“If you are a ‘Twilight’ fan or know someone who is into the vampire craze, Borders is the place to be this holiday season,” said Rob Gruen, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing for Borders Group. “We absolutely have it all, including an incredible range of gifts — many of which are under $20 — as well as the books that inspired the phenomenon. We’re even having special ‘Twilight’ film release parties in our stores and have an incredible amount of exclusive video content on Borders.com related to this book series and the film. Borders is clearly ‘Twilight’ central this holiday!”

Borders is the only retailer where, with the purchase of items totaling $25 or more within the “Twilight” saga, customers will receive a free collectible and Borders — exclusive Twilight poster featuring a photo of Edward and Bella taken from the Borders exclusive calendar. Sized at 18-by-24 inches, it is the perfect extra special gift add-on for that vampire fan.

Read it all here!

Party Like A Vampire Nov. 15!

Most Borders and Waldenbooks stores nationwide will welcome fans Saturday, Nov. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. for free “Are You Ready for Twilight?” parties designed to give those anxious for the film’s release an outlet to express their passion for all things “Twilight.” Guests are encouraged to come in costume!

Parties can include activities such as a sure-to-be lively movie discussion where fans can debate what they expect from the film, “Twilight” charades, a quote contest challenging knowledge of the books and more. In addition, part of the fun for Borders store customers will be a listening party featuring the film soundtrack. Fans at some Borders stores will also be treated to a special viewing of the “Twilight” film DVD screener featuring behind-the-scenes peeks. Some stores will also host additional activities such as fortune telling, creative writing, and more.

Visit http://www.borders.com to search for your local store’s plans and for more information.

This weeks Borders Rewards newsletter had the image below about pre-ordering the Twilight movie soundtrack.

If you buy the movie soundtrack at Borders it will come with an exclusive acoustic version of “Decode” by Paramore!

You can preview “Decode” here!

Don’t forget that this Friday Hottopic is having listening parties at it’s stores where you will be able to listen to the soundtrack! Even Bella’s lullaby! That’s this Friday, October 24th, starting at 7PM.

Also all Twilight merchandise will be 10% off!

Haven’t found a Breaking Dawn release party in your area? TheTwilightSaga.com has added an event finder so you can easily find the event closest to you! Check it out here!

Borders has moved the release date for it’s exclusive Twilight Movie calender to July 25! To pre-order click here!

ALSO, need something to help pass the time until Breaking Dawn? Borders has a list of books it recommends to satisfy your thirst, click here!

Seth has updated StephenieMeyer.com with Breaking Dawn Concert shirts and information on two titles coming out later this year which are “Twilight: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion” and “The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide!”

ALSO, The Twilight Lexicon has added a first look at the exclusive Borders 2009 Twilight Movie Calendar cover and a page!  It is available to pre-order on Borders.com and being released July 31.

Borders has just released their official press release for their Breaking Dawn midnight party plans!

More than 900 Borders and Waldenbooks stores across the country will celebrate the highly anticipated release of “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling vampire-inspired “Twilight” series, with exciting in-store book release parties beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 and culminating at midnight when the book officially goes on sale.  

The Borders and Waldenbooks parties, themed “From Twilight til Dawn: A Night with a Bite,” will include costume contests, trivia contests and lively debates on themes from the book series. To locate a participating Borders or Waldenbooks store, visit www.Borders.com.