As our Classics Book Club readers know – classic horror fiction is a hot topic. So tune into Monsters and Bloodsuckers on ABC 1 on Tuesday 8 September at 10pm. Jennifer Byrne presents a series of individual treats for lovers of books and writing. It features discussions with leading authors and investigations into the popularity of writing genres such as crime, sex and romance and fantasy.

Jennifer and her guests explore the very darkest of literary worlds including Dracula by Bram Stoker, The Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

For the Monsters And Bloodsuckers special, Jennifer has summoned a quorum of dark souls to lead us through this murky world:

Catherine Jinks is the author of more than thirty books in most genres and for all ages - including The Reformed Vampire Support Group. She's currently up to her neck (ahem) in werewolf research for her next book...

Will Elliott's first novel, The Pilo Family Circus, picked up many major horror awards and was shortlisted for the 2007 International Horror Guild Award where he was up against fellow horror-meisters, including Stephen King. His latest book, Strange Places, is a memoir in which both werewolves and vampires have walk-on roles.

Leigh Blackmore is an academic, editor and contributor to such blood-drenched journals as The Australian Horror and Fantasy Magazine, Terror Australis and The Encyclopedia of Supernatural Fiction - to name just a few.

Tara Moss writes best-selling crime novels and reads in even darker places, counting Dracula and Frankenstein among her favourite gothic ghouls.

Remember this series on the ABC? Well they are back – Frances, Christine, Dawn, Ky, Neil, Father Harris and all the gang. The second instalment of the highly acclaimed comedy series, The Librarians premieres Wednesday 5 August at 9pm on ABC1. Do the survey to find out which character from the series you are most like – I'm Nada...mmmm what does that mean? Might try the survey again. Go to www.abc.net/tv/librarians/series2 under the information tab And ALIA has created a new web page for the series http://www.alia.org.au/thelibrarians/ and has re-activated the ALIA 'The Librarians' Blog http://www.alia.org.au/thelibrariansblog/ for insider news and gossip. This season Christine is facing single motherhood, Frances' marriage is in deep trouble and Nada is being touted as the N.B.L. (Next Big Librarian). There's a brand new library featuring a 'culture pod' and some very cool design features. So strap yourself in for a fun ride.

So what does Spooks have to do with the Library? Well would you believe Rupert Penry-Jones (pictured front)starred as Captain Wentworth in a TV version of Jane Austen's Persuasion. And he of course, is the star of Spooks. See I told you it was possible. And besides we love a great story and they generally have quality spy stories with a modern day twist and even Harry's Diary has been published. The award-winning, edge-of-your-seat spy drama, Spooks, is back with another white-knuckle ride through the perilous world of deadly terrorists, international cover-ups and treacherous double-agents. During 10 hour-long episodes, Adam, Ros, Harry and the team are immersed in their most intricate operation to date as the complex relationship between the UK, Iran and the US is put under the spotlight...but who can really be trusted under this new world order? There is also the Spooks Interactive online game at www.abc.net.au/tv/spooks Spooks begins Monday April 6 at 9.35pm, ABC1.