<DIV><I>The Vampire Diaries</I>, the television series based on the iconic books by L.J. Smith, has already managed to captivate millions of viewers with its unique mix of immortal romance and very human drama.<BR> <br>In <I>A Visitor's Guide to Mystic Falls</I>, YA authors?led by Red and Vee of premier <I>Vampire Diaries</I> resource Vampire-Diaries.net?take a closer look at Mystic Falls: its residents (both alive and undead) and its rich, inescapable history.<br><BR>? <B>Claudia Gray</B> delves into the events of 1864 and how they've shaped not just Mystic Falls but the success of the show itself<BR>? <B>Sarah Rees Brennan</B> tells us what it takes for a girl to hold her own against a vampire boyfriend (or two), placing Elena squarely between fellow vampire-daters Buffy and Bella<BR>? <B>Jennifer Lynn Barnes</B> takes Mystic Falls to task for poor treatment of Caroline Forbes<BR>? <B>Jon Skovron</B> examines the male-female vampire dynamic, in history and in <I>The Vampire Diaries</I><BR>? Plus a guide to the book series for tv fans looking to visit <I>The Vampire Diaries</I>' literary inspiration, and more<BR> <br>Whether you're a new visitor or a long-time fan, you won't want to continue your tour of Mystic Falls without it.<BR><BR></DIV>