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.
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I have never read any of Ms Meyer’s work, but would like to read HOST.
I’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.
I’ve heard so much about this author, but she not one I’ve had the opportunity to read.
I’d love to own the book. I’ve heard Stephanie interviewed on NPR and have her YA series in my TBR pile.
I’ve read all three books in Stephenie’s Twilight series ~ TWILIGHT, NEW MOON and ECLIPSE, and I’ve already pre-ordered NEW DAWN.
I’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.
You 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.
Ohh!!!! Me, me, me! I would love to own a copy of the book.
Would 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.
I’d love a copy of this book. I was actually looking at it in the bookstore the other day.
Do 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.
Oh, 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.
Tossing name into the hat.
I’d love to have a copy of the book!
I loved the twilight series and I am looking forward to reading this too!
I was just paging through this in the bookstore yesterday. It looked interesting. Please enter me in the contest!
I’d love to own the book. I loved her Twilight series.
I would soooo love to have this book! Sounds fantastic! And the video was cool city.
Okay 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!
I have never read any of Stephenie’s books but I am intrigued by this one. I would love to read it.
What 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.
I haven’t read anything by Meyer, and would like to begin with this one.
I would really like a copy of this book. It’s such a great concept.
I would love a copy of this book! I have heard a lot of buzz about her and this book…sounds great
I 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!
The buzz about this book is overwhelming. I’m craving to read it!
Thanks,
~ 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.
I would love to win a copy of this book. I have heard really good things about this one.
Haven’t read this one…would love too.
way to bring out the lurker in me…
I love her YA series and cannot wait to read this one. Please enter me.
I’d love to be included for a copy of the book.
Thank you!
Thanks for this great giveaway. I am fascinated with this author and her wonderful novels.
I would like to own this book : )
I would love to win a copy of The Host. Thank you for the opportunity!
would love love love to own this book and be the envy of all my sisters….
I’d love to own this book!
Oooh… I LOVED the “Twilight” series, and am dying to read “The Host”. Count me in!!
I 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!
My 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.
I’m wildly intrigued…
Loved Twilight. I would love to win this new book!
I 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!
I 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.
Wow, the Host sounds great, I’m very interested in trying to win a copy.
I have been dying to read this book and would love to win it! Please enter me!
The winners have been chosen and notified.
Novel 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.