Potter fans saying how Twilight cannot ever hope to achieve what Potter is and Twilight fans saying that Potter’s story is meek and mild in comparison. I’m not taking sides in this until I actually read the book (this week’s my week!), but I have read Potter, and from my point of view, it’s not a bad thing to be compared to.
We’ll be trying to keep on top of all the Twilight news as it breaks, and with 7 months to go until it’s released, we may be looking at an Iron Man level of press!
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57 Comments
April 30th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Thanks again for the article and we hope to see more from you. There are a lot of great Twilight fan sights out there [with more and more created as we speak]. One that I’ve really grown to love is twilightmoms.com…What really impressed me and set them apart from the others was their “On Location” pictures, set reports, and news right when filming began. Also, a majority of the photos I see floating around out there should be credited to Amy Cometomama of Twilight Moms. I also find that the latest Twilight news is posted their first. They have set very high standards as well. Needless to say all the sights are fantastic and it’s important to collaborate between them and give credit by linking to the original source.
April 30th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the compliments regarding our site. We pride ourself on verifying our content to provide the fans with accurate, professionally obtained, information that is focused on Stephenie and the upcoming movies and books.
FYI, the official industry name for all things Twilight (3 published books and counting) is The Twilight Saga. A lot of the time people just shorten it to Twilight.
Thanks again, and we’re looking forward to great coverage from your site.
Laura
AKA Pel from the Twilight Lexicon.
April 30th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I just wanted to add that I didn’t mean to suggest twilightmoms.com is “better” than the twilightlexicon.com…every site seems to have their niche. I check Lexicon’s news blog EVERY day…and I really love their chapter synopsis on each of the 3 books [Which by the way, is a very good way to get up to speed for newborn Twilighters and media who need accurate details about the characters, plot, quotes, etc.. But when it comes to the forums and posts, for some reason I just love the TM site. When it comes down to it, we all share the same passion, obsession, and love for all things TWILIGHT. And it’s all your fault Stephenie!
April 30th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I think it should be said the Lexicon only posts things which have been obtained legally and always credits the people the information was received from even if it is just a heads up on a news article. And truthfully none of the photos on the Lexicon belong to Amy Cometomama. I appreciate that there are many sites out there that have much to offer but I find that the Lexicon shows true integrity in what it chooses to post because it does not post everything that turns up on the web.
April 30th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Uh, oh. One thing I learned from surfing around the twilight sites is that everyone is really competitive of eachother. My survival tip for the week… don’t take the day off of work to read the whole book (oops) because you’ll never stop!
April 30th, 2008 at 11:39 am
The interview that Borders had with Stephenie about the Host covers the name topic, I believe. I think she said that she never thought of a good one so it’s just the “Twilight Saga” or “Twilight Series”
April 30th, 2008 at 11:43 am
While you are reading it, do not shout out quotes or people think you have gone insane.
April 30th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Survival tip for your reading this week…
Stock up on coke to help keep you awake. And store up muchies so you don’t have to drive to the store, reading while driving is dangerous.
Do not be alarmed when you being to walk around on cloud covered rainy days imagining you were in Forks. Its all apart of the experience.
Check out Stephenie’s play lists, they add to the experience.
Happy reading Michelle!
April 30th, 2008 at 11:43 am
The sites dedicated to Twilight are amazing. As a hugely obsessive fan I am so glad to have an outlet to here about new things & also to just connect with others who enjoy the same thing.
As for your first time reading the books, a few tips:
1.Make sure you have ALL 3 right at your finger tips, don’t buy one then expect to just pop over the bookstore and get the next one. Better to have them all as to flow easily through them :o)
2. Be prepared to smile, laugh, cry, hurt, think differently about love & especially to want to smack & hug someone all at the same time (i.e. Jacob-New Moon)
3. Make sure your children, husband, partner, lover, whomever else lives with you or around you is prepared to not see or speak to you until the books are finished (that is, if as we all predict, you love them on first read, you won’t put them down to cook, clean, or even function until they are finished)
4. Make sure YOU eat before you begin reading - see note above.
Last but not least: Welcome to the club. We are an exciting, expressive group of people from all walks of earth & it is a pleasure to know that there is someone else who is entering the mania!
April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Thank you so much for the overview! It’s easy for firstime Twilighters to read and try to get up-to-speed with numerous Twilight news buzzing about! The tips for firtimers noted here, I can tell you from experience, are time-tested and should be followed. One should truly prepare to go through the whole gammut of emotions as they journey through Stephenie’s amazing series. You are guaranteed to form pretty solid opinions about each character and defend (or diss) them with passion. The most controversial character in my opinion, is Jacob Black. Opinions on him vary drastically (I personally LOVE his character the most, right alongside Alice Cullen), and there are debates and discussions on him in just about every Twilight website! I must warn firstimers that the series can be VERY addicting. As one who used to be “allergic” to books, I never thought I’d obsess over a book after Harry Potter, but I was wrong. Yes, I am admitting it. I was wrong. Twilight just sucks you right in!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Thank you, Michelle, for another lovely article. Your explainations of the HP/Twilight comparision are dead on, IMO.
What impresses me most is the effort made by sites like TwilightMoms and TwilightLexicon as well as others I’m sure (I wouldn’t know, I have my day full with just TMs posts!) to only post things that are obtained legally/approved by Summit.
I’m excited to hear you’ll be reading the books! Take Courtneys advice above… and be prepared to fall in love with Twilight!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Just some words of advice re Twilight:
1. Don’t read it expecting a literary masterpiece or some poetic prose. You’ll be disappointed. They weren’t written to be life-alteringly amazing; they’re meant to be read for fun only.
2. Make sure you have lots of time on your hands. It’s a hard book to put down.
3. Don’t stop at the first book. Keep reading religiously until you finish the third book. Then you’ll understand why we’re so fanatically obsessed.
Lastly, cheers for all the Twilight coverage. The Twilight fanbase appreciates it :D
April 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Just to clarify: I don’t mean the books aren’t amazing, I’m just saying that a lot of people latch onto the hype and expect it to be the best thing they’ve ever read… and they wind up in the “I-don’t-get-why-Twilight-is-so-popular” haters camp. I would hate for you to end up like them =/
April 30th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
When reading the series for the first time (or any time, for that matter) make sure you do
not start reading while you’re at work. You will not get anything accomplished. At all.
Also, make sure your husbands/kids are fed and that you also take breaks to replenish
fluids, take bathroom breaks, and shower. Otherwise you might start to smell. If you
start thinking (after you’ve finished the series) that every single incredibly beautiful
person you see is a vampire, it’s normal, at least I think it is.
I would also say to go into the books with an open mind, imagine your own people as the
characters, not the people who have been officially cast. I first read Twilight without ever
getting on Stephenie’s website, so I had my own views of who the characters were and
what they looked and talked like. When I read Twilight there were only four reviews on
Amazon about it (now over four-hundred!) and I consider myself very lucky to have read
the book so early on and now I’ve been there throughout it all.
Also, don’t be surprised if you’re in a sort of fog after you’ve finished the first book. I
was. Every time I would hear or see the name “Edward” my heart would start pounding
and I’d feel jittery inside. Twilight was the first book that I finished and picked right back
up again, I couldn’t get enough of it, I read it twice in one week and anxiously awaited
the sequel (which came out a year later). Twilight has changed my life completely, and I
assure you, it will change yours, too.
My first thought when I read the last line on the last page of the first book was, “Wow.”
April 30th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Be prepared to feel like doing the “snoopy dance” one minute then screaming the next, crying tears of joy and then … sorrow so deep you think you’ll never recover. Be prepared to feel like these are your best friends or your own child
(depending on age) and know that the Twilight fans all over the world will be there for you!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
My advice to people when they first pick up the book is to make sure they don’t have any set in stone plans for the next day or so, depending on how fast they read. If you read fast, you could get through the books in 3-4 days. And once you start, you won’t want to stop! And if you didn’t buy your books, make sure you have either checked out all three books from the library or that you have all three books at your finger tips so you can go from one book directly to the next. There is nothing more frustrating than finishing Twilight and not having New Moon right there to read next. And do not skip New Moon and go right to Eclipse. You won’t understand what is going on!
OH! And when you are done, hope on the internet and go right to StephenieMeyer.com and read all her out takes to make sure you have read it ALL!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Like everyone else said make sure that you have the other books close by don`t do like me and Finish reading Twilight at 11:00 at night and the debate weather or not to get up and get dress and go see Wal-mart has New Moon on the shelf still. Then decide to get it after you get off work the next day then spend all day thinking about it. Needless to say I got Eclipse at the same time as New Moon. LOL!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Umm, I think a pillow will be needed to squeal into for all the Edward-ness and the BellaEdward love… thats what I did ^_^
April 30th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Don’t try to predict what happens next, chances are you are wrong.
Keep a few Kleenex’s nearby
Try reading it slow, to make sure you dint miss ANYTHING! at all
Have New Moon and Eclipse ready to start, you will not want to put the books down
& Thanks for the article!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I’m just glad you’re going to read the book! Too many people on the net seem to be so confident that Twilight is not that big of a deal and only for teenagers or something (I’m 34 and a science teacher btw) and have never read the book!!! I’m sorry but I would think it would be a given that BEFORE you start talking about ANYTHING you actually have all the info on that subject. But that doesn’t seem to apply to the Twilight-snide out there. Oh well–they only make themselves look ridiculous when they do that.
Have fun reading! I walked into the Twilight world because the librarian at the school where I teach told me it was a great/fun read and that I would really enjoy it. I took the book home to be nice. Started reading it at about 8 pm and made myself put it down at 2 am! Had all three books read in a week and then went into withdrawal! I really like what I’ve seen about the movie thus far and am confident that it will be successful.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
We Twi-Hards/Twilighters simply call our series the Twilight saga.
Although, sometimes the words ‘it’, ‘they’, or ‘love’ work too, depending on who you’re talking to and whether or not they’ll know what it is you’re talking about.
I have some tips for you for reading the saga:
1) BUY ALL THE BOOKS AT THE SAME TIME. Life sucks in that little time between the books while you can’t get to a bookstore for some reason or other.
2) Make sure you have leftovers or some sort of food you can heat up. Cooking is precious reading time lost.
3) Make sure you have TIME to read the books before you start. A Friday afternoon would be a good time to first open the book.
4) As much as we fans have probably put the idea in your head that these books are amazing and all, try not to assume they will be the best books you’ve ever read.
5) PLEASE do not see the people cast as the characters. Form some sort of picture without being biased by the cast. Try to get your Emmett to have curly hair, and your Alice to be unnaturally short.
6) Make sure you tell people not to interrupt you before picking up one of the books. If not, you may regret it.
7) Try to remember that eating/drinking/using the washroom/bathing are still necessary.
8) But most imporatantly, just read it. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t like the book.
But, for your own personal safety, maybe you should lie to us if you didn’t like it.
Just an idea.
Have fun being swept off your feet by Edward!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
1) Stay away form fanfic until you have read the books at least 3 times. (Except for - Circa1918 “Be Still My Heart” - it reads very well at the end of ch 20 of Eclipse)
2) Don’t get the CD of the books, let your own mind develope the voices of the characters.
3) Get a CD of classical piano with DEBUSSY’S “Clair de lune”.
4) Find the closest Volvo dealer, just in case!:)
SIT BACK AND E N J O Y !
April 30th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
My advice, be prepaired to feel a little bit of seperation anxiety when you finish all three books.
There is a reason why we all reread so much. After having these characters in your brain for so long (sometimes days without end) however long it takes you to read the books, when your finished you may feel like someone or something is missing.
After the first time I read the book I returned it to the library on my lunch break only to go back and get it after work because I missed the characters. I had to read it again, took the next day off and went to the book store and bought New Moon.
Maybe my story is a little extreme :) but I loved it that much!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
1, when reading for the first time make sure you dont have any tests or exams the next day, i enede up finishing tywilight instead of studying for a bio exam
2. by a lock for your door so you won’t be disterbed when reading
April 30th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
So happy you’ve chosen to read the books. My best survival tip for you is to have all the
books readily available. Once you start the first, you’ll want to continue right on through to
the last. Be prepared to read into the wee hours of the morning. It’s awesome!! Just have
fun and enjoy this wonderful, wonderful story. There is nothing like it!
April 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
These are all great tips, and very similiar to the ones I give my friends, coworkers and strangers at Walmart standing in front of the book section, but here’s few more.
1. Personally, I like to tell everyone to read Twilight TWICE before venturing into New Moon. Seriously the second time around you pay so much more attention to Edward once you know the pace and sequence of the storyline. And really you should revel in the emotions of Twilight before you run head on into the emotions that encompass New Moon. Ditto before reading Eclipse. Read New Moon Twice, once you know what happens in the end you can enjoy the story in the middle so much more the second go around.
2. Take the day off work to read, don’t try and read at night. Twilight all nighters make for a huge hangover the next day. Get lots of rest before hand, eat a good meal before you start and find a comfy cozy place to hang out for the next few days.
3. If you have kids, find a babysitter or better yet, send them all away for the weekend! I was able to read New Moon interruption free because I sent my family on vacation that weekend, but when Eclipse came out I had to be a Mom and that was very frustrating.
4. Get dressed before you pick up the series to start reading. I thought I could stay in my PJ’s all day reading Eclipse but of course that was the day every door to door salesperson came to my house.
Remember you only get one chance at reading a good book for the first time!
April 30th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
First off, HP just can’t get to you like Twilight does. Here’s why: you really see it from Bella’s eyes! In HP, it’s totally just like an outsider looking in. While reading Twilight, my heart was actually racing!! In HP it’s just kind of a detached entertainment. I’ve never read another story over and over again like i do with Twilight. I know it’s insane! But i can’t seem to go a few months before i have to read it all over again!!
April 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Oh ya, thank you Twilight Lexicon for the link to this article!
April 30th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Tips on Reading the books:
1. Have someone else go to the bookstore to buy the sequels…otherwise you’ll never leave the bookstore.
2. Keep an open mind on Jacob Black, a lot of people don’t like him in Eclipse which takes away from enjoying the books. As for me, I’m almost stuck between Jacob and Edward as my favorite for Bella..but still Edward wins.
3. Don’t imagine the actors from the movies as the characters from the books yet. You’ll be stuck on some ideal. Create your characters from your imagination, it makes reading them so much more enjoyable. (Not that I have anything against the actors)
Enjoy!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Oh! One more thing, after you read Twilight, before New Moon, you must read Stephenie Meyer’s chapter to Midnight Sun on her site! You’ll understand Edward and his ‘inner turmoil’ better that way.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
my tip for the week is don’t read to late at night. hahaha i read all night until my alarm went off. its not real good if you fall asleep in school/work/meeting etc. lol
April 30th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
dont do what i did- i was too cheep (arnt some of us?) to buy the books, i requested the first two books at my tiny library and got the second one first (ugh)- it was a whole week before i got the first one (ugh)- i read it and the second one- half way through the second one i thought, “hey, i should request eclipse before im done with this fairly depressing book, maybe, with the thirs book there will be more happy, action filled goodness.” i ordered it and becuase my tiny library (and county) didnt have the book i had to wait another two weeks (double ugh). all in all it took three weeks (give or take) to get through the books :(. it only took me an average of two days to read each book.
buy the books- its easier when you want to quote from them- referance info for a fanfiction. also, you cant take library books to get signed- you could but it wouldnt be yours.
read midnight sun to understand more of edward *i really like his battle/eating plans*
April 30th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
when i said “thirs” i meant third
April 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
i personally liked to listen to Blue October during New Moon. it seemed like the best cd for the surroundings of the book
April 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
If I may, allow me to offer my expertise on reading these novels. I am new to the Twilight Saga myself, and I purchased all 3 novels on February 28. Since this time, I have read the entire series 3 times, and I just finished Twilight for the fourth. Honestly, here’s a warning: You will be hooked involuntarily from chapter 2 of Twilight.
1.) So, please make sure you have cleared your evenings or weekend of all disturbances and other activities. Pausing from your reading will only be possible under the most extreme circumstances, I assure you. I am speaking from personal experience–I read all 3 in 48 hours. I became snappy with my husband when he suggested I “do something else.” LOL.
2.) Expect to fall for Edward after chapter 13 of Twilight. You’ll see what I mean when you read it. Don’t fight the inevitable.
3.) Do NOT tell your husband, etc. that Edward is as perfect as Bella thinks he is. Your significant other will not appreciate this and will be emasculated as a result.
4.) Be patient with Jacob Black, especially the Jacob of late New Moon. He’s still a child in many ways, but he takes care of Bella for us–that’s all that should matter.
5.) Read with a highlighter handy. Meyer has created some wonderfully memorable lines in all 3 novels, and you’ll want to make a permanent record of where they are located in the text. You’ll more than likely end up reciting them to yourself anyway.
6.) Make note of Meyer’s use of references to classical love stories, obviously those by Austen, Bronte, and Shakespeare. The story, however, is much more than a modern take on an old tale. The Saga is littered with archetypal themes, a tragically flawed male protagonist reminiscent of Romeo, and a heroine with a silent strength that only Austen could create, but Meyer did. I’m an English teacher and young adult writer myself, and I appreciate the depth in her novels.
I hope this helps your experience!
Enjoy the journey!
April 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
My advice is to buy ALL THREE BOOKS!!!DO NOT JUST GET TWILIGHT!!!Plus,don’t write ‘I love Edward Cullen’ all over your school binder.People will think you are very crazy.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
After reading all that… Wow. What was once mere interest has jumped to real eagerness and anticipation! I never EVER put actors to book characters if I can help it, I like to read a book and paint my own pictures.
Do you think my sister would mind me robbing her copies while she sleeps?
April 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
When reading this series don’t make any plans because you most likely will not want to fufill them. Oh and don’t just start talking about Twilight at school because then people start to think of you as the girl who obsessed with twilight and not by your name.
April 30th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Okay, well first of all, I absolutely ADORE the Twilight Saga. I would like to thank my English teacher for pointing it out to me at the school book fair. Now, time for my tips:
1.) DO NOT GO ON ANY FANSITE UNTIL YOU ARE FINISHED. *they may contain spoilers*
2.) Be prepared to spaz about the books. my friends and family thought that I was udderly insane, so I made them read it, and they fell in love with it!
3.) Lastly, join me and the Twilight Missionaries! We tell everyone about the books and how amazing they are!!!!
have fun!!!
<3
April 30th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
To read the Twilight Saga you’ll need:
-to go to the bathroom first;
-to eat first (no time to cook);
-silence (no people around you, no phones, no tv…);
-a big pillow (to hug when you’re crying or laughing or even to punch. You’ll understand
later.)
-to be ready to smile, to cry, to scream, to feel anger, to be dazzled, to be scared, to be
anxious, to be nervous…
-paper bags (just in case of hyperventilation.)
-to remember that you’re in the REAL world.
After reading the saga:
-you’re gonna get crazy until August, 2
-when you’ll see some specific cars or places or clothes, you’ll automatically think about
Twilight;
-when it’ll be raining or very sunny, you’ll smile;
-when you’ll hear the names like Edward, Isabella, Jacob and others you’ll feel happy and
you’ll breath faster;
-you’ll believe in love at first sight…
-you’ll probably check the Lexicon, the Twilight Moms and other sites every two seconds
-you’ll think you’re getting crazy (well, I don’t call it “getting crazy”, I think it’s more
“becoming a twilighter”… but don’t worry there are a lot of people JUST like you,
including me!)*
-you’ll want to have a lot of time to go to the cinema on December, 12 (don’t forget
paper bags… you know, the hiperventilation thing…)
-and last but not least, you’re life you’ll NEVER be the same (even if you don’t like the
books…) It will be BETTER. In all the ways.
Some advices:
-please, read the books slowly to catch EVERY detail;
-don’t read them just once;
-forget the actors faces and voices. The books are the books and the movie is the movie.
-and don’t forget to JUST read them and ENJOY!
Welcome to the dark (but really exciting) side, darling! You’ve NO IDEA how much you’re
life will be exciting from now on. You’ve NO IDEA what you’re getting into. AT ALL.
*I’m not saying we, Twilighters, are crazy… we’re just victims of an addiction. An awsome
addiction, btw.
H u g s _ f r o m _ P a r i s.
April 30th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
And don’t even try to read or see or listen (whatever) someting about Twilight on the Net.
There’s freakin’ spoilers EVERYWHERE.
Good luck…
April 30th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Another great post-All the fan sites are great. Twilight moms and Twilight Lexicon, both pride themselves on getting up to date “official” information. You have been given great tips so far. My tip would be to read NM(DO NOT SKIP over the middle) and then read it again.
April 30th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I hope you really enjoy the books - who doesn’t?!
My recommendations…
Make sure you don’t have anything much to do the next day. When I first read Twilight, I literally could not stop reading until I finished, which was rather late into the night. And then I had to go to school the next day! Not that fun.
Also, make sure you know a friend or someone you can talk to who has read the books. That was my other problem. I didn’t personally know anyone else who had, and so I was stuck with amazing books that I NEEDED to talk about but couldn’t!
Finally, once you finish, read them through again! The first time you read through so fast that you miss things. In fact, I still notice new things even after reading them…um…very large number…times! Stephenie is such an amazing writer that every little detail is enjoyable and significant, so make sure not to miss them!
And now, ENJOY!!!
April 30th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
When you get to chapter eighteen in New Moon, STOP.
Make sure you have enough time to read for several solid hours.
Also, make sure you’ve got plenty of tissues handy.
April 30th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
And also like some people have already said, make sure you’ve got a nice pillow to squeal into.
April 30th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I agree with all the advice in the previous posts, particularly the warnings to set aside large blocks of time for reading. I would like to add, though, that you MUST read New Moon at least twice! You will miss a lot of important stuff in the middle in your hurry to get to the end during your first reading. And also, like someone mentioned earlier, do NOT read the 1st chapter of New Moon in the back of Twilight without having New Moon there ready to go.
And if you find yourself reading late into the night, maybe find a spot where your shouting, laughing, crying out loud won’t wake your husband/kids/etc.
Enjoy!
April 30th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
001) Make sure you have all the books! I was boring my friend’s set, and my other friend was reading them also, so I would have to wait a day or so to get the next book. And it’s no fun.
002) Make sure to warn friends, family, etc. that you’re reading the books, because you will be overally happy, sad, depressed, estactic, etc. and if you don’t warn them, they may think something is SERIOUSLY wrong with you. :)
003) When you’re done reading ‘Twilight’ go to Steph’s site and read the OUTTAKES (same for the other books) because it’s not a fulfilling experience until you read EVERYTHING.
004) If you’re obsessed with Edward after reading the books, and think of him as your boyfriend, don’t worry…we all do it. xD
005) ENJOY the books. They are amazing, and I’m sure you’ll LOVE them! <3
April 30th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Tips:
1. When reading Twilight in public, try to refrain from going “aww” if Edward says something sweet, or people will stare at you.
2. Try not to slip into “twilight talk” with your friends, because if you start going on about how you “love edward cullen so much,” they’ll want to know who it is. When you explain he’s a fictional character they’ll seem confused until you brainwash them to read it. Try to be patient with them.
3. In New Moon, don’t hold back tears when it gets sad. Many fans have cried over this book (Myself included)
4. Do not judge Jacob Black. Everyone has their own opinion of him and they’re entitled to it.
5. In Eclipse, try not to yell at the book if you get frustrated.
6. Don’t let anyone borrow your copies of the book unless you don’t want to see them again. Because if someone “borrows” it, they’ll become addicted and try to steal it from you.
7. After reading the books, when you listen to music you’ll relate every song you hear to the series. Don’t worry, that’s normal.
8. After finishing Twilight, if you don’t own all three books you’ll go insane until you find them. Like someone said earlier, buy all three at once. It will save you unnecessary suffering and anxiety.
9. You’ll form a love/hate feeling towards Bella. You’ll like her character, and yet be very jealous of her at the same time.
10. Enjoy the books, and try not to go completely crazy waiting for August 2nd.
April 30th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Michelle make sure you put down the book so you can drink water…I know you don’t want to stop reading it but water is key to staying alive…oh and breath :)
April 30th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
This is so exciting. I can’t wait for you to read the books and get the experience we each got when we first read them. Make sure you have all three books when you start! You WILL NOT put them down. ENJOY!
May 1st, 2008 at 12:44 am
I like this article! Much better than the first one!
May 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
I’m envious!!!!!!!! I wish I could go back in time and/or erase my memory and read the books all over again for the first time!!!!! :-(
May 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
OOOH, I’m so excited for you to read these books for the first time!!
and because the Lexicon told me to give it to you, here’s my advice (*spoilers?*):
1. Be prepared to give up your entire social life while reading the books.
2. Also be prepared to not sleep at ALL - it’s not the type of book that you read until 1am when you fall asleep… you don’t fall asleep.
3. The “twilight talk” is definately a no-no, because your friends will think it’s stupid because it about “vampires” and it’s SO hard to explain that the Cullens aren’t regular vampires!! Just tell them to read it. No explinations.
4. Before you hate Jacob too much (although I’m still totally team Edward), go to http://www.stepheniemeyer.com and extra story called “Being Jacob Black”.
5. Go to http://www.stepheniemeyer.com and read ALL the extras/outtakes for ALL the books! :)
8. Ditto of Melanie - Enjoy & try not to go crazy waiting for 8.2.08 (or Dec. 2008!)
May 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Oh - and make sure you have some friends who are reading them with you or have read them, because it SUCKS not having someone to talk with about it!!
… and don’t be embarassed of your obsession with Bella’s life and your love for Edward… my husband has told me to “take a cold shower” a few times after I told him about different parts of the book, or movie clips :)
Welcome to the Twilight community!
May 1st, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Congratulations! These posts are some of the most interesting and insitefull views into the minds of us Twilighters. I’ve never read comments that I could so fully relate to. All are such great sugestions! I totally dito them and will add only one.
1. the only thing better than Edward, is Edward + Chocolate. :)
Aside from the obvious reasons, the endorphines will have you giddy as a school girl. te-he-he I <3 EDWARD!
May 4th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Survival tip(s) of the week-
While reading the Twilight Series,
remember to continue to do the following::
drink (keep hydrated)
eat (don’t starve)
pee (don’t explode)
breathe (no hyperventilation)
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May 16th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Remember that once you get into these books, there’s no putting it down. Do all your normal-people-stuff beforehand. Find somewhere really comfortable, get a water bottle and a bag of red vines and you’re set.