"A pretty sight, a lady with a book." - Shirley Jackson
My summer reading list continues to dwindle as I whizzed through yet another book, namely We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson. This gothic suspense novel tells the "deliciously unsettling story of a perverse, isolated, and possibly murderous family." This was my first introduction into the genius/madness that is Shirley Jackson and I can't think of a better way to have greeted her. I don't usually gravitate towards this genre of literature for the simple fact that I'm a big scaredy cat, but while the fear factory is definitely evident in this story its on a more psychological level. The reader follows young Merricat Blackwood through her isolated days filled with only her uncle, sister, kitty, and her mind to keep her company. Its difficult to discuss the book without giving too much away, but I can say it's gloriously creepy and a skillfully crafted page turner. Anyone in the market for a quick read that will stick with you long after the last page has been turned, should pick this story up pronto.
Photos by: Kevin
Dress: Oasap
Blouse & Necklace: F21
Jacket: Loft
Shoes: Thrifted
Purse: JC Penny
Hat: Vintage; The Paraders
Hugs.
Amber
Amber Girly Bird wrote:
ReplyDelete<< a quick read that will stick with you long after the last page has been turned >>
I found Green Eggs and Ham equally riveting, dearie!
Amber Girly Bird wrote:
<< I'm a big scaredy cat >>
Mean up, Missy! Remember, you and I agreed to fight valiantly against the flesh eaters when the inevitable zombie apocalypse unfolds.
Hats off to you and another country casual outfit, dear friend. Have a thuper Thursday. (I write with a lisp).
Lovely blog!
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Love the yellow dress Amber... the pics are fab as always... have ot check out Shirley Jackson... never heard of her before, always look for a good read! x Marina
ReplyDeleteThat sounds quite creepy...haha
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that dress, so pretty, and it looks cool with the denim jacket :D
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Someone spoiled the ending for me before I had a chance to grab the book! D'you think it's still a worthwhile read if I know what's going to be revealed?
ReplyDeleteI love that you're reading Neverwhere. American Gods might be my current favorite Neil Gaiman novel, but Neverwhere was my first love!
I love your double yellow, and cute denim jacket!
ReplyDeletelove yellow on you! you look like you could be a character in a book. I've never been much of a reader. It skipped me in the family. My sisters read these big ass novels all the time. lol. keep on readin sista!
ReplyDeletewow! that book sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in yellow. xo
ReplyDeleteThat book sounds really interesting - I`ve never read anything by her aside from the Lottery. Also - love, love, love that yellow dress on you!
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i'm a total scaredy cat too but i am very intrigued by this book! hmm i might need to pick it up after i am down with the epic lord of rings! it takes sooo long to read them!
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That dress is divine! I appreciate your love of literature!
ReplyDeleteYou in yellow might be my favorite thing ever. And now I've got another book to add to my Wish List!
ReplyDeleteI may have to find that book...
ReplyDeleteFor some reason it just hit me that you remind me of the woman who plays Anne in Anne of Green Gables. I mean this in the most positive way possible as I LOVE ANNE and think she was ahead of her time badass cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I realize this has nothing to do w/what you wrote. Soweeeee!
ReplyDeletei love this outfit! also, if you wore this yesterday while i was wearing my almost exactly the same outfit yesterday, we'd look like twins. i almost put twinsies just as a joke because i hate when adults say that, but then i realized you wouldn't know i was joking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal on those shoes - they look brand new! This book you speak of sounds intriguing. Intriguing indeed.
ReplyDeleteHmmm sounds like my kind of read! Cute outfit, love the pretty yellow dress :)
ReplyDeleteNice reading, Your outfit is adorable.
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if only i looked so cute in a hat!!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I am very intrigued because unlike you, I'm not a big p***y (with love). hahaha I love scary stuff. My favorite books in my younger years were all serial killer books. Bios and such. I just can't get enough of that stuff.
ReplyDeleteAnywho, I guess I better get a move on this book pronto!