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Friday, October 8, 2021

Six Degrees of Separation -- 'The Lottery and Other Stories' to...

Six Degrees of Separation

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The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
Jackson, the master of the horrifying short story, is a great author to read in October.
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The Lottery: A Graphic Adaptation by Miles Hyman and Shirley Jackson
I've never actually read "The Lottery" short story but I have read this graphic novel, an adaptation of the famous, classic story 
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen, illustrated by Cliff Richards
Of course I've read Pride and Prejudice but I only read the graphic novel of its spin off, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, not the regular print version.
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The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
I'm not one for zombie stories but I did read this book several years ago and actually was thinking about it just yesterday. The zombies were so persistent.
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Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black
It's a question as old as time. Zombies or unicorns? Lots of YA authors weigh in on their preference. I haven't thought of this book in years.
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Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
Another short story collection about supernatural beings that I haven't thought of for years. This book was a National Book Award finalist the year it was published.
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The Complete Stories of Flannery O'Connor
Another short story collection by a master of the form. This book won the National Book Award in 1971. 
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That brings us back around to The Lottery and Other Stories.
I've been enjoying books in this form this fall. Perhaps it would be a good time to pick and read this collection finally.

 

-Anne


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9 comments:

  1. MargaretOctober 8, 2021 at 9:26 AM

    I've only read the last one. Anything with zombie in the title or description I avoid like the plague.

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  2. Davida Chazan (The Chocolate Lady)October 8, 2021 at 10:30 PM

    Good for you... Yes, you never know where you'll end up or where each link will take you. That's why I love this meme so much.

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksOctober 9, 2021 at 8:13 AM

      I struggle trying to get back tot he beginning, which isn't a requirement in the task. Ha!

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    2. Marianne October 9, 2021 at 11:11 AM

      Sometimes I manage, sometimes I don't, it*s gun but shouldn't become a chore. LOL

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  3. NickiMagsOctober 9, 2021 at 2:07 AM

    Fab list!

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  4. Marianne October 9, 2021 at 5:58 AM

    Oh, I see, you read a lot more books that could be linked to the first book. Well done!

    Thanks for visiting mySix Degrees of Separation which led me to The Wave, a great book that explains a lot about human nature and why we have so many problems in this world.

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    1. Anne@HeadFullofBooksOctober 9, 2021 at 8:12 AM

      I should read The Wave based on your description.

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    2. Marianne October 9, 2021 at 11:10 AM

      Good decision. I think everyone should read The Wave. Thanks, Anne.

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  5. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzOctober 9, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    A fun book link-up!

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