Part of Sookie Stackhouse, book 10.5
First published 2011
Charlaine Harris, the bestselling author behind the Sookie Stackhouse series, creates a comprehensive guide to the telepathic waitress's universe. Harris explores Bon Temps, the small Louisiana community where Sookie lives and works at Merlotte's bar. The book takes readers through Sookie's family connections, her relationships with vampires like Bill Compton, and her encounters with werewolf and were-panther groups. Harris includes visits to familiar locations such as Gran's house and Tara's clothing store. The guide features recipes from Bon Temps residents, including Caroline Bellfleur's chocolate cheesecake. Trivia questions test readers' knowledge of the series. Written in Sookie's voice, the companion book offers fans an insider's perspective on the characters, settings, and supernatural elements that populate Harris's Southern Gothic world. The book serves as both a nostalgic journey for existing fans and a detailed reference for newcomers to the series.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-elements
Setting: Bon Temps, Louisiana
461 pages · Hardcover · Ace Hardcover