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Season 2, Episode 026: Cathouse
Guilliean reads her short story of the same name, based on the true story of her overhearing a neighbor complaining to their HOA about the existence of such a domicile in their family-friendly neighborhood. Stream it and read along with the text! The fried chicken clucked in Mr. Jackson’s stomach as he strode away from […]
Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale by Pamela Hamilton
I thought the book was well-written, but I wasn’t impressed by the pace of its events. I get that this was a fictional telling of a real woman’s life, presented as such from the beginning. However, it was hard for me to keep the details straight. I couldn’t quite place where we were from paragraph […]
Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings by Shirley Jackson
The author reflects on their fascination with stories about families and finds a connection in Shirley Jackson’s “Let Me Tell You.” Despite coming from a military family, the author identifies with universal family dynamics depicted in Jackson’s work, appreciating how mundane family life influences her writing. They enjoyed the book’s insight into Jackson’s creative process.