grain de beaute says

You're doing a lot of re-reading~!♥ I think that's what most people who loved the Twilight Saga are doing nowadays. A friend of mine did the same thing after reading Breaking Dawn.♥

I'll tell you what I think of Twilight and New Moon once I'm done. ^_^

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grain de beaute says

Hely!

I'm sorry I wasn't able to talk to you last night when you were online in MSN and I was on Y!m. I was doing some reading for my thesis so I barely had time to say Hi. ^_^

I got Twilight and New Moon yesterday! I ordered my copy from Powerbooks last week and yesterday morning, they called me up and told me the books were reserved under my name so after my classes, I immediately went there and bought it. It was a reward for me after the stress I went through this week because of school. ^_^

I know what you're talking about! I've read a variety of reviews for the entire Twilight Saga here on the internet. There were a lot of people who liked it (just like you Hely ♥), but many others thought it was overrated. But I would like to read it first before I can say anything about the books. ^_^ I'll start reading them today and hopefully I can finish reading New Moon by Monday. I officially declared this weekend as my 'Twilight and New Moon' reading weekend.♥ I've also been visiting the Twilight Movie website and discovered that Robert Pattinson was a part of Harry Potter as well. I love his picture on the Twilight Movie website.♥ He's gorgeous! *laughs* Though I'm still not sure if he'll fit as Edward, I have to finish Twilight first before I can decide on that matter. ^_^


I'll be happy to look at your pictures and hear your stories about New York Helena.♥ That would be fun.♥ I hope you enjoy yourself.

Have a great weekend.♥ Keep in touch! ^_^

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evie ♥ says

Your english is perfect. I wish I could speak french; it's such a beautiful language. Yes, I'm unhappy with BD and Borders is going to give me a store credit so I'm happy about that. I don't mind if things happen that I personally find disagreeable but I found the whole thing disagreeable and only kept reading in the hopes something great would happen =( I guess we did have different expectations. It's good though, it keeps the world interesting. I'm happy for those that loved the book and found a good resolution.

Right now I'm finishing up The Dead Girls Dance by Rachel Caine then I'm going to start the Marked series that Candace mailed me.

Did you read Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange? I love the books and met the author a few weeks ago. She autographed my books and some book marks. Her final book in the series comes out in April 2009.

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evie ♥ says

Hi Helena! Thanks for the friend invitation-we can never have enough friends in the world. What are you reading these days?

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grain de beaute says

Hey Helena~!

It's nice that you're going to New York with your family.♥ I miss having a vacation! I enjoy traveling but right now, I just can't.♥ Never forget to bring your camera~! ^.^ That's the one thing I would never forget when I travel. Enjoy the Broadway show Helena! I'm a big fan of theater plays and musicals and I would never miss watching it. I hope you enjoy your vacation in NY~!

*jeebus* ^.^ Have you read Private Arrangements? I still haven't read that book and I also want Delicious. Where did you pre-order? I'm short on budget now *laughs* that's why I can't do much online shopping. I'm so broke~! ^.^ Is Breaking Dawn the last in the Twilight series?

Haven't read Teresa Medeiros. Have you read some of her back list? I LOVE Judith McNaught.♥ I'm so glad you enjoyed her novels. Though I haven't read Almost Heaven and Something wonderful yet, I love her other works that I've read. I truly recommend A Kingdom of Dreams, Paradise, Until You, and Once and Always. Her other works which I haven't read but are recommended by others include Perfect, Whitney My Love, Remember When, and Night Whispers.

By the way, when are you leaving? Will you still be online during your trip? Keep me posted about your trip. Can't wait to read your stories about New York Hely.♥ Take care. Happy reading!

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sarahann says

Yes we do have a lot of the same books!! Thanks for adding me as a friend :)

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grain de beaute says

Hello Helena~!♥ I'm doing okay too. Thanks for inquiring. ^.^ I just finished eating dinner which consisted of two butter toasts. *laughs* I just don't have the energy to prepare dinner for tonight. I'm being so lazy I know. LOL. But that's what happens when there are loads of stuff that I need to do for school.

Wow! I would like to visit New York someday. I haven't been there. Are you visiting a friend? are you going alone or with family/friends?

I envy you because you've already read the Twilight series. I'm still waiting for my copy, but it's usually sold out in bookstores. I'm actually tempted to buy the series online but it's quite expensive and the shipping is very costly so I'll just try my luck next time and pray that I'll be able to find a copy of that series.

I started one of her books, "The Dark Highlander" but I haven't finished it yet, and well, I actually have to stop reading books for the coming weeks because I have to concentrate on my thesis. It's getting a bit frustrating, but I really have to work harder now because it's my final year. From what I've read, her writing style is not really similar to JG but I still enjoy it. I did enjoy the chapters that I've read. But I have to warn you her books are very STEAMY! And I mean it!

OMG~! You did go on a book shopping my friend.♥ I'll also be looking at Lynsay Sands books. I'm slowly getting into paranormal. And as I discovered, I'm loving this genre. ♥ Can't wait to read more paranormal romance.

Haven't started Shopaholic series yet..But I will soon. I'll let you know of my thoughts once I'm done reading. ^.^

Have a nice day! Happy reading.

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grain de beaute says

How are you Helena? Hope you're doing well. ^.^ What have you been reading lately?

Have you finished The Bride? Same here~! I actually enjoyed The Wedding (partly the second book in that series but not really a sequel) more than The Bride (though I still love it), and of course The Secret and Ransom are among my top Garwood novels.

I saw Karen Marie Moning books on the way home today. I saw two of her books (The Dark Highlander and The Immortal Highlander) and even if I was a bit short on cash, I still bought it. It's the top two most popular Moning book here on Shelfari and I thought I have to buy it because it's very rare that the second-hand bookstore have a Moning novel. ♥ I usually stayed away from paranormal romance before but lately, I've been really very intrigued by the amount of people who love that romance sub-genre. So I'm carefully searching for well-written paranormal/romance novels.

Does Susan Wiggs write both contemporary and historical romance? A lot of poeple here on Shelfari seemed to like her novels so I added her up on my shelf. By the way, I wrote the names of the chicklit authors you have. I'll look into their novels soon. I see a lot of Marian Keyes on the bookstore. And I'll also take note of Gemma Townley.

Anyway, have a great weekend. Take care.♥ Have a nice day! ^.^

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grain de beaute says

Helena! ^.^

Sorry it took me a longer time to respond to your message.♥ It's nice to read a book like that. I mean after all, it's not everyday that you find a book that is set in the same place as you are now.♥ That would be fun. ^.^

You're right! ^.^ I'm pretty excited about the graduate studies that I'm planning on taking after I graduate. I think it will be a new beginning for the both of us, a new experience (even though we had been going to school for the past 17 years of our lives..LOL).

Anyway, I'll go and find Lynsay Sands on my next trip to the bookstore. Helena, have you read a lot of contemporary/romance (or chicklit) or mystery/romance? Can you give me some recommendations? Lately, I felt like I wanted to venture out for awhile from historical/romance. And also to broaden my romance genre. Thanks~!♥

I'm waiting for grandpa to give me a discount on the entire Sh