And then we continued blisfully

read_twilight @ 2008-09-16T11:12:00

2008-09-16T18:11:33Z

So...some of you might have noticed the...uh...lack of updates. This is due to the fact that I have a class that is currently pummeling me into the ground. My project today is to transfer out...as far as catching up with chapters goes, I'm just gonna pick up with the last chapter that was next, and go from there. Hopefully this won't happen again. I'm really sorry!

Chapter Eleven

2008-09-12T05:12:32Z

For the record...I did use the chapter titles at the beginning just so I can type Jacob's out. They amuse me so

-How did you react when Jacob finally accepted his role as an Alpha?
-How about when Seth joined his 'pack'?
-Thoughts on the packs not being linked?
-(And just cause I'm a dork) What do you think of the other vampires nicknames, re: Em, Jazz.?

Chapter Ten

2008-09-12T05:10:02Z

For the record...school is kicking my butt

-Do you think Rose is protecting the baby, or Bella?
-What do you think about the foreshadowing of Jacob's love life using A Midsummer Night's Dream?
-Why do you think Bella is convinced it's a boy?
-What were your thoughts when Jacob actually asked her what Edward told him to, and her reaction to the question?
-Thoughts on Sam's reaction and Jacob's protest?

Chapter Nine

2008-09-10T00:13:26Z

-What were your thoughts on Jacob's exchange with Billy?
-Bella obviously is in the middle of an accelerated pregnancy. She's obviously not healthy and everyone can see that, so why do you think she was so okay with it?
-What was your opinion on Edward's 'proposition'?

Chapter Eight

2008-09-10T00:11:22Z

-What were your thoughts on the narrative change at this point in the book?
-Jacob is incredibly irritated and frustrated. Do you think this really has to do with imprinting or is it all Bella driven?
-Was Jacob's reaction to Bella and Edward's returned justified or jumping the gun?

Chapter Seven

2008-09-10T00:08:57Z

I'm a bad mod! I'm sorry guys, real life attacked me and I've spent too much time doing homework to read, but I got caught up today, so here are the last two days, plus today:

-How early on did you personally catch on that she was pregnant?
-What was your first reaction to the pregnancy?
-What do you think Alice saw, that made her call?
-Bella immediately accepts the baby, calling it her 'nudger'. What did you think of this development?
-What did you think of Kaure's reaction?
-Why do you think Bella called Rosalie?

Chapter Six

2008-09-06T20:23:29Z

No Discussion Questions, I've been too busy to read

Chapter Five

2008-09-06T20:23:00Z

No discussion questions, I've been too busy to read

Chapter Four

2008-09-05T00:08:12Z

-Do you think Bella's belief that she's not as pretty as she is is because she's naturally humble or she has a complex like most human females? What do you think about her finally accepting her beauty at the wedding?

-Jacob finally returns. What do you think of his gesture and Bella's reaction?

-Was Jacob's reaction to the honeymoon concept justified or overboard?

-What do you think of Alice's constant obsession with clothes?

Chapter Three

2008-09-03T21:08:12Z

-What are your thoughts on the wedding in general? The decorations? Alice's secrecy? Basing it around Edward's era? Bella finally accepting it?

I know it's a broad question, but really, what else is there in this chapter?

Chapter Two

2008-09-02T21:47:32Z

-How much of Edward's tolerance for the smell of Bella's blood is actual built up resistance, and how much of it is him fronting for Bella?

-What are your thoughts on the soul debate? Do vampires have them?

-Both Bella and Edward have reoccuring thoughts of pulling out of their part of the compromise (Bella and the marriage, Edward and sex). Do you think this is just the normal 'cold feet' response or something more?

-We finally find out some of the Denali Clan's history, as well as a taboo tale in the vampire culture. What are your thoughts on either topic, or how they are intertwined?

REMEMBER! You can discuss anything from this chapter, not JUST the discussion questions. They are there in case you can't think of things to talk about. Also feel free to reply to other comments, or to go back and elaborate on yours. I know we have more than three members, let's get the discussion flowing!

And please avoid spoilers as much as possible.

Chapter One

2008-09-01T19:52:55Z

-What were your initial thoughts on the Preface? Who did you think she was talking about, and what kind of circumstances did you think she would be under?

-How did you feel about Bella's constant paranoia about the car and the ring, was it justified or slightly conceited?

-Edward said in 'Twilight' that Rosalie's convertible was "ostentatious". It seemed like the car(s) that he bought for Bella were slightly more ridiculous than the convertible, so how do you think he justified buying them?

-Jacob's still missing. Did you think he would ever come back? If so, under what conditions?

-After all of her paranoia about confessing the engagement, what did you think of Renee and Charlie's reactions to her announcement?

read_twilight @ 2008-08-30T19:50:00

2008-08-31T02:50:50Z

Inquisitive Post

2008-08-18T04:58:02Z

ATTENTION EVERYONE WHO WANTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHAPTER BY CHAPTER DISCUSSION OF BREAKING DAWN

We were set to start on September 1st, but I wanted to make sure everyone was still okay with that, so submit your ideal starting date here:

View Poll: #1243659

Also, I wanted to promote the site, and get a banner going for it, if anyone wants to volunteer to do that, otherwise I'll have my friend do it.

For the actually posts I wanted to have a graphic so they would stand out on the friend's page. I can have my friend make one general one, unless someone wanted to make one for each chapter? Just an idea

Lastly, I've been inspired by the_host_novel and how they are running their discussions. They've put together a list of questions for each chapter so people aren't stumped when they try to talk about things. I think it's an interesting idea. I'd put the questions under cuts so their wouldn't be spoilers per request and we'd be foregoing summaries entirely.

So, ideas? Comments? Thoughts? Let me know!!!

Megan

Epilogue

2008-08-01T18:54:54Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Epilogue-Choice
Synopsis: Jacob Black is dealing with losing Bella once and for all, and Leah is there to complain. He finally gets rid of her, and heads home to find Billy waiting with a wedding invitation. The invitation came with a note for him, and as he reads it he becomes more and more furious. Edward says he broke the rules by sending the invite, but that he thinks Jacob should have the choice of whether or not he wants to attend. Jacob becomes so enraged, that he phases and disappears attempting to leave his human life behind.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: BREAKING DAWN!

Hey guys, enjoy tomorrow, and we'll see you back here September 1st for the BD read a long. I'll put up some reminders, and try to do some recruitment, let me know if you're interested in helping at all

Chapter Twenty-Seven

2008-07-31T19:17:02Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Needs
Synopsis: Bella falls apart as soon as she's out of La Push, and Edward comes to get her. He stays with her while she continually sobs while she realises what she's does to both of the men she loves. When she wakes, she promises Edward that it's all over, and that she wants to have Alice plan the wedding. They head back to the Cullen's and Alice is already there, beyond excited about her new role. She shows Bella the dress that she had made. Edward tries to talk her out of the wedding, saying it was him being too selfish, but she promises him that she wants to get married to him for her own reasons, and asks for her ring, announcing that they're heading back to her home to go tell Charlie.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Epilogue

Chapter Twenty-Six

2008-07-30T19:28:40Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Ethics
Synopsis: Bella heads home after questioning Alice about whether or not she stills sees Bella becoming a vampire. When she gets there she is informed that Jacob has been in a terrible accident and is injured. Bella tells him that she knew and she plans to head down to La Push after dinner. When she gets down there, she confesses to him that she is in love with him, and that it doesn't change anything. They talk about what they could have had and what their friendship will be like when she changes. After they sit for a while enjoying the company, Bella heads home knowing she can't hold back for much longer.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Twenty-Seven

Chapter Twenty-Fine

2008-07-30T01:02:31Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Mirror
Synopsis: Edward and Seth round up the rest of the pieces and light them on fire, before Edward sends Seth home because it turns out the Volturi has shown up a half hour late. Edward also breaks the news to Bella that Jacob was hurt when he tried to save Leah but everything is okay.

Bella passes out anyway, and when she wakes, Carlisle tries to reassure her that Jacob is okay. Jane makes it to the clearing and questions them about what occurred in the clearing. She questions the one newborn that Carlisle spared when she stopped fighting. When she decides that everything is cleaned up, she leaves but promises to tell Aro that Bella is still human.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

Tomorrow Chapter Twenty-Six

SO SORRY IT'S UP LATE!!

Chapter Twenty-Four

2008-07-28T19:47:02Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Snap Decision
Synopsis: Edward comes back, and declares Jacob to be more cunning than he thought, and announces to Bella that the wolf was just acting so Bella would ask him to kiss her and not get in trouble for it. Bella tries to seduce him in the tent again, and he stops her to narrate the battle (among other things). Suddenly things seem to have gone wrong, and Edward sends Seth away. Bella then realises that the trouble isn't in the clearing, it's at their camp.

Victoria has come and brought her 'lover' with her. Edward tries to deter him, but Seth goes after him and Edward takes on Victoria. After a few moments of fighting, Bella can't tell who's winning in Edward's fight and believes Seth to be almost dead, so she cuts herself, which causes an almost fatal distraction. Finally Seth tears Riley to pieces, and as Victoria is running away, Edward catches up to her and swiftly beheads her.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Twenty-Five

So I'm pretty sure getting behind on the chapters was all my fault. I had assumed that Eclipse only had 24 chapters so when we got behind I never noticed because my calendar said it was right. I apologise for this, it was really bizarre changing over people in the middle. Anyways, this is it guys, the last week, let's see some boost in participation!!!!!!!!

Chapter Twenty-Three

2008-07-27T20:25:21Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Monster
Synopsis: After not so nicely kicking Jacob out of the tent, Edward and Bella talk about the night before, things that were said in her sleep and what ranks on their top ten lists. He lets the news about the wedding slip, knowing Jacob could hear and her best friend takes off, hurt to an extreme extent. Edward rushes off to find him, so Bella can talk to him.

When Jacob comes back, he asks if what he heard was true, and says that if all he is going to be is in the way, he might as well sacrifise himself in the battle. Bella freaks out and begs him not to, going as far as to ask him to kiss her as a promise to come back. She loses herself in the embrace, and Jacob claims that that should have been their first kiss.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Twenty-Four

Chapter Twenty-Two

2008-07-27T20:24:43Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Fire and Ice
Synopsis: It turns out Alice's prediction was right, and the storm is more intense than they originally thought. Jacob comes into the tent, offering his body heat as the answer to the problem of Bella freezing to death. As she attempts to sleep, she overhears the two talking about her. They talk about how much each of them love her, and what Edward was trying to do when he left. Edward asks about the story of the third wife, and brings Jacob to the conclusion that Bella would identify with her. Then as they decide to call their 'truce' off at first light, they agree that they will both be fighting as hard as they can for her, and Bella finally drifts off to sleep.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

Chapter Twenty-One

2008-07-26T12:22:44Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Trails
Synopsis: Bella removes the ring, and still upsets Alice by having agreed to have a small wedding, and she tries to convince Bella to let her plan the wedding. They argue, and Bella basically concedes and they head off to the clearing to set the trails. Bella sets her own trail, going as far as accidentally cutting her hand and leaving blood on the trail to drive the newborns wild. He hands her off to Jacob after caring for her cut completely effortlessly.

Jacob spends the trip that he takes with her trying to antagonize her into admitting her feelings for her, but she is completely obstinate trying to change the topic. They talk about the upcoming fight, and how Bella is worried about the safety of both Edward and Jacob, and he says that even if she had begged, Jacob wouldn't have stayed behind from the fight. They also talk about how Jacob is supposed to be the new Chief, but that he didn't want that responsibility. Finally they reach the clearing, and Edward rushes into the tent for the cold night ahead.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Twenty-Two and Twenty-Three

Tomorrow is the last double post, and then we're caught up. We're in the home stretch!

Chapter Twenty

2008-07-26T12:20:24Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Compromise
Synopsis: Bella heads off for her sleepover with Edward where she plans to make some more compromises with him. He takes her to his room where he gives her a crystal heart for her bracelet. She begins to attempt to seduce him to get the one human experience she is unwilling to give up. They talk over the pros and cons of them having sex and getting married. Finally they come to the compromise that if Bella marries Edward, they will try to have sex after the ceremony so it protects both of their virtues. Edward presents her with his mother's ring, and gets down on one knee, finally procuring her hand in marriage.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

Chapter Nineteen

2008-07-26T00:59:14Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Selfish
Synopsis: When Bella finally wakes up, Edward complains that apparently Jacob can gives her gifts but he can't. She agrees to a hand-me-down, and they talk about how Bella wants to be in clearing in the fight, and he completely disagrees and says if he has to he'll have Jacob tell Seth that Bella is not to be in the clearing. He also tells her a few of the things he found out the night before, that Leah became a werewolf, and that Embry is the illegitimate child of one of the Quileute elders.

When she tries to talk him into letting her be in clearing and when he refuses she pulls her trump card to try and get him to stay with her outside the fight. Edward calls Alice over so he can discuss him sitting out of the fight with Jasper. Alice talks to Charlie about Bella staying at her house for the weekend while 'everyone is away'. Edward comes back to take her to that night's training session, where she spends most of the night sitting next to Jacob in his werewolf form watching her future family prepare for the fight for her life.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Twenty and Twenty-One

Hey guys sorry this is up so late, but I was at my competition all day. Thought I was going to be back in time to post, and I'm just now getting the post up. Also, a reminder we'll be doing two posts tomorrow to try and catch up, and two on Sunday too. Thanks so much guys!

Chapter Eighteen

2008-07-24T22:04:57Z

Book: Eclipse
Chapter: Instruction
Synopsis:

As Alice’s graduation party ends, Bella is anxious that Jacob’s pack has aligned themselves with the Cullens against the newborns. Everyone reassures Bella there is no danger but she remains worried, agonizing over why her bad luck continually puts other people in harm’s way.

The wolves and the vampires intend to meet for a training session at 3:00 AM. Bella tells Edward she wants to accompany him. Edward notes that she is tired and says he doesn’t want her present for any tensions between the two groups if the training experiment does not go well, but she insists. Ensured that Charlie is asleep for the night, Bella and Edward wait in her bedroom for the time to pass. Bella thinks seriously about forming a plan to keep her bad luck from affecting others.

Edward makes one last effort to coax Bella into staying, but she refuses. He runs, carrying her on his back, to a large field, which Bella recognizes as the baseball clearing she visited with the Cullens over a year previously. The familiar place brings back memories of James and his coven. Thinking about Victoria, Bella suddenly makes a connection between all the recent events. She tells Edward about her realization, rejecting his former theory that the Volturi are at the heart of the trouble. Edward considers her new impressions, and agrees that it’s a possibility.

Bella notices that Alice looks frustrated and Edward explains that she is uncomfortable being “blinded” by the wolves’ involvement. The pack finally enters the clearing, arriving in wolf form. There are more wolves now than Bella last knew about, and the vampires are both fascinated and careful. Carlisle welcomes them and Edward acts as translator, using his mind reading abilities to speak for the pack. The wolves agree to watch and listen, but are not comfortable doing more. Jasper takes center stage to begin the instruction.

Jasper calls Emmett forward first, noting that his reliance on brutal strength is what makes Emmett the closest example of a newborn attack. Jasper easily catches Emmett from behind and ends the mock skirmish. He engages Alice next, wishing specifically for Bella to see why Alice can take care of herself. Sure enough, Alice effortlessly outmatches Jasper, finally swooping up from behind and planting a quick kiss on his neck. Edward claims the next turn, and Alice takes his spot next to Bella. Alice surprises Bella, stating she knows of Bella’s semi-formed plans to spare her loved ones from danger. Alice declares she will warn Edward if Bella continues to scheme. Bella ignores her and tries to focus on Jasper and Edward.

Jasper’s expertise is equally matched by Edward’s agility and mind-reading, and they finally agree to call it a draw. Each of the Cullens take a turn with Jasper, and as the night goes on Bella is finally overcome by exhaustion. The meeting is called to a close, all agreeing to meet again the following night. Before the wolves leave, they request to familiarize themselves with the particular scents of the Cullens, so that during battle there are no mistakes. Each wolf, in turn, approaches the individual members of the Cullen family, smelling and sniffing them all.

Bella recognizes Jacob as the reddish-brown wolf. She realizes he seems the most relaxed of the pack. Jacob meets her gaze and comes closer. Bella notices that Edward is measuring her reactions, clearly hoping to find her afraid or disgusted by what she sees. But instead of being afraid, Bella reaches out and runs her fingers through Jacob’s fur. She is surprised by how it is both rough and soft. Suddenly Jacob licks her across her entire face, laughing and jumping out of the way when she yells and smacks at him playfully in response. Both vampires and werewolves, and especially Edward, are all shocked and bewildered by the encounter.

The wolves leave, but Jacob stays behind. Jacob speaks to Edward through his mind, eventually turning back into his human form to openly discuss Bella’s safety during the newborn battle. Edward is reluctant to involve Jacob initially, but is pleasantly surprised by the ideas Jacob presents. They agree to work together, making a plan to mask the scent of Bella’s trail with Jacob’s. They decide to place Seth Clearwater with Bella in hiding, using Seth’s and the pack’s mind reading as a way to communicate with the others. Edward and Jacob end the conversation on pleasant terms, remarking their disbelief at the turn of events that has caused them to work together.

Hey guys remember to keep the spoilers to a minimum. No talking about the movie in this thread, there's a separate post for that here. Also if you've read the first chapter of Breaking Dawn, please don't mention anything about it here, there are people that wish to remain unspoiled. Remember to title your thread!

For Tomorrow: Chapter Nineteen