bloodthirsty, hunger and bloodlust
It has been a painfully hot summer and people are doing everything to escape the heat. My favorite escape is heading to the local (air conditioned) book store, buying a book and relaxing in the café with a good read and an iced coffee in hand. It’s glorious. Luckily for me, and those like me, …
I have got a truly fangtastic treat for you Dear Readers! A book giveaway! Woo! Book giveaways are always wonderful, but this one is particularly great because we’re giving away one copy of Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness. The brilliant Harkness captured countless readers and dominated the bestseller list with A Discovery of Witches, …
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Wynne Channing, a national newspaper reporter and young adult novelist. Aside from interviewing herself, she has interviewed everyone from Daniel Radcliffe and Hugh Jackman to the president of the Maldives and Duchess Sarah Ferguson. The closest she has come to interviewing a vampire is sitting down with True …
It’s that glorious time again! Time to check out all of the vampire books coming out this month! Sadly, we aren’t getting too many new ones this June (booo!), but we do have a few vamptastic goodies coming our way, so it’s not all bad. Check out all of the vampire books coming out this …
There are thousands upon thousands of vampire books that have been written, and with so many out there it makes it difficult to choose which book of the undead you’ll read next. Some people prefer one-shot books, while others adore a series of books that they can really fall into – this post is for …
Every now and then I fall so in love with a series of books that I go into this obsessive book mode and read every book back to back as quickly as humanly possible. This is what’s currently happening with Rob Thurman’s Cal Leandros series – I am its latest fangirl. The series has some …
According to the interwebs, the young adult vampire novel, Soulstice: Luna’s Dream by Lance Dow and Keana Texeira, is making its way to film. Both IMDb and the author’s website say that the teen romance will be made into a movie. Never heard of this book? Worry not, neither have I, and judging by the …
With the 1997 film Titanic back in theaters (and in 3D!) the world is buzzing about this ship all over again – new Titanic documentaries are available, the Titanic DVD and soundtrack are back on store shelves, Titanic books are all over the place… etc. Titanic mania has returned, and what do you get when …
The vampire craze isn’t over yet! Another young adult vampire novel is to be adapted for the big screen! Hollywood’s Palomar Pictures says it has optioned “Blood of Eden,” an upcoming series of teen vampire books written by bestselling author Julie Kagawa. The first book in the series, “The Immortal Rules,” will be released via …
The year is 1918. Allied and Central European powers grind away at each other, a hideous war unlike any before. Mata Hari, the convicted spy, receives a visitor on the eve of her execution — an elderly member of British Intelligence who hopes she’ll reveal something in her last hours about the military commander-in-chief of …
Written by historian Mark Jenkins, Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend, is an insightful non-fiction novel that explores the vast history of vampires. In the book, legend and lore are examined through the lens of history, archaeology, anthropology, and forensic science. I have been studying vampires personally and professionally for more years …
At the annual Bram Stoker awards last week one author’s book was named the vampire novel of the century! But who was it? Was it Stephenie Meyer and the ridiculously popular Twilight? No. Was is Anne Rice and her innovative Interview with the Vampire? Nope, not even her. It was Richard Matheson’s story of a …
It’s my favorite time again – that time we take a look at all of the fangtastic books coming out this month! This April is packed full of new vampire releases, everything from comics to romance novel to thrillers and more! Lots of awesome is coming our way. Check out the goodies below. (Click titles …
Vampires.com is always happy to give our beloved vampire authors some love, which is why we’re helping out the wonderful Elizabeth J Kolodziej with her Kickstarter project. We have worked with Liz many times in the past and every time has been an absolute pleasure. Her Last Witch series is hands down one of the …
It’s that wonderful time again! That time we take a look at all of the fangtastic vampire book being released this month! There are some excellent books hitting store shelves this March – books by newbie authors and books by your favorite bestsellers, everything from fiction to non-fiction this month. Have a look at all …
Like the more famous novel Dracula, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s vampire classic about the lonely predatory Carmilla inspires some to pen sequels. Usually, these have taken the form of films. Most famously, Hammer studios filmed the so-called “Karnstein Trilogy” (actually a misnomer–four not three films ended up made). Only one of these–Lust for a Vampire–meets …
I’ve got another spectacular book giveaway for you Dear Readers, a book perfect for every Dracula fan! We’re offering one lucky winner a copy the critically acclaimed In the Footsteps of Dracula: A Personal Journey and Travel Guide by Steven P. Unger. Containing not only travel information, but historical accounts as well, this fantastic book …
It’s the first of the month and we all know what that means! Well, ok, most of us do – it means it’s time to have a look at all the vampire books being released this month. Unfortunately, there aren’t many. There are very few vampire books hitting shelves this February , but hey, a …
A few months back it was announced that City of Bones, the first book in The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, was being made into movie, and every website reporting the news was all like “Yay! A new vampire movie!” Even I (someone who had never read the books) jumped on the bandwagon and …
The legendary Anne Rice forever changed vampires with the release of her highly influential novel Interview with the Vampire, and her following vampire books earned her the honor of having one of the greatest vampire series ever written. Love her or hate her, you can’t deny the impact this woman has made on the world …