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I was looking at a thread about some truths on vampires.
Please can you add in your replies to this post your personal favorite truthful book you have read and what was good about it for you?

Im reading “Vampires encounters with the undead” by David J Skal.
It has 2 centuries of vampire history and literature … im still reading it lol

I haven't read it YET but the Vampire Codex is supposed to be a wonderful, factual book about vampires. I've also searched through the "Vampire Encyclopedia" for information to help me out with the novel I'm writing. It was very helpful!

hmm I will say the book I submited to the vampire data base, "Vampire Erotica" ohhh yeah baby!

the best book that i read was Vampire Codex

The Vampire Codex is a good source of information. Which is what I think you are looking for in this thread. But, if you are looking for good fictional books to read, I will have to say Anne Rice is by far the best author of a Vampire series. And then there is always Dracula by Bram Stoker. Both of these authors have a totally different way of writing, so it is hard to compare one to the other.

It's good to read a variety of Vampire books. Each one has it's charm and it's perspective on Vampires... Some books have a clearer more, how do I put it... "Accurate" view of Vampires... I liked Anne Rice and MANY others and Kresely Cole's 'No Rest For the Wicked' (Which mentions Beserkers and the Horde) is pretty good...
Here's a link to a place with MANY other links and authors
http://www.vampiregenre.com/2006/11/11/kresley-cole-no-rest-for-the-wicked/

I believe this member was looking for truthful/factual vamp books but yes, all those other books mentioned are well-written! I highly recommend "Blood Bound" by Patricia Briggs. It is a page-turner! :)

I really loved "Gothic" wasn't really a vamp book, perce, but really chilling and the movie did it justic. Mary Shelly and Lord Byron were absolutely incredible!

prolly lust of blood.. i forgot the authers name... is a semi long book about 400 pages... is a very good story kinda like queen of the damned.

The only Books I have read that have Vampires in are the Vampire Chronicles By Anne Rice,,,,but thanks to this thread I shall look out for the Vampire Codex book and a few others mentioned.....My faveourite Anne Rice has to be a mix between Blood and Gold or Pandora.

The Vampire Codex definately but uf you're into naughty fiction, there's Erotica Vampirica.

for some reason, I am more interested in reading vampire fantasy, because sometimes, there actually is a lot of truth behind it.

Vampires Among Us by Rosemary Ellen Guiley. It's a bit older but the only non-fiction vampire book I've read.

I am reading 2 Vampire encylopedia and they are both interesting reading

i dont get in to non-fiction vampire liturate, but i have to say my favorite book would have to be Sex and the single vampire. ^__^

If you're looking for non-fiction, I would have to say probably the Vampire Codex would be your best bet. Fiction-wise, it's hard to make a decision - there are so many excellent vampire books available, and the authors have such different styles and views............. My personal preferences would include Anne Rice (naturally!), Bram Stoker, Laurell Hamilton. And Peter Tonkin wrote a book a long time ago called "The Journal of Edwin Underhill" that has another, different perspective and is very good too.

Like Many have said The Vampire Codex is a good book to read.

I haven't finished it yet, but "Encyclopedia of the Undead" by Dr. Bob Curran is a fairly good book so far. It has information on werewolves, voodoo, etc. as well as vampires. He wrote a book entirely about vampires too, but I have not read it yet.

I'm reading Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber and it's a really good book,so far

Books I plan to read in Non-Fiction

The Dracula books (too many to list)
The vampire encyclopedia
The vampire Gallery

and all the Non-Fiction Anne Rice

Vampire Codex, and I also like Vampire The True Occult.

Both the Vampire Codex and the Encyclopedia of the undead are good. Lots of info.

it's not exactly vampires, but if you ever fine "marilyn manson, long hard road out of hell" you HAVE to read it. it is the best book in existance

Thank you for the link … original question is what book do you like the most and why

sorry I did forget to list that lol
I would say that the best one I have read is anne rice's series they are just so much fun to read and you can't help but to just fall in love with the charaters

I DNT HAVE ANY NONE FICTION BOOKS ABOUT VAMPIRES BUT THE NEST VAMP BOOK THAT I HAVE EVER READ IS THE TALE OF BODY THEIF AND THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.. BOTH ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Their is a book called Vampires among us By rosemary something i forget but that was a good book...

It's got to be " DRACULA ".

I've really liked most of the vampire novels I've read, each for different reasons. As a classic, I'd say Bram Stoker's "Dracula" is fantastic, the whole storyline is captivating and original.

I recently read a novel called "Live girls" by Ray Garton which surprised me, it is set in modern times (the 80's) and is more violent, raw and sexual than any other vampire book I've read so far.

The book I am currently reading among others, "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova is brilliant for other reasons... The storytelling is amazing, it's so mysterious and intense. It's definitely a must read!

Classic book is Dracula. I have just started reading more about the subject. I took my reading list from the database.

I should start reading some of them. Haven't got the time to read books, except those wonderful books for college. :-s
Soon the holidays will come and I'll have time to read a lot of them. :-)

... I can't believe I didn't mention Anne Rice and Poppy Z Brite!

The Vampire Chronicles are my favourites when it comes to characters and romance (I am not only talking about romance as in love)

"Drawing Blood" and "Lost Souls" are both books by Poppy which I've read, they have a really different touch to them and I love it!

the book of nod..it is a geat book, but not exactly based all on reality.

Hmm... i think the vampire lestat,i love that book...

I think so far one of the best books I am reading is by a member of VR her online name is Unpretty it is in her journal. so far it is awesome.

50 Ways to Leave your Vampire Lover by Rufus von Steb

Adora, saw that you mentioned Poppy Z. Brite.
Love that womans writing!
I've read a few of hers and want to find more to pick up some day.
Lost Souls was awesome and simply loved another.... gawd it sucks cant recall the name of it right off hand though. -_-
Think the last one I bought/read was Wormwood. Collection of short stories.
Simply astounding IMO.

I have yet to really read alot of 'vampire' style books. Will be taking a look at the 'Vampire Codex' many have mentioned here though.

One book I thought was pretty slick was

Wow... it toasted more at the end there...
http://www.amazon.com/I-Strahd-Memoirs-Vampire-Ravenloft/dp/0786901756

Well, thats the link the book is called I, Strahd: The Memoirs of a Vampire.
While a large part of it is 'stolen' history, I liked it regardless.
What can I say, I love fantasy novels. :shrug: ^_^

The Vampire Codex, one of the best for information.The author Michelle Belenger, is writing another one as well.
There is another one coming out from a different author on sang.vampires, but I have not heard if it's published or not yet.
Forgive me, her name is escaping me at the moment.But if anyone is interested lete me know, will mail ya her name.
There is another author Xaphaniel7, that is writing a book on vampirism and magicks and enegy healings, etc.But is still a work in progress.The man is a genius, so be on the lookout for that author.

Pandora by Madam Rice and also the blood canticle because i Loved the Taltos series and seeing lestat in that world was pretty cool! and, you can't beat the classics - The Vampyre, by John Polidori

the vampire codex is the real book, but just for fun i love anne rice... the vampire lestat. my fav. will always be interview with the vampire. sheer fiction, but a great read.

The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead by J. Gordon Melton

I like this book because it covers almost everything you could ever want to know about vampires AND MORE. It discusses myths, legends, and facts about vampires from all different countries. It also has entries about recent movies, books, authors, actors, and anyone else associated with vampires in any possible way.

also check out Vampires: The Occult Truth by Konstantinos. He's one of my favorite authors.

I've not read all of the vampire codex yet, but so far it is one of my favorites.

For fun it would be Bram Stokers

Well, don't have anything captivating in the non-fiction but for fiction Laurell K. Hamilton~the Anita Blake series, is very good.

Carmillia The Return and Psychic Vampire Codex, they have taught me alot.

Their was a book i read i think it was called The Vampire by Montague Summers that was a decent book...

I don't own any truthful vampire books.

The closest I have is "Tales of the Dark Tower", which I guess makes it my best, seeing as how it's my only.

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i'm defintely going with "twilight" and "new moon". ^_^ those are awesome books, and i just can't WAIT until august 7th when the 3d one comes out! ^_^

I just loved Interview ^^

And some of the vampire novels about the old times.

I love the Laurell K. Hamilton novels, Anita blake is my wife she ust doent know it yet......
narcissus in chains is my favorite by far.....

Well i have seen the books' movies but i' ll try the vampire codex. sounds interesting and i need something new to read.

Only book beshadowedchild ? … well it’s a good one so far, im just past the shoot out with the gunslinger n the junkie after they chopped off his brothers head, not the Stephen king im used to but very well wrote I love it also

vampires among us.. they interviewed this HOT guy named night train... hot hot hot

I'll read anything vampirish- but my favorite book would have to go to Robin McKinely's Sunshine :)

Like so many here, I would have to say The Vampire Codex to be the best that I have read

well i don't know if it is factual but i am reading a series about the vampires who live in the carpathian mountains. they are like a new species and i believe because there are differednt species for all things then why not different vampire species

My vampire book that sooo close to the truth is ''Vampires :The Occult Truth by Konstantinos.He's a wonderful author of vampire and goth books

I don't know any books if anyone has read a good book, can you tell what it is please? thanx

Ok i got like this really big book on vampires it's called..."Vampires encounters with the undead" by David J. Skal it really good.

definately The Vampire Codex

the best book that i read was Vampire Codex

Yups, the Vampire Codex

The Vampire Codex

My favorite truthful book was "Practical Vampirism for the Modern Vampyre" by Lady CG. it gave hints and explainations for the sanguine vampire. It taught me what substitutes for blood were available and also how to get access to blood.

The Vampire Codex.
Why: It's very clear on the points that are being made.

i would try the Vampire Codex, or maybe some books by montague Sommers. :]]

The Vampire codex.

The Vampire codex is said to be a good book...

I do recommend the Vampire Codex...It clears up alot of things.

I like the Vampire Codex too and the Anne Rice novels.

Here is a link to a class syllabus on Vampires taught at the University of Pittsburgh. Maybe the reading list will help you.

Slav0880.pdf

What is this book Vampire Codex about?

look the vampire codex up. It is a complete source of information. there is also the psychic vampire codex as well. I like all vampire novels. I am buying the vampire Bible here soon. very interesting. the goth bible is very interesting as well. it has a few interesting stories on vampires and the whole run around life of gothics.

I just got the psychic vampire … it is the revamped version of the old one and a good read so far.
Erotic vampire books I see “vampires among us” mentioned twice any more?

Im writing a thesis on vampires and its been a pain trying to sort fact and fiction. I have a few books I can recommened and one site that is amazing
The Vampire Encyclopedia-Matthew Bunson
Private Files of a Vampirologist: Case Histories & Letters -Jeanne K. Youngson
The Complete Vampire Companion: Legend & Lore of the Living Dead -Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Those proved to be very helpful, also look for other work by prominent vampirologists and dissertations such as one by Johann Christian Stock
Lastly http://www.sanguinarius.org/ has alot of info on it, it just needs to be sorted through. Enjoy

Any erotic books you can recommend?

"Drawing Blood" and "Lost Souls" by Poppy Brite are homo-erotic vampire fiction written by a sanguin Vampyre.
"Sunglasses After DarK" by Nancy Collins is the first book in a series about Sonia Blue, a woman who was raped by a vampire, and nearly exsanguinated. She survived, and did'nt die, but was turned into a vamp. She goes after him, and any other dead boy who kills.
I have not read a book yet about sanguine Vampyres that has it right. "Psychic Vampyre Codex" is not that enlightening if you have knowledge of energy work, and have read Kenneth Grant or Don Webb. The concept of xeper originated in the Setian current.

Go to your local grocery store that sells books as well. you will find loads of erotic vampire books there. check out online places as well. go to google type in vampire erotic stories. I have came acrossplaces who show some writers work and its all just a bunch of erotic tales.

Gotta say the Bible, though it doesnt mention Lilith, i have to say Cain would certainly looked upon?

Here is the announcement for the new book that was posted in our Council since Sylvere is a member there.

For those of you who may not have heard, Michelle Belanger, in conjunction with Llewellyn Publishers, is producing an anthology of essays written by members of the vampire community. If you pick up the book, you're sure to recognize names of several key people. I heard recently from the editor-in-chief that the book will hit the shelves in early September. I hope all of you will check it out.

According to Brett:

"The publication month for the book is September 2007, which means it should be ready for purchase at the beginning of the month.

"The book already has its own (basic, to be expanded) Amazon page! You can tell people they can already pre-order the book, either on Amazon or via llewellyn.com:"

http://www.amazon.com/Vampires-Their-Own-Words-Anthology/dp/0738712205/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-8237839-6065436?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177944637&sr=8-1


Sylvere ap Leanan

Group Facilitator: Real-Vampires Community Alliance
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As far as books already out I prefer
Practical Vampyrism For Modern Vampyres by Lady CG

She is a tad older and it is not so geared to one person's experience pertaining to their House. After all the non fiction ones are just opinion that comes from personal experiences. Lady CG has a forum called Smoke n Mirrors on the internet. You can probably find it if you type in her name. She is in her forties and been around awhile as opposed to some of the other writers of non fiction mentioned.

As far as non-fiction books go, I would have to say 'Monsters' by John Michael Greer is my favorite. It had a lot of information in it that I hadn't seen anywhere else before as well as a perspective that I really hadn't come across either.
For vampire stories, I would have to say that 'Carpe Juggulum' by Terry Pratchet is by far my favorite.

I am closing this thread due to having to delete excessive numbers of off-topic responses and of the replies which are actually on topic, most are repeating the same.

Sorry im getting lots of good info and feel this should stay open, im sorry some don’t read everything … should I be penalized because of that?
if so then close it

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