I picked up this book because friends have been talking about it and recommending it to me for a while now. Months even. Of course, the movie is coming too and I want to have the book read before I see the movie because knowing me I will see it regardless. 
 Stephanie Meyer is a new author to my bookshelf and I truly plan on reading more because I was totally in love with this book. It is a young adult series but it is so good that within the first chapter I was hooked and I had to stop myself from reading really fast and missing things. I slowed myself down so I could take it in. 
 Bella's clumsiness never seemed to get old and made for some really funny moments. It really makes you wonder about the actress playing her in the movie. I can't picture her in this moment but in the book every guy in town seems drawn to Bella. 
 Edward is great. He's surprising and funny. You can't help but be intrigued by him right along with Bella. His sudden mood swings tended to throw me right along with Bella. 
 As for the supporting characters, Edward's "family", you really start liking them as soon as you get to know them. It really seems that they love Edward and are willing to accept anything he wants, which is pretty much Bella. Rosalie is the only one who seems to dislike her and we haven't even figure out why though she doesn't do anything to put Bella in jeopardy. My favorite of his family is Alice which is probably everyone's favorite but she's rather nice, hip and considerate. 
 Stephanie Meyer's writing style and story are wonderful. She really knows how to make everything interesting and I can't remember a single moment I wasn't totally engrossed in the story. She makes you fall in love right along with Bella and she makes you want to rush out and buy the next book (which I plan on doing). 
 I currently own this book and I plan on keeping it that way. You should read it.