The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Synopsis “Dark and nightmarish, Shirley Jackson’s short stories represent a singular and every-present genre unto themselves. “The Lottery” remains one of the most terrifying stories ever published - all the more so for its lucid, convincing realism - and one of the most controversial; it has become an essential classic of American fiction. This selection … Continue reading The Lottery by Shirley Jackson →

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume is just about the most endearing book I have ever read. I spent New Years Eve/New Years Day reading it while I was sick and it was a wonderful distraction. It reminded me so much of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, another … Continue reading Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume →