Tag Archives: undead

Throwback Thursday: “Interview with the Vampire”

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

  In an interview, the vampire Louis discusses his life from its beginning in New Orleans during the late 1700’s. he became a vampire at age twenty-five in 1791. Louis has a brother who was very pious and came to … Continue reading →

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“Skulduggery Pleasant”

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Stephanie Edgley is brokenhearted over the death of her Uncle Gordon, who, in a surprise move, has left Stephanie his estate. He was a bestselling author of fantasy and magic, and hung out with what … Continue reading →

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“The Graveyard Book”

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

“There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.” The first sentence of The Graveyard Book Though The Graveyard Book has been marketed to younger teens in the U.S., it is sold as an adult book in … Continue reading →

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“The Silver Kiss”

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“The Silver Kiss” by Annette C. Klause It’s been a while since I read “The Silver Kiss,” but I want to recommend it to fans of the “Twilight” series. Zoe, coming home from a hospital visit with her mother, who … Continue reading →

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“Blood and Chocolate”

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 264 pp. Though “Blood and Chocolate” is a young adult book (that is, it’s meant for a teen audience), it is a very sensuous, even sexual book. Vivian, the she-werewolf, thinks a lot … Continue reading →

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“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story”

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story,” both by Christopher Moore I was talking with a COHS student about vampire books, and she recommended that I read some Christopher Moore titles, so I did. She thought they might … Continue reading →

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“Twilight” and “New Moon”

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“Twilight” and “New Moon” by Stephanie Meyer Here’s my confession: I hate the “Twilight” series. It has some of the worse writing I have ever read. I’ve spent several evenings trying to get through the whole thing. I managed the … Continue reading →

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“Creature of the Night”

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

Creature of the Night by Kate Thompson Bobby’s mother recently moved the family to a cottage in the country, far from his “bad influence friends” in Dublin. Bobby laughs at the simple country folk, such as old Mrs. Dooley, the … Continue reading →

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“The Forest of Hands and Teeth”

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Mary dreams of a world beyond her village. But she also knows how impossible that dream is; according to the Sisters, no other village still exists. The Unconsecrated, the undead who … Continue reading →

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