On Tuesday, I read The Vampire Diaries, Stefan’s Diaries Vol. 2 Bloodlust written by L. J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, and Julie Plec. The mixing of mediums: TV and literature or comic book, movie and literature or movie, literature and TV are common, two examples: Smallville and Star Wars franchise.

As I wrote last week, I have always loved vampires ever since I picked up my first Anne Rice novel as a teenager, 15 years before L.J. Smith wrote her first paragraph about the Salvatore brothers and the girl they loved. Over Christmas, a fellow Vampire Diaries enthusiast asked if I had read the books written by L.J. Smith and I had not. As of today, I have read Volume 1 and 2 of the original series and Volume 2 of Stefan’s Diaries.

As I am still vacationing between semesters, I have had time to read recreational literature, watch pleasurable TV and generally rest, relax and contemplate. Varied are y initials thoughts after reading the novels then watching a couple of season two episodes last night: Plan B and Masquerade.

First, I enjoyed reading the two books from the original series and I understand why to making convincing television the stories are inspirations and ideas but are not followed.  The story the books tell are good and I would recommend them to anyone but to have on the edge of the seat compelling vampire drama that appeals to all ages not just the target demographic.

Second, I loved Bloodlust, Volume 2 of Stefan’s Diaries. The dynamics between Stefan and Damon have always intrigued me.  Because I had not read any of the books I did not have any back story or preconceptions but from the first moment Damon uttered “Hello Brother” with sarcastic wit, I felt a compelling story not only the triangle between brothers and Elena but the deeper behind the scenes story of the two brothers. I will eventually finish reading the original series but I am much more anxious waiting for the 3^rd volume of Stefan’s diaries.

Third, I enjoyed how the creators of the TV show have taken different elements from the original story and incorporate them into the show but twisting changing details.  For example in the original series Damon tosses Stefan in a well injured while in the episode Plan B Stefan jumps into the old well to retrieve the moonstone.  The idea generated by the book about the old well and dangerous to Stefan but the details very different between book and TV show.

In summary, I have to thank my fellow enthusiast from GetGlue encouraging me to  Stefan’s Diaries Bloodlust and I recommend them to everyone especially if you like vampire or supernatural stories.