The Sookie Stackhouse Book Series: I.AM.HOOKED. I started Book 4 yesterday (please, please, please don't leave a comment telling me what "potentially" happens in future books!) and I think I'm on Chapter 7 alreay. I've flown through Books 1-3 and like a crackhead have gone to the library, bookstore or Kindle store at the end of each book to try and obtain the next. :) I'm reading Book 4 on my iPhone via Kindle since I couldn't find the book in the store or at the library and I needed it right away! :)
A lot of people refer to this series as the "grown up" Twilight and I guess that is mostly true although the series was written well before Twilight. I like them both equally and for different reasons.
True Blood on HBO: If you already watch True Blood then you know Season Two started a few weeks ago. Adam and I have been hooked on this show ever since we watched the first episode. Last year we watched the entire Season One in less than two days via HBO On-Demand (Comcast cable). We couldn't wait for Season Two and have trouble waiting for the next Sunday to come around!
I know most Sookie fans love Bill Compton, but I do not. I am Team Eric all the way -- especially with Alexander Skarsgard in that role. He's perfect for the role with regard to his description in the book series as far as I'm concerned. The TV series storyline differs a lot from the book series so that may bother some people, but it doesn't really matter to me.
The Hangover: Holy crap, this movie was hilarious. I don't believe I stopped laughing the entire time. I have heard the exact same review from literally everyone I know who has seen this movie. Some of the stuff was over the top, but somehow they managed to make it seem hilarious and not stupid. If you've been to Vegas you will have a few extra laughs. It really made me want to go back soon. The main cast was great and really had a comedic chemistry together. I will definitely be buying the DVD when it comes out.
Dexter: I think this might be my new (new-to-me) favorite show. The First and Second Seasons just became available via Netflix Instant (we stream through our XBox 360 and I HIGHLY recommend it!) so Adam I and started to watch it last night. We don't have Showtime, but we've long wanted to watch this series. Last night we got through episodes 1-3 and I think we're both hooked. I love anything that has to do with crime - both fiction and non-fiction - so this show is very interesting to me. I cannot wait to watch more episodes.
I'd love to hear what you are reading and watching. :) Happy Friday!
We LOVE Dexter too! C is a TB fan too...I watch with him but Sookie bugs the crap out of me! (I do prefer Eric over Bill though as well)
Posted by: Erica | July 03, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I have heard so much of the True Blood Books, I can't wait to read them. I watched season 1 in a couple of days and can't wait till Sunday for the next episode. Yesterday I watched all 4 episodes of the new Nurse Jackie, it was great as well! I love HBO shows. Is there new Season of Dexter out yet? I keep seeing the re-runs here but nothing new.
Posted by: Laura | July 03, 2009 at 04:09 PM
We love Dexter, too...cannot wait for Season three on dvd! I think it took us all of a week and a half to get through the first two seasons!
I looove CH's books, but I just haven't been able to really get into True Blood for some reason. :-(
Everyone keeps telling us we need to check out Entourage so I think that will be the next series we try.
Posted by: Jessica | July 03, 2009 at 04:31 PM
My husband loves Dexter so much it was scaring me. Honestly, it just freaked me out. But I started watching it (with the hopes I would like it and then stop thinking my husband was a serial killer wannabe) and I like it as well. I have not seen True Blood but its not for lack of trying! I want to start with the first show but can't find it, is the DVD out yet? Might have to check out the books though! Luh-oved Twilight.
Just read B as in Beauty and loved it, highly recommend!
Posted by: Alicia P | July 03, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Just got back from the Hangover--loved it!!! Seeing that picture makes me laugh all over again, especially seeing "Carlos". I've been reading light books, mostly chick lit and light mysteries, but am going to start the first Sookie Stackhouse shortly.
Posted by: Amy | July 03, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Do you own those books? If you do pleae mail book one asap to me. If not I'll go to the library. Need so new stuff to read.
Posted by: Denise | July 04, 2009 at 05:51 AM
gonna have to check some of these things out!
Posted by: giuseppina | July 04, 2009 at 09:41 AM
OMG. Wasn't The Hangover so funny? Best comedy in a long time. Right now, I'm reading 'A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier'. It's amazing, wrenching, visual, candid, and powerful. I'm almost finished with it. We're watching Weeds (love it!) and giving Nurse Jackie (new on Showtime) a try. And we're really enjoying this season of The Next Food Network Star, too. Haven't gotten into any of the other books/shows you mentioned. I keep hearing good things though...
Posted by: Samara | July 06, 2009 at 07:20 AM