The Guardian books blog examines what’s so appealing about vampire fiction, beginning with a short history of the theme and comparing older and seminal fictional works about the blood-drinkers with modern vampire lit, which tends to humanise and glamourise the vampire. As always, the comments offer more titles and food for thought ….
Filed under: readers advisory, horror, fiction, romance, paranormal, vampires, gothic on May 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
Shelf Talk at Seattle PL offers an annotated list of about 20 books and movies featuring very bad children. More in the comments.
Filed under: readers advisory, booklists, fiction, paranormal, suspense on May 5th, 2008 | No Comments »
Sarah Statz Cords at The Reader’s Advisor Online Blog focuses on mysteries featuring paranormal detectives: “These mysteries … ‘blend the detective story with elements of speculative fiction; particularly science fiction or horror. The detectives often have supernatural powers, or may be witches or vampires.’” She recommends a few titles; more are listed here.
Filed under: readers advisory, booklists, crime fiction, paranormal on October 24th, 2007 | No Comments »