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4 Takes on Non-Western Vampires

Want to read stories featuring vampires beyond Dracula and his ilk? Check out these works of fiction that contain portrayals of non-Western vampires.

Lesbian Representation in the Vampire Classic CARMILLA

You know about Dracula, but what about the vampire who preceded him? CARMILLA is a woman-centered novella about a female vampire and the woman she seduces.

Fangs for Nothing: 12 Underappreciated Vampire Novels

Looking for vampire books you haven't heard of? Sink your teeth into these 12 under-the-radar vampire novels that are to die for.

How Teaching 6th Grade Made Me Unconditionally and Irrevocably Love TWILIGHT

How one reader fell in love with TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer after watching it make her sixth grade students fall in love with reading.

The Best Vampire Adaptations

We're talking about some of the best vampire adaptations you can feast your eyes and fangs on. (Or maybe we're covering best-worst adaptations, wink wink.)

The Vampire as Sexual Predator in LOOK FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT

A close read of Mary Downing Hahn’s LOOK FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT and its depiction of the vampire as a sexual predator. Spoilers ahead!

Always Gold, Never Silver: Wealth, Art, and Vampires

On the ways in which the artistic tastes of vampires in literature and film contribute the othering narrative common to these stories.

7 Reasons Why You’ll Love Carmilla More Than You Love Dracula

In the battle of two vampire stories, Carmilla vs Dracula, here are seven reasons why you'll prefer the former, female-focused, horror tale.

Vampire Myths from Around the World, and What They Have in Common

We're making connections between vampire myths from around the world, as well as exploring symbolism and some of the intentions behind these tales.

Bite into These 17 Vampire Manga Series This Year

I’m ready to dive back into stories that features this ever-popular blood-sucking monster. If you do too, here are some vampire manga series to check out.