From Little Brown and Company and Stephenie Meyer (author of The Twilight Saga: TWILIGHT, NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, and BREAKING DAWN) comes a new novel, THE HOST . . .
Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact and continue their lives apparently unchanged. Most of humanity has succumbed.
When Melanie, one of the few remaining “wild” humans, is
captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading “soul” who has been given Melanie’s body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn’t expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.
When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.
One of the most compelling writers of our time, Stephenie Meyer brings us a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the very essence of what it means to be human.
From Publisher’s Weekly:
In this tantalizing SF thriller, planet-hopping parasites are inserting their silvery centipede selves into human brains, curing cancer, eliminating war and turning Earth into paradise. But some people want Earth back, warts and all, especially Melanie Stryder, who refuses to surrender, even after being captured in Chicago and becoming a host for a “soul” called Wanderer. The straightforward narrative… shines with romantic intrigue.
RomancingTheBlog has two copies to give away via a random drawing.
* To enter, leave a comment below stating you’d like to own the book.
* The comment must be left before Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 6:00 a.m. eastern time.
* You may enter only once.
* This giveaway is NOT limited to the US.
UPDATE: And the winners are . . . KeVinK and StaceyB!
There were 45 entries before the cut-off, the random integers selected were 31 and 43, StaceyB was #31 and KeVinK was #43.
I have never read any of Ms Meyer’s work, but would like to read HOST.
by Carol Spradling May 17th, 2008 at 7:42 amI’ve read her series and I’m looking forward to the movie when it comes out. I’d love to give this one a try.
by Teresa W. May 17th, 2008 at 7:52 amI’ve heard so much about this author, but she not one I’ve had the opportunity to read.
by ArkansasCyndi May 17th, 2008 at 8:05 amI’d love to own the book. I’ve heard Stephanie interviewed on NPR and have her YA series in my TBR pile.
by Ann M. May 17th, 2008 at 8:46 amI’ve read all three books in Stephenie’s Twilight series ~ TWILIGHT, NEW MOON and ECLIPSE, and I’ve already pre-ordered NEW DAWN.
by Christy H. May 17th, 2008 at 9:57 amI’d LOVE to win a copy of THE HOST!
I watched Stephenie’s interview yesterday morning on KTVX Channel 4 in SLC.
Ohhhh…. a sexy Invasion Of The Body Snatchers!
That movie turned me off brussels sprouts forever.
Alien veggies that kill.
This book sounds hot, hot, hot.
by Kimber Chin May 17th, 2008 at 10:04 amYou know, the buzz on her Twilight series has been phenomenal, but I just could not bring myself to break my “No YA… ever” rule.
The Host, however, has me very curious and I would love to win a “try me” copy.
by BevQB May 17th, 2008 at 10:10 amOhh!!!! Me, me, me! I would love to own a copy of the book.
by Angelle May 17th, 2008 at 10:15 amWould absolutely like a copy of this book! Reading Twilight now. She does a great job with building suspense. I can understand why my 13 year old daughter loves these books.
by Sherri D. May 17th, 2008 at 11:42 amI’d love a copy of this book. I was actually looking at it in the bookstore the other day.
by Nonny May 17th, 2008 at 12:00 pmDo you have to be in the US?
If not, I’d like to read it - I enjoyed the Twilight books, but thought they were definitely YA, and I’d be interested to read her writing for an older audience.
by Marianne McA May 17th, 2008 at 12:49 pmOh, I would very much like to have a copy! I’ve been wanting to read this since I heard about its release a few months ago.
by Cassie May 17th, 2008 at 12:53 pmTossing name into the hat.
by Jordan May 17th, 2008 at 12:58 pmI’d love to have a copy of the book!
by Jen May 17th, 2008 at 1:13 pmI loved the twilight series and I am looking forward to reading this too!
by Michele May 17th, 2008 at 1:54 pmI was just paging through this in the bookstore yesterday. It looked interesting. Please enter me in the contest!
by amanda May 17th, 2008 at 2:04 pmI’d love to own the book. I loved her Twilight series.
by Sarah May 17th, 2008 at 3:37 pmI would soooo love to have this book! Sounds fantastic! And the video was cool city.
by Moira Reid May 17th, 2008 at 4:36 pmOkay this book has intrigued me since I first heard her talking about it in an interview with Super-librarian Nancy Pearl. I would love to have this book!
by Kelley May 17th, 2008 at 8:18 pmI have never read any of Stephenie’s books but I am intrigued by this one. I would love to read it.
by Virginia H. May 17th, 2008 at 9:23 pmWhat an interesting premise for a book. How would people who weren’t implanted know who was? It sounds like a great read, especially for others trying to break into the SciFi genre.
by Natalie Hatch May 17th, 2008 at 11:01 pmI haven’t read anything by Meyer, and would like to begin with this one.
by Jace May 17th, 2008 at 11:02 pmI would really like a copy of this book. It’s such a great concept.
by Shelley Munro May 18th, 2008 at 4:03 amI would love a copy of this book! I have heard a lot of buzz about her and this book…sounds great
by Aemelia May 18th, 2008 at 6:55 pmI wouldn’t just like to win this book - I’d LOVE to! And seeing as I don’t live in the US and this is open to people outside its borders, well, you should so pick me!
by Cass May 18th, 2008 at 11:52 pmThe buzz about this book is overwhelming. I’m craving to read it!
Thanks,
by aBookworm May 18th, 2008 at 11:55 pm~ aBookworm
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I checked out The Host from the library and really enjoyed it, so I’d love to have my own copy.
by Dawn M. May 19th, 2008 at 2:10 amI would love to win a copy of this book. I have heard really good things about this one.
by Lori T May 19th, 2008 at 2:10 amHaven’t read this one…would love too.
way to bring out the lurker in me…
by Jessica May 19th, 2008 at 2:22 amI love her YA series and cannot wait to read this one. Please enter me.
by Kris May 19th, 2008 at 6:55 amI’d love to be included for a copy of the book.
Thank you!
by StaceyB May 19th, 2008 at 7:15 amThanks for this great giveaway. I am fascinated with this author and her wonderful novels.
by anne May 19th, 2008 at 8:57 amI would like to own this book : )
by Robin Bayne May 19th, 2008 at 9:41 amI would love to win a copy of The Host. Thank you for the opportunity!
by Jill D. May 19th, 2008 at 1:59 pmwould love love love to own this book and be the envy of all my sisters….
by SaraC May 20th, 2008 at 3:19 amI’d love to own this book!
by lolalinda May 20th, 2008 at 5:24 amOooh… I LOVED the “Twilight” series, and am dying to read “The Host”. Count me in!!
by Marianne May 20th, 2008 at 8:52 amI love Stephenie Meyer’s twilight series - can’t wait for Breaking Dawn. Host looks good too, so I’d like to be entered in the contest. Thanks!
by Maered May 20th, 2008 at 12:49 pmMy husband and I have a weekend getaway planned - a whole weekend to rediscover us…Would love to bring along HOST and take turns reading to each other.
by Dove J May 21st, 2008 at 1:52 pmI’m wildly intrigued…
by karenth May 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pmLoved Twilight. I would love to win this new book!
by TFW May 21st, 2008 at 7:00 pmI would love to win a copy of this book. Recently I read about an exciting book signing by Stephanie Meyers with screaming fans and the works. I haven’t read any of her previous books, but I am intrigued now and would like to read her. My pre-teen daughter would like it also! Enjoy your blog!
by Sheryl Tuttle May 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pmI am very interested in reading The Host. I intend to own a copy soon. Given the choice, I’d rather own a free one. Count me in.
by KeVinK May 22nd, 2008 at 10:56 pmWow, the Host sounds great, I’m very interested in trying to win a copy.
by Dina May 23rd, 2008 at 8:15 pmI have been dying to read this book and would love to win it! Please enter me!
by RachaelfromNJ May 24th, 2008 at 1:50 amThe winners have been chosen and notified.
by Editor May 24th, 2008 at 9:37 amNovel arrived today. It is beautiful. Real life will not let me get a chance to read it for at least a week, maybe two. My wife has volunteered graciously to read it before then so it won’t feel unappreciated.
by KeVin K. June 4th, 2008 at 11:30 pm