TV series · 2008 · HBO
Is True Blood based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. True Blood is based on the book series The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris.
The TV series premiered in 2008 on HBO.
The book series behind True Blood
The Southern Vampire Mysteries
Book series by Charlaine Harris · bit-lit, vampire fiction
The Southern Vampire Mysteries: books in order
- Dead Until Dark (2001)
- Living Dead in Dallas (2002)
- Club Dead (2003)
- Dead to the World (2004)
- Dead as a Doornail (2005)
- Definitely Dead (2006)
- All Together Dead (2007)
- From Dead to Worse (2008)
- Dead and Gone (2009)
- Dead in the Family (2010)
- Dead Reckoning (2011)
- Deadlocked (2012)
- Dead Ever After (2013)
Common questions
Is True Blood based on a book?
Yes. True Blood is based on the book series The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris.
Who wrote the book True Blood is based on?
The Southern Vampire Mysteries was written by Charlaine Harris.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Dead Until Dark, book 1 of The Southern Vampire Mysteries. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.