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We’re Celebrating Vampire Day!

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Stock up on garlic, wooden stakes, and turtlenecks because it’s Vampire Day at Book Riot! From close reads of vampire fiction to discussions about both contemporary and classic works to lists of diverse and non-Western bloodsuckers, we’re bringing it for fans of the fanged.

Ready to brave a full day of vampires? Jump in here:

The Evolution of Vampires

How did vampires get from evil folkloric cautionary tales to attractive super-humans with complex personalities and societies?

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.