movie sequel to Twilight set

[CassandraR]

I, as I did with the Harry Potter books, did not join on to reading them until they were all out.  There is nothing I hate more than reading a good story, only to get to the end and find out that there is more- BUT not written yet...and have to wait a year plus to read it. 
So with Twilight, I saw the movie first.  From the movie I got the strong impression that there was a lot more going on then could be conveyed in film.  So, I got the first book...yeah- I couldn't put it down (although, I still can't quite put my finger on the reason why I couldn't put it down) and proceeded the next day (because I read the darned thing in one sitting) to face the fierce storm outside, ended up drenched and cold, just to get the next 3 books. 
Since, I have seen the movie several times more, read Midnight Sun (which she BETTER finish!!!), and went to the release party last night.  Obsessed!  Hah- no....just don't get in my way if there happens to be something Twilight nearby...

I liked the cast of Twilight- thougth it was good.  But, am nervous about the next film (and any subsequent films) because I am hoping that the actors take it to the next level.  Because as is- I can't imagine these actors in a movie version of Breaking Dawn.
SHUTTING UP NOW because unfortunately I could go on....and on...

[GypsyWriter]

Cassandra, it is (as you said) difficult to determine why the Twilight books get so into our hearts/under our skin, but I believe it can be summarized in one word: MAGIC.  The books cast a spell that takes us beyond "suspension of disbelief."  I tried to explain this intense feeling in an article that was published in the Forks (WA) Forum.  Here's the online link, if you're interested in taking a look:

http://www.forksforum.com/Twilight2/articleDetail.exm/Index/article/2008-11-15_Twilight_pilgrimage/

[Athena]

I'm loving these books! I've got the movie in my Netflix queue, and can't wait to see it. I've read mixed reviews about it, but I'm still checking it out.