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If Twilight is exactly your brand of heroin, you'll be pleased to know that just because Stephenie Meyer's supply has temporarily stalled, she isn't the only pusher in town that can give you the goods.
Here are 10 books that will be able to deliver a comparable literary high. Some you've heard of before; some are brand new. All, however, are excellent books that a Twi-hard would do well to consider while impatiently waiting for the release of New Moon.
- The Reformed Vampire Support Group By Catherine Jinks
(children books, sci-fi, teens)
"With snappy, witty writing, hilarious dialogue, plenty of plot twists, and vampire lifestyle details that are laugh-out-loud funny, Ms. Jinks has managed to craft much more than a spoof to keep Twi-hards busy between movies: combined with the story’s sweetly sentimental coming-of-age and first romance subplot, this book is one satisfying read, whatever your blood type preference." - I Capture The Castle By Dodie Smith
(classics, literature and fiction, romance)
"Lovers of Twilight, Jane Austen, and the Bronte sisters will find much to adore in this book. The writing is funny and magical (J.K. Rowling called Cassandra "one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met) and the juxtaposition of Cassandra's bittersweet experience of first love alongside her growing awareness as a writer are the stuff dreams are made of. By the end of the book, when Cassandra suceeds in capturing her castle, she's managed to capture your heart, too." - The House Of Night Series By P.c. Cast And Kristen Cast
(sci-fi, children books, literature and fiction, teens)
"Admittedly, this series is no Twilight: there's enough cursing, promiscuous sex, and irritatingly slow plotlines to go around for plenty of vampire/vampyre lifetimes. However, the idea of a school where you learn to be a vampyre is interesting (let me guess: were they trying to make a Harry Potter, Twilight mud-blood out of this one?) and if you're going to die without a rapid infusion of vampire-laced fiction, this could be a life-saver for you. The series consists of five books: Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed, and Hunted, with a sixth book, Tempted, scheduled for release on October 27th." - Rebecca By Daphne Du Maurier
(literature and fiction, classics, mystery and thrillers, romance)
"Gothic romance at its freakiest, broodiest, skeleton-in-the-closet best, Rebecca is told from the perspective of the innocent young thing who falls in love with and marries the rich and mysterious widower, Max DeWinter. Little does she know what's in store for her at Manderley, her husband's home.
I've known people who have never willingly read a book before in their lives devour this book in only a few days. It's got a lot of similarities, romance-wise, to Twilight -- the powerless, innocent turns out to actually be the one with all the power -- and on top of that, it plays up the weird "older man" fascination that resides in the dark depths of many young ladies' hearts." - Dracula By Bram Stoker
(literature and fiction, horror)
"If you're a Twi-hard and have tried and failed to scale the walls of Dracula, I would recommend that you give the unabridged audio production by Brilliance Audio a whirl. It's narrated by multiple, excellent narrators, and can make it easier for readers unaccustomed to late 17th century writing to get into the story." - The Southern Vampire Mystery Series By Charlaine Harris
(mystery and thrillers, fantasy)
"Think of these books as a light-hearted, vampire-flavored frolic through the land of the Southern supernatural scene with a decent amount of sex and sexual tension woven in. Young Twilight fans shouldn't be reading this stuff (unless your parents are very, VERY open-minded), but mature ladies of a Certain Age will enjoy these immensely." - The Scarlet Pimpernel By Baroness Orczy
(literature and fiction, mystery and thrillers)
"So, why would I pick a French Revolution tome for lovers of Twilight to read? Because even I, the self-professed hater of all things romantic, melted into a puddle reading this book. It really is incredibly romantic. And on top of that, it's got one of the most suspenseful, surprising twist-endings in all of literature." - Jane Eyre By Charlotte Bronte
(literature and fiction)
"Seriously though, if the Twilight series was the first lengthy work you've ever read, stretch your mind and give Jane Eyre a go. You won't be disappointed. There's a reason that it has been a classic since it was first published -- it's a damn good read." - Menfreya In The Morning By Victoria Holt
(literature and fiction, mystery and thrillers)
"Menfreya in the Morning and Mistress of Mellyn: both take place in England, both feature down-on-their luck young ladies who have more brains than beauty, and both have a decent amount of suspenseful adventure before the end." - Mistress Of Mellyn By Victoria Holt
(literature and fiction, romance, fantasy)
"Menfreya in the Morning and Mistress of Mellyn: both take place in England, both feature down-on-their luck young ladies who have more brains than beauty, and both have a decent amount of suspenseful adventure before the end." - Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story By Christopher Moore
(literature and fiction, romance)
"Light-hearted vampire fun, San Francisco style from a talented and very witty author, this book is like The Reformed Vampire Support Group in its tongue-in-cheek humor, just from an older and more sophisticated perspective. In fact, I'd go so far as to recommend everything Mr. Moore has written, although Twi-hards will probably be drawn like moths to a flame mainly to the vampire-ish ones like this one."
Source:
http://www.examiner.com
One Big Extra!
- Love Story By Erich Segal
(business books, children books, IT books, food and cooking, health, history, literature and fiction, mystery and thrillers, nonfiction, parenting, religion and spirituality, romance, science, teens)
"If the desperate, doomed, passionate quality of Bella and Edward's romance lit your flame in Twilight, I'm begging you, find a copy of Love Story and read it today -- you won't regret it. The book is less than 250 pages but I guarantee, it will leave a serious impression on you. Unfortunately, it's one of those stories that the less you know about it, the better it is. And if you've seen the movie, go in and have your memory erased today without delay. Reading the book with your mind as a clean slate the first time around is worth it, trust me."
Source:
http://www.examiner.com
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