This Is The Podcast of A Killer: A Twilight Read Along Podcast

In which Samantha and Bethanie discuss chapter 22 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer.  Chapter 22 Summary: “The Hunt” Three visiting vampires arrive during the Cullens’ baseball game, and while Carlisle initially keeps the peace, everything changes when James catches Bella’s scent and becomes determined to hunt her. Edward and the Cullens quickly realize Bella is in danger and rush her away from t...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 18 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Three vampires—Laurent, James, and Victoria—arrive, and Carlisle asks them not to hunt nearby. When they detect Bella’s scent, James goes into hunting mode, but Edward and the Cullens protect her, moving her quickly to safety. Bella worries about her father, and the Cullens argue over how far to take her. S...

In which Samantha and Bethanie discuss chapter 21 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 21 Summary: “The Game” Edward brings Bella home to meet Charlie, only to find the Blacks visiting. Billy Black realizes Bella knows the truth about the Cullens and unsuccessfully tries to warn her, while Edward convinces Rosalie and Emmett to attend the Cullens’ baseball game. After Charlie reluctantly ac...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 17 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 17 Summary: “The Game” Edward drives Bella home, where Jacob and Billy Black are waiting. Bella handles the encounter, deflecting Billy’s warnings about the Cullens. Later, Jessica calls about the dance, and Bella mentions she has a date with Edward, clarifying to Charlie that it’s Edward, not Emmet...

In which Samantha and Bethanie discuss chapter 20 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 20Summary: “Carlisle” In Carlisle’s office, Edward shows Bella paintings and explains Carlisle’s past, including his transformation, struggle with vampirism, and brief time with the Volturi. Edward also reveals his own violent past and the guilt he carries from killing humans while acting as a vigilante....

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 16 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 16 Summary: “Carlisle” Bella tours Carlisle’s book-filled office while Edward continues his family history. Carlisle overcame his urge to hunt humans, traveling Europe and later the New World, learning medicine and finding sympathetic vampires. Edward rebelled briefly, hunting only criminals, but re...

In which Samantha and Bethanie discuss chapters 18 & 19 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 18 Summary: “Mind Over Matter” Bella and Edward grow closer as Edward shares stories about his past, the Cullen family, and other vampires. Back at Bella’s house, Edward admits he has been watching Bella sleep, while the two confess their love and discuss the challenges of their relationship. In...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 15 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 15 Summary: “The Cullens” Bella wakes to find Edward still with her. They playfully head downstairs for breakfast, discuss introducing each other to their families, and share a second kiss. Edward drives Bella to his family’s large, airy home in a forest meadow. She meets Carlisle and Esme, Alice gr...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapters 14-15 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 17 Summary: “Confessions” Bella runs towards Edward, worried that the sun is hurting him, although he explains it does not. She thinks Edward looks beautiful, but he disagrees. He thinks, “my skin was blazing with the most flagrant symptom of my disease,” comparing his vampirism to an illness (344). E...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 14 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 14 Summary: “Mind over Matter” On the drive home, Bella learns Edward’s backstory: he was turned into a vampire in 1918, Carlisle later turned Esme, and Rosalie and Emmet joined the family through similar circumstances. Alice and Jasper joined later; most vampires are nocturnal or live in northern c...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapters 14-15 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 16 Summary: “The Knot” Bella sleeps peacefully while Edward watches. He leaves before Bella wakes up so he can wait for her to get ready. When Edward meets Bella at the door, he is amused to see that they are wearing matching outfits. They go to Bella’s car, where Edward reluctantly lets her take the...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 13 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 13 Summary: “Confessions” In the sunlit meadow, Bella admires Edward’s sparkling, perfect body. He suddenly disappears into the shadows, then demonstrates his strength and speed, warning her of the danger his attraction to her blood poses while promising not to hurt her. He explains his past struggl...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapters 14-15 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 14: “Closer” Edward returns to Bella’s room to watch her sleep peacefully. In the morning, Bella tells Edward about her wild mother, for whom she always played the role of caretaker. Alice is delighted to see that she will get to introduce herself to Bella today, which Edward decides he will allow. At...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 12 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 12 Summary: “Balancing” Jacob and Charlie help Billy into his wheelchair, and everyone rushes inside from the rain. Billy and Charlie watch TV while Bella and Jacob prepare food. Bella notes Edward drove her home, worrying Billy might mention it to Charlie. As the Blacks leave, Billy tells her to ta...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapters 12-13 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 12: “Complications” As Bella and Edward go to biology, they pass Angela. Edward realizes that he can repay her kindness towards Bella by arranging for her to be asked out by the boy she likes, Ben Cheney.  Chapter 13: “Another Complication” Edward returns to Bella’s house to watch her sleep again. In...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 11 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 11 Summary: “Complications” During a biology class film, Edward sits close to Bella, and she feels the electric pull between them. After school, as they pass Rosalie’s flashy car, Edward takes Bella home. She wants to watch him hunt, but he refuses—afraid he might lose control and hurt her. That nig...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapter 11 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 11: “Interrogations” The next morning, Edward sees on the news that the man who almost hurt Bella was apprehended. He decides to drive to school separately from his siblings so he can pick Bella up on the way. Bella is surprised but grateful for the ride. At school, Edward overhears Jessica thinking she w...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 10 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 10 Summary: “Interrogations” Edward drives Bella to school, where Jessica eagerly awaits gossip. He suggests Bella simply say they’re dating. In trig, Jessica questions her, and Bella shares just enough—mentioning the surprise in Port Angeles, their weekend plans, and that they haven’t kissed. She a...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapter 10 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 10: “Theory” On the way home, Edward reveals that he can track Bella through her scent. Edward also explains his mind reading abilities in more detail, theorizing that he cannot hear Bella’s thoughts because they run on a different frequency.  This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Pod...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 9 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 9 Summary: “Theory” On the drive back to Forks, Edward explains he can find Bella by her scent and that he's the only one in his family who can read minds—though only within a few miles. Bella tells him about Jacob’s vampire legend and her own internet research. She says she knows he’s dangerous but...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapter 9 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 9: “Port Angeles” When Edward arrives in Port Angeles, he tries tracking Bella through Jessica and Angela’s thoughts, although he eventually loses track of her. Edward drives around town searching for Bella, when suddenly he finds the thoughts of a group of predatory men surrounding her. This Is The Podcas...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 8 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 8 Summary: “Port Angeles” In Port Angeles, Bella helps Jessica and Angela shop for dance dresses. The girls tease Bella about her lack of dating experience, mentioning Tyler thinks he’s taking her to prom—news that irritates her. Later, while the others go to the bay, Bella looks for a bookstore, get...

In which Bethanie and Samantha discuss Chapter 8 of Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 8: “Ghost” Since the next few days are too sunny for the Cullens to attend school, where they would be obviously inhuman, Edward again spies on Bella through others’ thoughts. Mike asks out Bella again and this annoys Edward. Bella rejects Mike, explaining that he would hurt Jessica’s feelings.  This Is Th...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 7 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 7 Summary: “Nightmare” At home, Bella tries to block out her thoughts with loud music and falls asleep. She dreams of Jacob turning into a wolf and attacking Edward. Disturbed, she researches vampires online and finds conflicting legends, but most agree they avoid sunlight. Only one mentions “good” v...

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 6 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Chapter 6 Summary: “Scary Stories” At lunch, Bella overhears gossip about her and Edward, but most talk is about the upcoming La Push trip. Curious about Edward’s camping plans, she asks her dad, who says the area is more for hunting. On Saturday, under rare sunshine, Bella joins the student group at La Push...