We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is a dark, gothic novel about two sisters, Merricat and Constance Blackwood, who live in isolation after most of their family was poisoned years ago. The sisters have no contact with the hostile villagers. Then a cousin arrives with hidden intentions, threatening to unravel their fragile world. In a tense, hypnotic style, Shirley Jackson explores themes such as isolation, paranoia, and the thin line between reality and madness.
- Date
- Wednesday 14 May 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
- Type
- General
- Room
- The Living Room
- Building
- Langeveld Building
The Reading Without Borders Book Club is organized by the University Library (UL) and the Living Room, and takes place in the Living Room. Elsbeth van der Ploeg from the UL will host with a student host from the Living Room. Join us, read along, and discuss this title with your fellow students.
After registration, you will receive a free copy of the book. Space is limited, so please only pick up a copy if you are able to attend.
