The beginning

The first book I read that got me started with my new reading addiction was Twilight. It started at work. My friend started reading Twilight non-stop. She carried the book around with her everywhere she went. When I would ask her about her book and she tried to explain the subject, I have to admit I thought it was pretty lame. Vampires in high school fighting with werewolves didn't sound like something I would really like.

Finally after months of hearing nothing but Twilight, I gave it a try... and I couldn't put it down. I have to say that the writing is really not that deep. I guess that is why it is in the young adult section of the book store.

The story line is another thing. Stephenie Meyers really captures the feelings of being in high school again and having your first crush and/or your first love. I was transported back to 1997-2000 and couldn't help feeling for what the characters were going through.

I believe Stephenie Meyer's occasional references to the classics really opened my eyes to what I had been missing in school. I suddenly had a strong desire to re-read (or finish reading) the classic romance novels of the Bronte sisters and Jane Austen.