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What is it about Twilight? What makes middle-aged women swoon over this teenage romance?

For me, it's the perfect combination of romance and fantasy. Other CafeMoms weigh in on why they love Twilight:

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They're the complete opposite. One is outgoing, fun, and a bit hot-headed. The other is quiet, mysterious, and calm. But they both love Bella.

Ever wonder what Carrie Bradshaw was like before she became the fashionista sex columnist that we all love? Well, Candace Bushnell has set out to answer that question by writing The Carrie Diaries.

You know you're a Twilight fan if...

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I always love going to see movies that are based off of my favorite books.

I mean, just think of the list of blockbusters from this year alone that are from great novels.

sweetpea532 asked fellow moms to tell what book they have read lately that they wish was made into a movie and who should be the lead.

To cope with my vampire novel burnout (plus, I've finished them all), I've defaulted to older books about real people by my fave, Jodi Picoult. But another bloodsucker tale is back on my reading list ... Dracula: The Undead.

The English Lit major in me has to read this one. It's the sequel to the original Dracula written by ... get this ... the great grandnephew of the books' original creator, Bram Stoker, in 1897. 

That's no guarantee the book's going to be good, or even readable. But at least he has the same last name -- Darce Stoker. Apparently, this guy is a bit of a preppie, not the image I usually conjure for a vampire novel writer, but then again look at Stephenie Meyer -- the ultimate Mormon mommy. I hope some of Uncle Bram's writing genes didn't get diluted through the generations.

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If you're looking for a scary read, check out these books suggested by Melissa Jenkins, an assistant professor of English at Wake Forest University who teaches a Tales of Mystery and Terror writing seminar,

Just $9 at Walmart and Amazon.

It might be a good weekend to stock up on some books, especially if it's as rainy there as it is here, boo-hoo.

WalMart has launched a big price war against Amazon to try to establish itself as the biggest and cheapest online book retailer, the Wall Street Journal reports.

First, the super store said it would sell 10 hotly anticipated new books, including Stephen King's Under the Dome and Sarah Palin's Going Rogue for just $10 apiece through its online site, Walmart.com.

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The moms in The Book Club group (must be a member) are discussing which they prefer in books: first person, third person, or multiple, points of view?

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I went to lunch with a friend of mine (we'll call her Friend A) and, while we were catching up, she told me about a very awkward situation that happened to her.