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Vampire Books Worth Reading
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items Vampires and similar incarnations of them go back hundreds of years. As a result, they've been reimagined in numerous ways and this is showcased in not only historical books, games, and movies but also fictional stories. I've read several stories fea...
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Vampires
Romance
Comics and Manga
Vampires
These aren't the romantic kind of vampires. They're scary, could be unpredictable, might be friendly or they may just kill you.
Vampire Hunter D is a well-respected Japanese novel series that spanned a manga and well-done anime series.
In a distant post-apocalyptic future ruled by vampires, the mysterious half-human, half-vampire wanderer known only as D travels the wastelands hunting the monstrous Nobility and their creations. Combining supernatural powers with a relentless sense ...
In a distant post-apocalyptic future ruled by vampires, the mysterious half-human, half-vampire wanderer known only as D travels the wastelands hunting the monstrous Nobility and their creations. Combining supernatural powers with a relentless sense ...
Vampire Hunter D
Let the Right One in is a Swedish novel that has spanned more than one movie adaptation thanks to its great story. I also find the vampire to be particularly interesting and plausible.
In fall 1981, an inconceivable horror comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenager is found drained of blood and the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-old Oskar is personally hoping that revenge has come at...
In fall 1981, an inconceivable horror comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenager is found drained of blood and the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-old Oskar is personally hoping that revenge has come at...
Let the Right One In - John Ajvide Lindqvist
One of the most well-known horror novels ever written, no horror book list would be complete without it. Dracula needs no introduction: Dracula has been a well-known media character reimagined hundreds of time and featured in everything from games to...
Dracula - Bram Stoker
I am Legend tetters the line between horror, thriller and science fiction. It follows the story of Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth. However, he's not completely alone, its just that every other man, woman, and child on Earth has become...
This novella (the book includes other short stories) has been adapted into two well-known movies, one titled “The Last Man on Earth” and starring Vincent Price and the other “I am Legend” starring Will Smith. Be warned the book is a bit different fro...
This novella (the book includes other short stories) has been adapted into two well-known movies, one titled “The Last Man on Earth” and starring Vincent Price and the other “I am Legend” starring Will Smith. Be warned the book is a bit different fro...
I Am Legend (and Other Stories) - Richard Matheson
Octavia E. Butler is one of my favorite authors and Fledgling was the last book she wrote before her premature death at the age of 58. It has the same boundary-pushing science fiction theme she's known for, along with a stellar writing style.
Fledgling follows Shori, a young woman who has just woken up badly injured with no memories of what happened. She soon discovers that she craves blood and raw meat and some chance encounters lead her to discover she is an Ina, or vampire, and her fam...
Fledgling follows Shori, a young woman who has just woken up badly injured with no memories of what happened. She soon discovers that she craves blood and raw meat and some chance encounters lead her to discover she is an Ina, or vampire, and her fam...
Fledgling - Octavia E. Butler
Interview with a Vampire is a great book and I've read it more than once.
As the name implies, vampire Louis recounts his transformation and centuries-long existence to a curious journalist, describing the pain, beauty, and loneliness of immortality. His turbulent relationship with the charismatic yet cruel Lestat, along w...
As the name implies, vampire Louis recounts his transformation and centuries-long existence to a curious journalist, describing the pain, beauty, and loneliness of immortality. His turbulent relationship with the charismatic yet cruel Lestat, along w...
Interview with the Vampire - Anne Rice
This is one of King's most infamous books and for good reason. It's well-written with a solid storyline and good level of creepiness.
It follows writer Ben Mears who returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem’s Lot, only to find it being consumed by a dark presence. As residents mysteriously vanish or turn into the undead, he discovers that vampires are spreading through the town, ...
It follows writer Ben Mears who returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem’s Lot, only to find it being consumed by a dark presence. As residents mysteriously vanish or turn into the undead, he discovers that vampires are spreading through the town, ...
Salem's Lot - Stephen King
Romance
There are a ton of romance novels feature vampires, some good, some awful and some sparkly.
The Twilight series needs no introduction. It has become a cultural phenomenon that spanned several movies, pop culture references and made Kristin Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson household names.
Twilight follows Bella, a 17-year old girl who moves to Washington to live with her distant father. While there, she begins to make friends, reacquaint herself with family friends and meets the mysterious Cullens. What secrets do they harbor and why ...
In all seriousness, I actually enjoy these books. Call them a guilty pleasure because I was a teenager when it became a cult hit.
Twilight follows Bella, a 17-year old girl who moves to Washington to live with her distant father. While there, she begins to make friends, reacquaint herself with family friends and meets the mysterious Cullens. What secrets do they harbor and why ...
In all seriousness, I actually enjoy these books. Call them a guilty pleasure because I was a teenager when it became a cult hit.
The Twilight Saga - Stephanie Meyer
There was a time when I read a lot of Kenyon's works and night pleasures was one of the many that have stuck with me over the years. If you enjoy paranormal romance her works are a must---and while Kyrian isn't 100% a vampire, he's close enough!
Night Pleasures follows Kyrian of Thrace, a cursed immortal Dark-Hunter who hunts the undead to atone for his past betrayals. When he’s bound to the mortal Amanda Devereaux, a woman who longs for a normal life, passion ignites between them as they ba...
Night Pleasures follows Kyrian of Thrace, a cursed immortal Dark-Hunter who hunts the undead to atone for his past betrayals. When he’s bound to the mortal Amanda Devereaux, a woman who longs for a normal life, passion ignites between them as they ba...
Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter Series) - Sherrilyn Kenyon
This is the first book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series. It's very popular and a good read if you want a vampire romance series.
Dark Lover introduces Wrath, the last purebred vampire and reluctant leader of his kind, who is thrust into protecting the daughter of a slain warrior as she transitions into her true nature. As Wrath and Beth are drawn together by desire and destiny...
Dark Lover introduces Wrath, the last purebred vampire and reluctant leader of his kind, who is thrust into protecting the daughter of a slain warrior as she transitions into her true nature. As Wrath and Beth are drawn together by desire and destiny...
Dark Lover - J.R. Ward
Blood Mercy follows Cassia, the half-human daughter of a ruthless king, who is drawn into the dangerous world of the ruling vampires when she forms a forbidden bond with their High Lord, Leo. As their connection deepens into a powerful and tender rom...
If you're looking for a well-written fantasy vampire romance, this is a great option! It's also a long-running series that clocks in at 8 volumes.
If you're looking for a well-written fantasy vampire romance, this is a great option! It's also a long-running series that clocks in at 8 volumes.
Blood Mercy - Vela Roth
Lothaire is a stand-alone book in Cole's immortals after dark series and a pretty good vampire romance.
Lothaire follows follows the ancient and cunning vampire Lothaire, who believes he has finally found his destined mate in the mortal Ellie, even as she fights to keep control of her own soul. Torn between his thirst for vengeance and a love he never ...
Lothaire follows follows the ancient and cunning vampire Lothaire, who believes he has finally found his destined mate in the mortal Ellie, even as she fights to keep control of her own soul. Torn between his thirst for vengeance and a love he never ...
Lothaire - Kresley Cole
Comics and Manga
These are comics and manga that feature vampires that I can recommend giving a shot.
I adore Sarah Anderson's work and Fang is no exception. It was hard not to binge the entire book in a series (it's that good…though I could say that for any of Anderson's work).
Fang follows Elsie, a three hundred year old vampire who has been luckless with love. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a werewolf. The story follows their road to love and their relationship.
Fang follows Elsie, a three hundred year old vampire who has been luckless with love. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a werewolf. The story follows their road to love and their relationship.
Fangs - Sarah Anderson
Happiness follows a teenage boy, Makoto Ozaki, in his first year of high school. He has several misgivings in his life including low-grades, lackluster freinds and bullies. This changes one night when a girl knocks him to the ground and offers him a ...
Shuzo Oshimi is known for telling compelling stories drenched in horror in a variety of ways, particularly psychologically. Happiness clocks in at 10 volumes.
Shuzo Oshimi is known for telling compelling stories drenched in horror in a variety of ways, particularly psychologically. Happiness clocks in at 10 volumes.
Happiness - Shuzo Oshimi
Midnight Secretary is a manga with mature themes that's a fun read. It is 7 volumes long.
When capable secretary Kaya takes a job working for the cold and enigmatic director Kyohei, she discovers his secret—he’s a vampire who feeds on women’s blood. Despite the danger and complications, Kaya’s professionalism and growing feelings for him ...
When capable secretary Kaya takes a job working for the cold and enigmatic director Kyohei, she discovers his secret—he’s a vampire who feeds on women’s blood. Despite the danger and complications, Kaya’s professionalism and growing feelings for him ...
Midnight Secretary - Tomu Ohmi
Karin Maaka is a teenage vampire born with a strange condition—rather than needing to drink blood, her body overproduces it, forcing her to bite people to give it away. Her life grows complicated when a new classmate discovers her secret, sparking an...
This is a really sweet series and is 14 volumes long (there's also a novelization of the series). Sadly out of print, so if you can find the series used (like on amazon) it's worth checking out.
This is a really sweet series and is 14 volumes long (there's also a novelization of the series). Sadly out of print, so if you can find the series used (like on amazon) it's worth checking out.
Chibi Vampire - Yuna Kagesaki
Millenium Snow is a great, short manga by Bisco Hatori, who is most famously known for Ouran High School Host Club.
Chiyuki, a high school girl with a fatal heart condition, meets Toya, a vampire who could save her life by sharing his blood and extending her lifespan. Though he resists binding her to him for a thousand years, their growing bond blossoms into a ten...
Chiyuki, a high school girl with a fatal heart condition, meets Toya, a vampire who could save her life by sharing his blood and extending her lifespan. Though he resists binding her to him for a thousand years, their growing bond blossoms into a ten...
Millennium Snow - Bisco Hatori