![]() ![]() Each one presents a different werewolf mythology as well. ![]() As Stephanie Meyer's famous Twilight series proves, there are werewolf books for teenagers and tweens, too. The (mostly adult) books below explore the concept of werewolves through a variety of different genres, from macabre and horrifying fairy tales to steamy paranormal romance series. Today, the once-bloodthirsty monsters are more commonly seen as alluring leading men (see: Alcide in HBO's True Blood and of course, Twilight's Jacob ). In 1860's The Book of Werewolves, one the oldest tomes on the subject, Sabine Baring-Gould traces the supernatural being's appearances across cultures. Werewolves have been found throughout folklore, dating back to Greek mythology and the Epic of Gilgamesh. As this list of the best werewolf books shows, these lonely (or lucky) creatures trapped between worlds make for fascinating protagonists. When you tire of vampires novels, consider the werewolf. ![]() ![]() But if you ask us, the ideal Halloween night is spent curled up with a spooky book, surrounded by on-point decor. Sure, Halloween parties and eating ghost-shaped foods are fun. ![]()
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