Vampires of El Norte & the Horrors of History

Join Mariquita, Mhairie, and Sam for a discussion about Isabel Cañas's genre-defying new release, Vampires of El Norte. Cañas's work seamlessly blends the chilling elements of horror, the tender allure of romance, and the rich tapestry of historical fiction into a single captivating narrative. In this episode, our hosts take a deep dive into this literary gem, exploring its multifaceted nature and its ability to transcend traditional genres.   But that's not all! The conversation extends beyond the book's pages as they explore the backdrop of 1840s Mexico. Discover the historical and sociopolitical climate that provide a compelling backdrop to Cañas's storytelling and compliments her background in history.    Get a copy of Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas here!    Support our hosts:  Mhairie: Instagram Mariquita: Instagram  Sam Paul: Twitter // Instagram   Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.