There’s an interesting article in the newest TIME magazine (May 5, 2008, p.49-51) about Stephenie Meyer, the author of Twilight (published in 2005) and its sequels. The first 3 books have sold more than 53 million copies in the U.S. When Eclipse (the 3rd book) “was released last August, it bumped the final Harry Potter book out of the top spot on some lists even though it came out only 2 ½ weeks later.” The article compares writing styles of J.K. Rowling and Meyer.
While Twilight and its sequels are primarily chick books, we see guys reading them to find out what all the hub-bub is about.
Remember BEACH READ SURVIVOR, the Media Center contest the week before spring break?
Twilight won, followed by
Cell: a Novel by Stephen King
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
Favorite authors:
Jodi Picoult had a total of 30 nominations for 12 books.
Stephenie Meyer had a total of 54 nominations for 3 books.
J.K. Rowling had a total of 9 nominations for 2 books.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Ideas for Books
My mom forwarded to me an email from the Carmel High School librarians about what books students are reading. I thought I'd share it to give ideas of books to read.
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Yeah, the "Twilight" books are HUGELY popular in Utah because the author is Mormon (but it's not obvious unless you're Mormon too, so don't worry). I haven't read them yet, but all of my friends have & love them. They're young adult fiction, & apparently very quick reads.
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