To celebrate the release of Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, we’re kicking off a weekly Tuesday updates column called ‘Twilight Bytes.’ We’ll be posting Twilight news, updates, interviews, and asking one question per week for true-blue Twilight fans (you know who you are!) to debate.
As for the question of what you’re doing this Friday night: If you said anything but salivating over BreakingDawn, and/or celebrating at one of the many Twilight parties around theStates, wrong answer! The clock is ticking down to the August 2nd, 12:01am release of the book, and according to Seth,Stephenie Meyer’s webmaster, people are starting to suffer from anunusual condition known as "Breaking Dawn Countdownitis." The mainsymptom is described as staring at thecountdown on the right side of Meyer’s website for several minutes/hours/days at a time. (Even I find this behavior a little, er, overwrought — I’m really really really looking forward to the book, but not putting my health in jeopardy over it!)
For those who plan to party: Be sure to call your local book store to see what they’ve got planned. (Check here for events near you being hosted by Barnes and Noble.) And be sure to catch Stephenie Meyer this Thursday on Good Morning America — you can even submit questions for her on their website.
And finally, your Twilight Superfan question of the day… posted after the jump, for the super-spoilerific out there.
Do you think Jacob might show up to stop the wedding? Discuss this — and where and how you are going to be ringing in the new Dawn — below!
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Why does EW continue to torture us with this crap? No self-respecting person over the age of 16 cares about this.
I disagree about the “no self-respecting person over the age of 16 cares about this.” This coming Friday night/Saturday morning at 12:01 a.m. I will be turning 40, and likely be picking up a copy of Breaking Dawn.
I know the first commenter is going to get so much crap rained down on them from the old balls Twilight fans – but they’re right. The key word is ’self-respecting’. That’s all I’m saying.
More than people under 16 care about it. I have just finished reading the first book and i am 29.
At least people are reading. They could be doing things that are a ton worse. So be it if they are reading “teen” fiction.
Harry Potter was at first considered a kids book but how many adults read those.
Everyone has their “guilty pleasures” regardless of how “self-respecting” they are.
I’m self-respecting, in my mid-30s, and enjoy Meyer’s work, and am glad for the quick tid-bits EW gives us. I personally can’t stand American Idol – so I just skip by the seemingly endless articles, posts and comments about it and let those who are so inclined enjoy it. Maybe those of you who don’t care about the Twilight series could just let those of us who do enjoy the coverage? Thanks!
Look, I’m a high school English teacher, I have a Master’s Degree in English, and I originally read these books just so that I can keep up-to-date with what my students are reading. They aren’t the greatest pieces of literature ever created, but they’re enjoyable, and again, they get kid, (and even adults!), reading. And if EW wants to help people stay excited about books by posting about Meyer and Twilight, I can happily say THANK YOU.
I run the Kids Dept for a Borders Store.
These books are out there to keep kids reading. They aren’t the best written pieces of lit. They will be timeless classics but they keep kids/people reading. That’s what is important.
Ws job is to stay on top of POP Culture. This is POP Culture.
Stop making Popwatch summary only in Google reader! It’s driving me to drink! (more) Trust me, I still visit the actual site often, so you’re not losing ad revenue! Please, I’m begging!
ANYWAYS, to answer the question. I think that Jacob will come and try to stop the wedding but not succeed and maybe even imprint on a wedding guest.
Surprise – I am 69 and can’t wait to read Breaking Dawn – I had lots of fun reading these books and isn’t that what reading is all about?
Call me picky, but you shouldn’t have that question above a jump. I’ve only read the first 2 books and am about to start the 3rd and your question can definitely be considered a spoiler. I’ve avoided clicking into any stories about Twilight for that very reason but this is right on the front page.
my plans this Friday night (and the rest of the year) have nothing to do with these books. I picked up the first book when ew started all the hype, but I don’t get it. It is pretty much just a teen romance with vampires thrown in. And comparing it to HP is laughable. IMHO, the characters are just NOT as well written. can one of the readers over 18 please explain the allure?
OMG, enough already with this f***ing book! I feel like the only things I have read in the past two days have to do with Comic Con and Twilight. Please find something else to write about already.
Don’t read this comment if you haven’t read all of the books and don’t mind hearing things about “Breaking Dawn.”
I believe Jacob will show up at the wedding and try to interfere. On the Twilight Lexicon blog, they’ve been posting a quote each day from “Breaking Dawn.” They don’t give the context or anything, but today’s quote is:
“Seth: You’ll hurt her. Let her go.”
We know from the preview chapter of “Breakind Dawn” that Seth Clearwater is going to the wedding, so I think he says that to Jacob when Jacob tries to mess with things.
Sure, I can explain the allure (I am in my mid-twenties, btw). Twilight may not be Harry Potter, but it is a well written story which swallows you in it’s world. It is well paced, has a strong sense of atmosphere, has enough mystry to keep you interested, and allows you to escape into a well written (as opposed to trashy) romance fantasy. The characters may be a bit more broadly drawn than Harry’s, but in some ways, they are also more real. And Edward is pretty much the idea guy, so fantasizing about him is FUN! Maybe it’s not “great lit” the way that some define it, but it is also several steps above the paperbacks that sit on those rotating shelves at the library. The ones you need to buy book sleeves to read. Plus, like any book/show/movie with a rabid following, it’s fun to be a part of something while it is happening, to anticipate a release, to share that excitement with other fans. That adds to the allure even more.
It’s great that people will be lining up to buy a book. I will probably go to one of the Borders parties, as I like Borders better than Barnes and Noble. As for Jacob, he better crash the wedding. I don’t want to wait too long before he comes back.
People do care about Twilight if they are over 16. Take Twilightmoms.com for example.
The allure is a well written and well thought out characters, with all of the feeling and not too much sex (vampires are usually cast as sex all the time). Good enough that I let my 12 year read.
I’m 28 and I will be picking up my copy of Breaking Dawn on Friday night. I love Stephenie’s characters. Is she the best author ever? No. But she’s written an interesting story. I love it.
As for the question, Jacob better not interrupt the wedding! I really dislike him. I’d respect him more if he took the high road and left Bella and Edward alone. Bella’s made her choice and Jacob needs to deal with it.
I’ll be getting the book and I’m 26.
I consider myself a “self-respecting” 25 year old. I enjoy these books tremendously. They are simple, sweet and have a certain addictive quality. We all have guilty pleasures and anything that encourages people (of all ages) to read is certainly a good thing.
As for the question….I actually hope Jacob shows up at the wedding- but as Bella’s friend, not making a scene.
Okay, I was 14 when I read the first book and I loved it. As a person who can go through 3-4 books a day, SM’s books hold my attention and have me rereading Bella and Edward’s romance time and time again. I love SM’s books, and they’re not trashy. In my opinion, if you have a problem with SM’s books and write a comment about how much you hate all the hype, too bad. Sorry, but there are millions of people, men and women, of all ages who enjoy these books and find them interesting. If you don’t, find something else to read. As for me, I will be turning 17 in a matter of days and most definetly re-reading SM’s books, including “The Host” and “Breaking Dawn” and hopefully “Midnight Sun” well into my college years.
I am Team Edward but I do hope Jacob shows up at the wedding… I want to see him sitting in the front row, smiling, cheering Bella on and respecting that Edward is what makes her happy. I want him to give her a hug (not romantically) after the ceremony and know that his friend has made a good choice. He needs to respect that Bella loves Edward!
Agree with the two people below. I had never even heard of Twilight before EW put it on its cover, and I’m already sick of it. I guarantee if you approach 5 adults on the street, maybe, MAYBE 1 will know what the heck Twilight is or even what it’s about.
People keep commenting on the popwatch blogs related to twilight about how no one above 14 should care about these books…but seriously if you don’t car about twilight just ignore it then. Don’t hate on something that brings a lot of joy to so many readers. Yes it may not be the best written book but it’s entertaining and the story hits at an emotional button few books have.
I will be on a plane when breaking dawn is released but i plan on getting it at the closest bookstore to the airport.
I hope Jacob comes to the wedding but in a supportive way for Bella…maybe he will have imprinted on someone and is happy by the wedding
Thank you EW for focusing on Twilight and maybe more people will find the saga. These books really helped me during a difficult time with its hopeful and beautiful story. People should pick it up!
“No self respecting person over 16 cares”
Obviously they do if the great people of entertainment weekly are spending time on it…I’m pretty sure the staff at EW are not goth 16 year olds
I will be purchasing my copy of Breaking Dawn at a midnight Barnes & Noble party and burning the midnight oil to read through the entire novel the first day of its release, just as I did for the last 2 Harry Potter books. I am 29 and find the appeal of the novels to be the characters – I enjoy how messy the love of Bella and Edward makes everything but they hold together knowing it is what is meant to be. As far as Jacob showing up at the wedding, I don’t think he will. Stephenie has already revealed the outcome of the wedding, so Jacob’s appearance would be futile. To all the haters out there, why not read a different article if you don’t enjoy this series?
I’m 13 and i absolutely love these books. The only thing i’m a little creeped out about is going to the breaking dawn release party and seeing 30-year-old women screaming along with me. These books were designed for the 11-14 year old girls in my opinion. But don’t think im saying that older people should not read these books. I’m just saying that maybe they shouldn’t revolve their lives around these books (the way i do lol!)