HOST by Stephanie Meyers

December's pick-

Amazon.com ReviewAmazon Best of the Month, May 2008:

Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it's unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series. --Mari Malcolm

Warning: If you haven't started the Twilight series. Don't start until you finish Host. (or else you will have to read all four and you won't have time to read this book.)

Disclaimer: Obviously, we all have the intention to read every book; sometimes it just doesn't happen. No need to explain; we are all busy and can respect each others preferences and schedules. Diversity is the spice of book club. :)