The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is a story that sits with you for a very long time. I am so thankful that I was able to cover this with Eric Silver.
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Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday.
If you haven’t read Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery yet, I will say that this is an absolute must-read. This story is absolutely chilling and I loved it so much.
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Also, make sure to read The Lottery by Shirley Jackson if you want to know what we’re talking about. You can find it available for free on the New Yorker website: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1948/06/26/the-lottery
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Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday. Find out more about the podcast over at https://barelybookish.com/.
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The Lottery is a free short story that you can read in The New Yorker. We also discussed the article The Lottery Letters, so make sure to check out that post as well for more details on the actual responses to this story when it first came out.
