Alt Gothic Book Showcase
Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber
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Vampire Kisses is a fang-tastic gothic romance series starring Raven, a vampire-loving goth girl, and Alexander, her mysterious nocturnal boyfriend. This fun series captures teen love, supernatural thrills, and dark whimsy that will keep you hooked from volume 1 to 8!
The series includes: Vampire Kisses 1-7 plus spin-offs like manga and more. You can grab two volumes free on Anna’s Archive:
Published by HarperCollins in 2008, the story follows Raven as she searches for her missing vampire boyfriend Alexander, with twists, heart, and plenty of gothic glam.
About the Author: Ellen Schreiber was an actress and stand-up comic before creating the charming, spooky world of Vampire Kisses. She’s also written other supernatural teen series and manga adaptations of the Vampire Kisses saga.
Want to sink your teeth in? Snag these books for free via the PDFs and Anna’s Archive links above, or find them on Google Books and other ebook platforms. Whether you’re a gothic romance newbie or a longtime fangirl, Vampire Kisses is a delightfully fun ride!
My Review:
I adore how Vampire Kisses blends teenage angst with supernatural whimsy. Raven’s mix of dark style and earnest heart makes her so relatable. The series feels like a warm hug for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider with a love for all things spooky. Plus, the balance of mystery and romance kept me hooked—especially the dynamic with Alexander! Highly recommend for a fun gothic adventure with lots of heart.
The Christian Death Book (Hardcover)
The Christian Death Book is a hauntingly beautiful hardcover that dives deep into the dark, poetic world of Christian Death’s music and legacy. For fans of gothic rock and post-punk, this book is a treasure chest of visuals, lyrics, and stories that celebrate the cult band’s eerie aesthetic and influential sound.
Pick up your own copy on Amazon — or explore related gothic art and music archives online. For a digital experience, you can check Google Books and similar ebook stores as well.
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My Review:
This hardcover is an absolute gem for anyone enchanted by gothic culture and music history. The photography and artwork inside capture the haunting mood of Christian Death perfectly. Reading through the band's stories and lyrical themes gave me a deeper appreciation of their influence on darkwave and goth scenes. It’s not just a book—it’s a visual and emotional journey into the heart of gothic legacy.
Gothic Feminism:
The Professionalization of Gender
Diane Long Hoeveler explores how British women writers in the late 1700s to early 1800s used Gothic novels to carve out a new identity — the *"professional victim"*. It's both empowering and eerie: women using ghost stories, haunted castles, and moody heroines to challenge social norms and survive patriarchy.
This book is full of brilliance, dark insight, and fascinating literary rebellion. You’ll never look at Gothic heroines the same way again — Charlotte Smith and the Brontës were *writing for their lives*.
🦇 You can get this book on Amazon, find it on Google Books, or download it for free on Anna’s Archive. 🕯️
PLEASE KILL ME: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk
"This book tells it like it was. It is the very first book to do so."
— William S. Burroughs
This is it — the messy, spit-soaked, electric heartbeat of punk. Told through wild interviews with legends like Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, The Ramones, and Debbie Harry, Please Kill Me is not just a book — it's a boot to the face of polite history. It’s oral history that screams.
This one’s for the misfits, the rebels, the alt freaks who were never invited and stopped waiting to be. It’s chaos and beauty, self-destruction and survival, torn fishnets and eyeliner tears. It’s *raw*. It’s *necessary*. And yes — it’s a damn good read.
Whether you’re building your alt bookshelf or just trying to understand why punk still echoes today — this book is a must. It’s not romanticized. It’s not clean. And that’s exactly the point.
📖 Read it online:
Archive.org |
Amazon — or dig through your local thrift shelves for a beat-up copy that smells like eyeliner and rebellion.
