2026 Booklovers Ball

This year, Pueblo Library will be offering tickets to the Booklovers Ball (at Rawlings Library), The Stoker Salon (at the Abriendo Inn) and also virtual passes if you would like to enjoy the program from the comfort of your home.

This year’s Booklovers Ball, features author Dacre Stoker, co-author of Dracul.

Mr. Stoker will be joining us at the Booklovers Ball on Friday, November 13 at the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library. Here's a quick look at the evening's schedule for the event at Rawlings Library:

• 6:30 p.m.: Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
• 7:30 p.m.: Dinner and program begin
• 8:30 p.m.: Author talk with Dacre Stoker
• Immediately following: Book signing

The Stoker Salon at the Abriendo Inn is an additional way to experience the magic of "Dracul." Set within the historic Abriendo Inn, this exclusive salon offers a relaxed, atmospheric setting to enjoy a live-stream of the Booklovers Ball, paired with an elegant night of food, drink and literary celebration. Tickets to the Salon include: drinks & heavy hors d'oeuvres, a complimentary copy of "Dracul," live-streamed program with Dacre Stoker, and a Pedicab transportation to Rawlings Library after the program for a book signing opportunity with Dacre Stoker. 

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About the Author and Book

Dacre Stoker is the great‑grandnephew of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, and one of the leading contemporary voices preserving and expanding his ancestor’s legacy. As an author, researcher, and historian, Dacre has dedicated much of his work to exploring the origins, influences and enduring impact of one of literature’s most iconic gothic novels.

He co‑authored Dracul (2018), a prequel to Dracula, drawing on Bram Stoker’s original notes and family archives to imagine the events that may have inspired the classic tale. In addition to his fiction, Dacre has written and spoken extensively on the history of Dracula, offering insight into its real‑world inspirations, Victorian context, and cultural evolution.

Through public lectures, global appearances, and curated exhibits from the Stoker estate, he brings a rare personal and scholarly perspective to audiences. His work bridges past and present, honoring Bram Stoker’s legacy while inviting new generations to engage with the mystery, mythology, and lasting influence of Dracula.

In 2026, All Pueblo Reads will celebrate Bram Stoker’s timeless classic Dracula, paired with its chilling prequel, Dracul.

Proceeds from this event help support the library’s mission of encouraging the joy of reading, supporting lifelong learning and presenting access to information from around the world.