Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures, (Paperback)

from Philotera

"Stop reading it in bed" was my husband's refrain. Particularly after the chapter on bed bugs. Dark Banquet is a deliciously creepy, fascinating, and sometimes itchy, trip into the world of sanguivores. Those fascinating creatures who live on blood. Schutt took me on an enjoyable romp through jun...

from satyridae

What a fun, albeit squirm-inducing book. The chapters about bats were easier to read than the chapter about bedbugs. *shudder* Schutt is genuinely funny and irreverent. The book is a delight, if you like this sort of thing.

from corcra

Vampire bats and other blood sucking animals are the main characters showcased. Instead of examining all creatures that feed on blood, the focus is on a few including vampire bats, leeches, chiggers/ticks, beg bugs and even medical blood letting. As I read, it became obvious that the author has a...

from PhoenixTerran

I've lately made a habit of checking my local public library's section devoted to new books every time I visit. By doing so, I've come across quite a few books piquing my interest that I probably wouldn't have heard of otherwise. Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creature...