Journal Entry 1 by ravencat from Lancaster, New York USA on Friday, June 12, 2009

Given to me as a gift from my daughter. This is my second copy so now it is a bookring. This was a very interesting story and very different from her Twilight Series. I found it a little hard to get into the story line but as you read more it was a good read. 

Journal Entry 2 by ravencat from Lancaster, New York USA on Friday, June 12, 2009

Let the bookring begin !! The usual guidelines:

Journal the books arrival and PM next person for address so you'll be ready to mail the book ASAP.

I'm thinking 4-5 wks should be a good reading time since this is a 619 page book. Let us know if you need more time.

Please journal your thoughts then mail the book ASAP to keep it moving.

Here is the list:

1. Kerbam 1421(MD)
2. BooksnBeer(VA)
3. NM Reader(NM)
4. The Goalie Girl(WA)
5. Angela 861(IL)
6. Easterngirl 71(IL)Asked to be skipped added to bottom of list
7. Dastephan 6 (MA)asked to be skipped
8. Onefinetabby (MA) no response
9. Classyma 34 (NY) no response
10. Innae (CO)
11.easterngirl71 (IL)Asked to be skipped and added after Intl ring
12.Ravencat (NY)Back home 10/27/2010

 

Journal Entry 3 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Holy huge book! :) I received this yesterday, 6/16/09 - I'm about 1/4 of the way through my current read and will be starting this one right afterwards. I'm thinking I'll be starting it sometime next week. Thanks so much for sending my way! :) 

Journal Entry 4 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

UPDATE: I will be starting this one this evening on my way home from work on the train.

UPDATE: I finished this on Thursday, 7/02/09, on a drive up to Long Island for the 4th of July weekend. I loved this book! I've only read the first 2 books in the Twilight series, and liked them, but now as much as some people. However, I greatly enjoyed this one! I couldn't put it down and it definitely held my attention. Some parts were redundant and other parts could have been left out, but all in all an enjoyable read. I've already recommended this book to a few of my friends.

This will be sent off tomorrow. Enjoy! :) 

Journal Entry 5 by kerbam1421 at Landover, Maryland USA on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (7/9/2009 UTC) at Landover, Maryland USA

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Off to Virginia!

Enjoy! Thanks again for including me! :)

USPS DC#: 420220039102150134711743200036 

Journal Entry 6 by BooksnBeer from Annandale, Virginia USA on Friday, July 10, 2009

Received this one today. Looking forward to this. I have read the whole Twilight series and now I am looking forward to see what Stephenie Meyer does with an adult theme. 

Journal Entry 7 by BooksnBeer from Annandale, Virginia USA on Thursday, August 27, 2009

I finished this yesterday and I’m ready to send it on to the next person, I already have the address.

Hummm….Interesting book that deals with interesting concepts. Aliens take over our bodies and push our minds away but, rid our world of crime, disease and hate. But, is losing ourselves too much to pay?

I enjoyed this and would like to discuss this at a book club – a lot of interesting themes.
 

Journal Entry 8 by NMReader from Herndon, Virginia USA on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

It arrived. Adding to TBR 

Journal Entry 9 by NMReader from Herndon, Virginia USA on Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I apologize to ravencat and the people after me on this ring. I am moving and unfortunately this book got packed with some of my personal books. I will finish reading and get in the mail as soon as possible 

Journal Entry 10 by NMReader from Herndon, Virginia USA on Monday, April 12, 2010

I know a status update is needed on this book.

This was one of the BC books that was packed with my personal books when I moved. This last weekend, I hunted out this book and a few others. I will try to get them read and on their way as quickly as possible.

I have read about 300 pages. I hope to spend my evenings reading on my deck.

April 13: I meant to read for about 30 minutes yesterday before I ate dinner (figured around 7). It was a little chilly outside so I moved to my living room to read. The next time I looked at the clock, it was 9:42. I like how Meyers is building the characters. I have been looking for similarities between this and the Twilight series. So far the only thing I see is a tendency for the main female character to do what is in others best interest instead of her own and for there to be two strong male characters pulling her in different directions.

April 14: I had wanted to finish this book last night but...I have about 12 pages left. If I didn't have a deadline looming I would have been tempted to stay up late or come in late and finished the book but...I will write a good journal entry (trying not to be a spoiler) tomorrow. I am enjoying the book.
 

Journal Entry 11 by NMReader from Herndon, Virginia USA on Thursday, April 15, 2010

Very different then The Twilight Series in someways but has one thing in common with it.

The main female character often does what is in other's best intererst vs her own.

I enjoyed the book and it didn't take long to read once I really got into it (seemed slow the first 100 pages or so).

Interesting premise and not a sugary sweet ending but a overall happy one.

I will look forward to more books by Stephanie Meyers.

I have thegoalgirl's address and will mail the book on Fri or Sat. - Sorry nothing short of an army could get me to the PO today
 

Journal Entry 12 by NMReader at Crownsville, Maryland USA on Monday, April 19, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (4/17/2010 UTC) at Crownsville, Maryland USA

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Dropped at my sister's PO on the way to run errands.

The delivery confirmation number is 0308 3390 0001 3635 9461 

Journal Entry 13 by thegoaliegirl from Spokane, Washington USA on Monday, April 19, 2010

Book arrived safely. Looking forward to reading it. 

Journal Entry 14 by thegoaliegirl at Spokane, Washington USA on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

I really liked this book. It took me a little bit to get into but once I did, I was hooked. I couldn't put it down. Think that overall, I liked the Twilight series better but it was interesting.

Finished this a week ago, and have been waiting to hear from Angela861 for her address. Trying again today.

Book was sent out today.  

Journal Entry 15 by angela861 at Chicago, Illinois USA on Monday, June 28, 2010

Received it over the weekend. Can't wait to read it! Thanks for sharing and sending my way!

UPDATED 7/30/10: I'm almost done. I've been sick and fall asleep every time I sit down to read. Sorry for the delay. I'll pass it on soon. So far, so good. 

Journal Entry 16 by angela861 at Chicago, Illinois USA on Monday, August 09, 2010

It took me a little while to get into the story but I really liked it after about 100 pages. I like the Twilight Series better but enjoyed this story. Interesting concept.

Thanks for sharing! I've PM'd the next person and will have it moving soon!

UPDATED 8/13/10: Easterngirl71 asked to be skipped so I've contacted the next person on the list.

UPDATED 8/16/10: Dastephan6 asked to be skipped so I've contacted Onefinetabby.

UPDATED 8/25/10: Have not heard from Dastephan6. Will try Classyma34.

UPDATED 9/2/10: Still no luck. Send Innae a PM. 

Journal Entry 17 by angela861 at Aurora, Colorado USA on Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (9/7/2010 UTC) at Aurora, Colorado USA

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Found a taker!! Yea! Off to CO. Happy Reading! :-) 

Journal Entry 18 by innae at Aurora, Colorado USA on Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Host has arrived safely in Colorado, I will be reading it soon (after i finish at least one of the books I have going right now :-) 

Journal Entry 19 by innae at Aurora, Colorado USA on Saturday, September 18, 2010

I fear I may never get any of the books that I have going finished...sigh. I am back from a training trip to NY, (and I am glad I didn't bring this book along, as the book I did bring along is with my luggage, and no one is sure where that is...sigh) -- so I will be starting this today :-) 

Journal Entry 20 by innae at Aurora, Colorado USA on Wednesday, October 13, 2010

****SPOILER ALERT****

I did enjoy this story quite a lot. More than I expected when I started reading. As I said in a status update, it felt like Ms. Meyer got better at writing somewhere in the middle...maybe like she started this book a while ago, and then finished it when she had more skill.

In any case, I enjoyed the story of Wanda and Melanie. I think she may have rushed the Kyle story a little, seemed he changed too fast -- like she needed everyone to have a happy ending.

On that note, I am glad for the happy ending :-)

on page 3 of 619: It actually starts on page 3, this is a bookcrossing ring book, so hopefully will get this read quickly
— Sep 18, 2010 01:57pm

on page 56 of 619: I am not hating this book, but I think I figured out why I am not in love with Meyer books -- she tells, you don't get to learn of things along with your character -- she needs more SHOWING less telling.
— Sep 21, 2010 12:24am

on page 244 of 619: I am still not loving this book, but nor can I say I am hating it. It is okay. Nothing spectacular, a lot like the Twilight books...just eh.
— Oct 05, 2010 05:11pm

on page 542 of 619: feels like maybe this is a book Meyer started long ago, and finished after she had written some more books. The beginning is more stilted, while where I am now is much more engaging. Or perhaps I have just come to care about the characters more.
— Oct 11, 2010 08:10pm
 

Journal Entry 21 by ravencat at Lancaster, New York USA on Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Arrived back home today and is now ready to travel Intl in the next few days. Thank-you to all who participated in this ring.