We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Blackwoods live in isolation; far from the prying eyes of the townspeople who reserve nothing but contempt for the family. Told from the perspective of the youngest daughter, Mary Katherine Blackwood, We Have Always Lived in the Castle is the story of a mighty family brought to ruin by disastrous events that sealed their fate.

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The first time I read this book in college was when I was introduced to Shirley Jackson. I couldn’t believe that I’d been missing out o...