TOUCHED BY A VAMPIRE by Beth Felker Jones (BLOG TOUR)

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TOUCHED BY A VAMPIRE
Author: Beth Felker Jones
Source: Water Brooks Multnomah
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books (October 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601422784
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601422781


SYNOPSIS:

People around the world are asking the same question, enraptured with Edward and Bella’s forbidden romance in the Twilight Saga, a four-book serial phenomenon written by Stephenie Meyer. The bestsellers tell the story of a regular girl’s relationship with a vampire who has chosen to follow his “good” side. But the Saga isn’t just another fantasy–it’s teaching girls about love, sex, and purpose. With 48 million copies in print and a succession of upcoming blockbuster films, now is the time to ask the important question: Can vampires teach us about God’s plan for love? Touched by a Vampire is the first book to investigate the themes of the Twilight Saga from a Biblical perspective. Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer’s Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story’s redemptive qualities outshine its darkness. Cautionary, thoughtful, and challenging, Touched by a Vampire is written for Twilight fans, parents, teachers, and pop culture enthusiasts. It includes an overview of the series for those unfamiliar with the storyline and a discussion guide for small groups.
MY TAKE:

As a HUGE fan of the Twilight saga, I just knew I had to read this book. Yes, I am one of those fans that has to read anything that relates to the series. I was surprised to find that this book had things in it that I didn’t even realize while reading the Twilight series. It gives the meaning to forbidden romance, dangerous love and many other themes throughout the Twilight series that you wouldn’t really think about. It gives you the religious point of view of each book and the hidden meanings in each topic related to the series. It also has little discussion guides in it to share with others for meetings such as bible studies and group discussions.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I had plenty of AH-HA moments when it explained the topics through religious eyes and not just the fan-of-the-series eyes. Great for teens as well!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

TUESDAY TEASER

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I found Tuesday Teaser over at Should Be Reading and was inspired to join in!

Anyone can play along. Just do the following:

  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
HERE IS MY TT for you:

He kissed one corner of my mouth and then the other. His touch was as gentle as a butterfly on a petal. page 197, Dark of the Moon by Rachel Hawthorne

In honor of Christmas shopping….

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Okay, I just couldn’t wait until Friday to post these. I am laughing my butt off at some of the stuff I am finding for WTF Fridays. Since we are all holiday shopping this time of year I want to show you the dangers of toy shopping nowadays……

Now I know why my daughter never liked watching the Tarzan Disney movie!

Update Announcements!!

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I have been thinking about changing a few things around on my blog and would appreciate the input from my followers.

I have been watching J. Kaye arranging her blog differently for the upcoming year and it made me realize that I have not really made anything set in stone here on my blog. I have come up with a few ideas and wanted your opinion. Some of these things will be gradually introduced and other will wait until the new year begins. Here are the few things I am working on:

1. Sundays I am going to continue reviews, but I am also going to introduce a new meme. Well, it will be new on my blog, but I got the inspiration from other blogs as how to do it. On Sundays, I will feature different book bloggers. Kind of like my author Q&A’s, but with book bloggers instead.

2. I am thinking about after my birthday giveaway is over, I will be doing random contests. When I have a book to giveaway I will just post it and list it also on my contest page. This way it gives a fair chance to my loyal followers who read everyday. This will also free up my bookshelves faster so I can add newer books to my piles. So be on the look out for lots of giveways on my blog.

3. Reading challenges will be a new adventure for me this coming year. I plan on joing more than one at a time, and hosting some. I was really hoping that my Lynsay Sands challenge would have brought some people to join in reading, but no one signed up. My husband helped me realize that maybe it was because people don’t read as fast as I do since I can read on average 2 books a day. So I am going to be redoing that one and posting it with a longer timeline and with a prize as well. Look for the sign ups on it later this month.

4. I am also thinking of a sort of WTF? day. Strange photos I come across on the internet to give us all a good laugh.

I don’t want you all to think that there won’t be any reviews though. Reviews will still be posted everyday. These things will just be in addition to what I already have.
So does anyone have any other ideas?? What do you think about these?? Let me know!

LOGAN AND THE MAGIC FISH by Otto Scamfer

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LOGAN AND THE MAGIC FISH
Author: Otto Scamfer

  • Paperback: 24 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace; 1st edition (July 6, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1438243480
  • ISBN-13: 978-1438243481

SYNOPSIS:

Join Logan on an exciting fishing expedition in the Pacific Northwest on the cool waters of Blue Lake. Logan’s trip becomes strange and wondrous when he catches a large orange fish who claims to be magic. The creature grants Logan three wishes if the boy will let him go. Logan gladly agrees, but all is not what it seems. Is the fish truly a magic fish? Logan begins to have his doubts. You can help him decide!

MY TAKE:

I am always on the lookout for new books for my young daughter. This book featured colorful pictures that captured her interest and writing that was just as wonderful.
Logan goes out on the lake to go fishing. He catches a large yellow fish and the fish is magic. The fish tells Logan that he will grant him 3 wishes if he will let him go. Logan agrees and wishes to be rich, popular and happy all the time. When Logan thinks that the fish didn’t give him the wishes he goes to the lake to confront the fish. The fish explains that he did receive the wishes and explains how.
A touching read that gives children a great lesson at the same time.

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!