Hi there readers,
Here in October, few writers are as worthy of reading and re-reading as Shirley Jackson — that great mid-century master of psychological suspense.
Her most famous short story, “The Lottery,” was published in June 1948 and catapulted Jackson to literary fame (though it was closer to infamy at the time).
Next week, I’ll recap the story i…
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