Shirley Jackson (1) [1916–1965]

Every second Friday of the month at 7.30 pm we, the English speaking clientele of the Otherland Bookshop, meet to discuss a selected science fiction, fantasy or horror book and enjoy snacks and drinks in our favourite bookstore.

After Library at Mount Char in May, we pursue the theme of sociopathic unreliable female characters with a chilling mystery classic: We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. (derdahinteninderecke)… (més)

Come join our crypt-keepers, Joe and Steven, every third Tuesday of the month with our horrific book club, The Nightmare Factory. This month's book is The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.

Book club books are 10% off for those attending the meeting!

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

BookEnds BookGroup! Sunday, November 24 @ 3 pm We have Always Lived in a Castle by Shirley Jackson and Jon Lethem Taking readers deep into a labyrinth of dark neurosis, We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a deliciously unsettling novel about a perverse, isolated, and possibly murderous family and the struggle that ensues when a cousin arrives at their estate.

Shirley Jackson (1919–1965), a celebrated writer of horror, wrote many stories as well as six novels and two works of nonfiction.

Jonathan Lethem is the author of numerous acclaimed novels, including Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude. BookEnds BookGroup usually meets every last Sunday of the month at 3 pm in The Gallery. BookGroup reads are 20% off prior to the event to BookGroup participants. Free and all are welcome.

Location: Street: 16 E Main St Additional: MainStreet MarketPlace & Gallery City: Warner, Province: New Hampshire Postal Code: 03278 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

We're celebrating the life and career of one of our favorite authors in August. Shirley Jackson is perhaps best known for her short story, THE LOTTERY.

We're taking a cue from the book. Come to the store on Friday, August 16. Shop and then draw your lot. If you get the black dot, your purchase is free!*

At 7 o'clock, Short Story Live will offer a performance reading of THE LOTTERY. The reading is free and open to the public.

* Small print: Paying customers may draw from the lottery only once. Customers must present their purchase before the drawing. Customers may not add to their purchase once their lot has been drawn.

Location: Street: 2421 Bissonnet St City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77005-1451 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)