Celebrate the spellbinding classic that launched Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles series with New York Times bestselling authors Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn, co-stewards of Ann Rice’s literary estate. The story begins when Louis, the disaffected and reluctant heir to a Louisiana plantation, is turned into a vampire by Lestat. Radiant, petulant, and powerful, Lestat becomes Louis’ companion and urges him to embrace vampirism: the detachment, the hardened will, the “superior” sensual pleasures. As Louis struggles to retain the last residue of human feeling within him, he discovers he must commit the ultimate act: to break away from his creator and discover the new world to which he belongs – whatever the cost. Joining them to discuss the classic novel’s impact  is Carissa Broadbent, author of The Serpent & the Wings of Night: Deluxe Limited Edition. 

This is a ticketed event that includes one copy of the book and entry for one person ($50); companion tickets ($10 each; one per purchased book-bundled ticket) do not include a book. Books purchased from other retailers will not include a ticket to enter this event.

Friends of the Fair may use their available complimentary Evenings With tickets to attend the event without receiving a copy of the book; if you wish to receive a copy of the book, you may opt to do so and receive $15 off the price of the book; total cost for FOTF will be $35 (plus fees) per attendee.

Each purchased and companion Evenings With ticket includes a free pass to the weekend Street Fair, where you’ll find literary events, live music, children’s activities, booksellers, local artisans, and gourmet delights! For information on how to access all MBF26 programs, visit the Miami Book Fair 2026 webpage.

Tickets to this event are available to Friends of the Fair – who enjoy early access to select weekend programs – exclusively at this time. If you’d like to take advantage of the same benefit and more, consider becoming a member of the FOTF family today!

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