Shows like The Strain, Hannibal, and Penny Dreadful are modern horror adaptations with unique twists. Horror is ...

Abraham’s Boys, Natasha Kermani’s clever retelling of the classic Dracula tale, burns itself into the brain by way of bold narrative choices and Southern Gothic aesthetics. Based on a short story in ...

Tomi Adeyemi's acclaimed YA novel Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in her Legacy of Orïsha series, is finally getting adapted for the big screen. Filming started earlier this year and ...

Vampire, Werewolf, and Zombie Books Last updated: July 11, 2025 by Common Sense Media Blood-sucking vampires, throat-ripping werewolves, and dead-eyed zombies used to be reserved for Halloween season.

Children’s Preview issue includes a look at YA authors who are crossing over into adult fiction, a selection of some of the ...

Thanks to centuries of folklore, novels, movies, and TV shows, the tropes of vampires are carved deep into the popular ...

Former Muppets creative director Craig Yoe will publish a new comical book for young readers entitled 'Captain LOL and Rubber ...

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Even the smallest among us can lead change. That’s the message of this charming quartet of children’s picture books.

An enchanting call to love nature – and other new children’s books Each week, our expert rounds up the best new titles for young readers, from science and drama to old-fashioned tales of ...

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