Onto Book #9!

I've just finished book #8 in the Southern Vampire Mystery Series, aka the "True Blood" books. So far each book has been strong and I'm hoping to feel the same about Dead And Gone (book #9). Rather not say much about what's going on plot-wise or give away any spoilers. But if you like the HBO show and like to read, I'm sure you'll enjoy the books. Of course you must remember that television shows are commonly altered versions of whatever literature they've been "based on". So don't get pissed when the two aren't exactly the same.
As of right now, I'm about a third of the way through Dead And Gone. I like it better than the previous already, probably because there's more Eric. By the way, if you're a Bill fan...sucks for you. It seems like Bill is becoming a less important character since no longer being romantically involved with Sookie. Perhaps you can blame it on the fact that it's from her point of view? Anyways...
Once next week hits, I should be done with this one and onto the next (Dead in the Family). So hopefully if time permits I can pick up a few books for vacation! Hooray vacation!
Has anyone heard about any light/fun books for me to bring along? Oh god, what will I read once I finish this series? Oh right, school will be in session by then and it'll all be lecture related---booo.

True Blood

True Blood (Season 1 & 2) 4.5/5

So the vampire story genre is pretty popular this year. First with the rise of Twilight and then with HBO's True Blood. Both follow a romantic story-line yet I gotta say, True Blood is much better. Not only are these authentic vampires, but there's alot more of a story than Twilight.
The True Blood series takes places in Louisiana in an alternative world compared to ours. The vampires have "come out of the coffin" and revealed themselves to the world. Some are happy to see this, while others hate it. I love the variety of characters, human and vampire. Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress at Merlot's (a local Bon Temps restaurant and bar) where her boss loves her and the locals thoughts are heard too loudly....she's a telepath, though only her closest friends know this. her boss, Sam Merlot also is more than human, but he's no vampire.

A serial killer plagues the small town of Bon Temps, mainly "fang-bangers" are targeted by the killer. In the second season, a Maenad comes to town and starts making shit hit the fan. Yes, it gets weirder and weirder. Meanwhile there's a crazy Jesus camp of people that are all for staking vampires because they are the spawn of Satan. Crazy people, it makes me laugh to see such delusional religious people.

There's alot of nudity, senseless in my opinion but hey its HBO so they can do it if they want. Language, nudity, drugs---awesome, its more real than a lame-ass story where nobody ever dies or has sex or anything that happens in real life. There's also no awkward angst and stupid "I have to leave you......its too dangerous". Sorry Twilight, but you also have shitty actors compared to this show. I like that there's more in-depth stories and exploration of the vampire world than "h these are the Cullens and nobody can ever know that they're vampires, PS: there's shape-shifters too". In the world of True Blood there's all kinds of mythical creatures which makes for more choices in story-lines as well as characters. It doesn't get boring, ever.

Overall, I like it. in fact I just finished season 2 at 4AM last night. Me and my brother sat there and watched the show for probably 5 - 6 hours straight. Addicting, very addicting. Our favorite character so far is Eric Northman, a vampire who runs the Fangtasia vampire bar. This series is not for anyone under 18 years old according to its rating, and I'd stick with that if you wanna watch this with kids or your parents. Sex scenes aren't like in the movies, everyone shows their bare ass or chest at some point in the show. Kinda like porn, eww. If you're uncomfortable with nudity or gore, just don't watch. That's really all I gotta say, I just have to wait for the 3rd season to be on the internet because I don't have HBO :[

What's another show that I should watch? I've heard Dexter is pretty good. Thoughts? Responses? Hmm?

Sunday the 6th

Hello again, it's me. Who else would it be? That was a stupid question lol. Well this is a really informal-type blogity blog for the day. Just thought I'd let everyone know that I've got a few movie reviews on the way.

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince
Public Enemies
Lucky Number Slevin

Because its "CSR appreciation week" at Blockbuster for the next 2 weeks, I can get 10 free rentals instead of just 5 free rentals. So I may end up renting and reviewing alot in the next few weeks. Then again I also have end of semester junk and finals to deal with at school. Good luck if you're facing final exams just like me.

It's almost Christmas! I still have no idea what I want other than bubble bath (I ran out a few days ago) and maybe a new Wii game. I need suggestions please! What are you asking for?

PS: I'm starting to watch True Blood. Let's see what all the buzz is about!