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Nerdy Things Thursday: Vampires

March 4, 2010 by Arena Blake 5 Comments

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Since I’ve been MIA the past few Thursdays, I thought I’d come back with a bang and tell you about one of my latest obsessions: Vampires. Yes, this week on Nerdy Things Thursday we’re going to talk about one of MY nerdy obsessions.
I admit it: I am so the cliche young married woman who can’t help but compare her husband to the vampire who started it all (at least for me)…Edward Cullen.
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I first picked up Twilight right before the movie was released in theaters. I couldn’t put it down. Since I’m in my car so much every day for work, I downloaded the audio books and blew right through the entire series.

I still maintain that Illyana Kadushan makes a much better Bella than Kristen Stewart. Without the crazy hair.

Anyway, by now I’ve listened to the entire series at least four times … and I just finished listening to my favorite, Breaking Dawn, for the hundredth time (not really….just guessing).

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Yes – I love Breaking Dawn. I love the happy ending. I love the cheesiness of it all. I don’t, however, love the name Renesmee. Really!?!

Soon after my obsession with Twilight began, I stumbled upon the HBO Series True Blood. Oh my goodness. Talk about your blood thirsty vampires.

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My favorite? Eric Northman.

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Y-U-M.

This promptly brought about my desire to read the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. Thanks to a wonderful Christmas present from my sister-in-law extremely thoughtful brother, my desire has been fulfilled!

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I can’t wait for May for the next one!

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And now, I’m anxious to begin two new series: the Anita Blake (no relation) Vampire Hunter series and the Riley Jenson Guardian series.

What vampire books would you recommend? What is it about those lusty, dangerous blood suckers that gets us (or is it just me?) all hot and bothered? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Until next time, live long and prosper!

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  1. Linda

    March 4, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    I've had a thing for vampire since way back when. I did love the Twilight series. Anita Blake's good but they get too sexually for me. I started the Gardella Vampire Chronicles and I like those. I have a thing about the Victorian era. I just read Under The Blood Red Moon which was also really good.

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  2. Arena

    March 8, 2010 at 10:51 am

    Oh! I'll have to try the Gardella books too! They sound fantastic! 🙂

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  3. Kurtis

    March 9, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Hey, that Christmas present was technically from me, ya know…

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  4. Arena

    March 9, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Oops. Sorry! I'll correct it! :p

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