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Lisa Jane Smith
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
9 books
Complete series
About this series
Elena Gilbert finds herself torn between two vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore, in this supernatural romance series. As their small town faces dark threats, Elena navigates love, loss, and the dangerous world of the undead.
Books
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries #1
The Struggle
The Vampire Diaries #2
The Fury
The Vampire Diaries #3
Dark reunion
The Vampire Diaries #4
Nightfall
The Vampire Diaries #5
Shadow Souls
The Vampire Diaries #6No cover available
Midnight
The Vampire Diaries #7No cover available
Phantom
The Vampire Diaries #8
Moonsong
The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters #2
Fury and Dark Reunion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for The Vampire Diaries books?
The original series by L.J. Smith consists of The Awakening, The Struggle, The Fury, and Dark Reunion. After a long hiatus, Smith continued the series with The Return: Nightfall, The Return: Shadow Souls, and The Return: Midnight. Subsequent books were written by ghostwriters.
Is The Vampire Diaries book series connected to the TV show?
The popular television series is based on the books, but it quickly diverges significantly from the original plotlines and character developments. While the core premise and main characters remain, the show introduces many new storylines and expands the universe in different directions.
Are there any spin-off series related to The Vampire Diaries books?
Yes, there are several spin-off series that continue the story after the original books, including The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters and The Vampire Diaries: The Salvation. These further explore the world and characters established in the initial novels.
How many Vampire Diaries books are there?
There are at least eight main entries in The Vampire Diaries series. The series is not yet marked complete.