I Was Feeling Epic, Samantha Highfill
I Was Feeling Epic, Samantha Highfill
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I Was Feeling Epic
An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries

Author: Samantha Highfill

Narrator: Louisa Zhu, Ashley J. Hobbs, Katie Allsup, Vas Eli, Barton Caplan, Emily Marso, Dominique Salvacion, Full Cast

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/09/2025

Synopsis

From Entertainment Weekly writer and debut author Samantha Highfill, a definitive and deliciously nostalgic look into the creation and legacy of the hit show The Vampire Diaries, as told by its cast, crew, and creators.

In 2009, the CW released a show about grief, love, redemption, and, oh yeah, vampires. A graveyard meet-cute, a bit of fog, and one “Hello, brother” later, a cultural phenomenon was born, one that would last for 171 episodes across eight seasons and deliver two spin-off series.

I Was Feeling Epic takes us back to Mystic Falls for every first kiss, decade dance, and unforgettable death. With brand-new interviews from cast and creatives like Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Joseph Morgan, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig, Michael Malarkey, Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, and so many more, I Was Feeling Epic relives the show’s best moments, unearths never-before-told stories, and delves into some of the most widely discussed topics surrounding the series and its legacy, all in the words of the people who know it best.

Transportive, nostalgic, and perfect for old fans and new, I Was Feeling Epic is the in-depth story behind the vampirically immortal hit: The Vampire Diaries.

About The Author

Samantha Highfill is a writer based in Austin, TX. She’s an executive editor at Entertainment Weekly, where she’s worked for more than a decade and has written features on a number of shows and movies, including The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Peaky Blinders, Yellowjackets, Mean Girls, and many, many more. Growing up in Mechanicsville, VA, she fell in love with television about the time that Ryan Atwood showed up on her screen, and it’s been the epic love story of her life — TV, not Ryan, sadly. She graduated from the University of Missouri. Go Tigers!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabby on September 09, 2025

This is an oral history of the show told from the creators, writers, producers and the actors themselves! I’m a HUGE fan of the show. I actually just watched it for the first time last year, and I’ve since watched The Vampire Diaries twice and The Originals (spin off show) three times haha. It has c......more

Goodreads review by Chapters of Chase on September 09, 2025

Oh, the NOSTALGIA! 🤩 Thank you, Plume Books, for the gifted copy of I Was Feeling Epic {partner}   Genre: Non-Fiction Format: 🎧📖 Pub Date:   9.9.2025 Pages: 416 Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ Fun fact, I didn't jump on The Vampire Diaries train until well after the show ended, and now it's become my favorite series to......more

Goodreads review by Courtney on July 30, 2025

If you're a fan of The Vampire Diaries, I highly recommend reading this book. I loved it from beginning to end. Between the cast and crew interviews and the little episode or season tidbits, I was hooked. I loved the format of the book as well. It felt like I was having conversations with everyone r......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on September 13, 2025

This book was epic. Wow. I love this show. It’s a show I watch yearly (multiple times a year?). It’s a comfort show. Having the entire history of the show at my fingertips was a treasure. I loved it. I loved all of the things I never knew and revisiting moments with everyone involved. I was emotiona......more

Goodreads review by Heather on September 03, 2025

#ad much love for my advance copy @plumebooks / @duttonbooks & @prhaudio #partner for the ALC I Was Feeling Epic (review song never say never - frays Reading this book was like flipping through your old yearbooks and reminiscing about the good ol’ days. Pure brilliance and nostalgia. THANK YOU FOR WR......more

Quotes

“Every day I'm reminded of the power of The Vampire Diaries and the community it built. With I Was Feeling Epic, Samantha has delivered the perfect deep dive into the world we worked so hard to create. If you love this show, you'll love this book.” —Ian Somerhalder (aka Damon Salvatore), actor, The Vampire Diaries

"A wonderfully vivid trip down memory lane. Sam left no stone unturned and spoke to countless members of the TVD Family. Everyone shared all their best stories. A must-read for any fan."
—Julie Plec, Co-Creator, The Vampire Diaries

"Vampire Diaries fans will definitely want to sink their fangs, er, teeth into I Was Feeling Epic: An Oral History of the Vampire Diaries. The book... features new interviews with the cast, crew, and creators about the CW series and its legacy. It even has series star Ian Somerhalder’s (Damon) seal of approval." —EW

"A must-have for any Vampire Diaries fan. With unmatched access to the creators and cast, Highfill offers fresh insight into the show’s most iconic moments and the legacy it left behind. Whether you're Team Stefan, Team Damon, or just here for the drama, this book will change how you view teenage vampires -- and the humans that love them. —Melissa Maerz, author of Alright, Alright, Alright

"In this charming time capsule... Readers will feel like they’re sitting down with a group of close friends who finish each other’s stories and casually spill secrets. This will thrill the show’s dedicated fans." —Publishers Weekly

"With rarely shared details about the casting process, storytelling, stunt work, and behind-the-scenes frustrations about unintentional but harmful falls into racist tropes and the lack of pay parity that played a major role in Nina Dobrev exiting the show, the book aims to leave no stone unturned and at least touched upon." —Sabrina Reed, TV on My Mind

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