I've officially caught the "Twilight" fever.

Knowing that I'll likely be interviewing teenagers at movie theaters for the midnight showing of "New Moon" on Nov. 20, I finally downloaded the audiobooks for "Twilight" and "New Moon" so I can get caught up on the series that has captured the hearts of teenagers and adults alike.

I'm also attending a "New Moon" release party that a friend of mine from our book club is hosting at her house before we all head over to the movie theater on opening night. (Note: This is not your average book club. We're a group of 20-something ladies who discuss novels once a month over beer at area bars.)

The hostess is very craft-y and creative, so she made the invitations herself and wrote on the seal, "You are never too old, mature or responsible for a little Edward Cullen," referring to the vampire heartthrob of the series. I think that phrase appropriately captures the fascination people of all ages have with the love story between a vampire and a teenage girl.

We're supposed to bring a "Twilight"-inspired dish to the pre-movie party. I'm thinking cupcakes made with red velvet cake mix would be appropriate.

Libraries across the Quad-Cities also are gearing up for the next month's release of "New Moon." Click here for a link to some of the upcoming "Twilight"-related events. Is anyone else out there planning a "New Moon" or "Twilight" party?

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