I left my copy back in the US, but I can't wait to read it as well.

Shirley Jackson is one of the best authors of the 20th century and one of the greatest American writers who lived.

Big hugs your way.

Oh my fuck.

Especially the ones with the photoshopped birthday cake?

You and me both! Poor guy.

I was underwhelmed by The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, but I've been looking for another Chabon book to read and I'm glad to hear this is a great one.

On the Stateside, fuck the Republican debates and Daniel Holtzclaw (even if he was found guilty on so many charges)

George Orwell, because The Road to Wigan Pier is excellent.

I always knew Steinbeck was a big sci-fi fan.

Good News Thread

Lovely Patti Smith tune.

*'Sleep Together'-Garbage
*'New'-No Doubt
*'Bright Light'-Skye Edwards
*'Beautiful Calm Driving'-Sia
*'Reckoner'-Radiohead

What Are You Reading Thread

Fuck yeah, Jennifer Jason Leigh!

SPOILER ALERT

Between this, Anomalisa, and a likely role on the Twin Peaks reboot, let the Leighaissance begin!

The ending scene of Carol is every bit as beautiful and heartwarming on the big screen as it was on the page.