I am currently making my way through the Sookie Stackhouse
books. These were the inspiration for HBOs drama, True Blood. As you may know, I have a current obsession with all
things vampire. This started, of course, with a little novel called Twilight. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? After
sailing through the Twilight Series, I fished around for more vampire lore. I’ve
watched and read Interview with a Vampire
and look forward to reading more of Anne Rice’s books! I have started to watch the
Buffy the Vampire series on DVD. And
never miss the current Vampire Diaries
on the CW. I even read a more “adult” book, The
Historian.
Since we don’t have HBO, I have only seen one episode of True Blood, but from just a glimpse, the
books and the show are quite different. But I adore the books and can’t get
enough. I have read 7 of the 10 published stories, with an 11th on its way this May. I am stuck because I hate
buying hardbacks. I know, I know.
Once I finish the series as it is, I’ll write up a review. There are more than just vamps. Sookie is a mind-reading barmaid. She encounters vampires (including dating a few), Werewolves, other shape shifters, fairies (like, the winged ones), witches, and one special vampire named Bubba. He was once known as the peanut butter & banana loving King of Rock. Supposedly he wasn't quite dead when he was brought to the morgue and the attendant that night was a huge fan. And a vampire. So he turned Bubba. This explains all of the sightings?!
Let me tell you, in my opinion, these books are great. A little less cheesy
than Twilight and with a nice
Southern-girl twist, y’all!
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