Dracula: wrapping up

Thanks for reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula with me. If you enjoyed it, here are some other books you might find interesting:

The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker

The New Annotated Dracula by Bram Stoker (annotated by Leslie Klinger, forward by Neil Gaiman)

Hollywood gothic : the tangled web of Dracula from novel to stage to screen by David J. Skal

In search of Dracula : the history of Dracula and vampires by Raymond T. McNally

There are dozens of take-offs on vampire fiction, from science fiction- or fantasy-themed books to mysteries, romance and chick lit. What are some of your favorites? Leave your recommendations on great vampire books in the comments!

Dracula: undead after all

Later this year, Dacre Stoker will publish Dracula: The Un-Dead. It’s a sequel to Dracula written by a descendent of Bram Stoker’s and based on the author’s notes on his plans for Quincey Harker, the grown son of Jonathan and Mina Harker.

For more on the book and the author: The official website for Dracula: The Un-Dead. Can’t wait for October 2009? You can place your reserve on the book now, just click here.

After having read Bram Stoker’s Dracula, are you interested in reading Dracula: The Un-Dead? Why or why not? Are there any particular plot points from the original book that you hope get picked up in the sequel?

Dracula: the test of time

How well would you say that Bram Stoker’s Dracula holds up more than 100 years after publication? How does it compare with books like Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series, Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series, and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro’s Saint-Germain series? In what ways have modern authors built upon the vampire legend and in what ways have they changed it?