We Have Always Lived in the Castle appears in 13 book lists

By Shirley Jackson,

We Have Always Lived in the Castle appears in 13 book lists on Shepherd.

My favorite books on cultivating meaning in the face of cultural and societal absurdity

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My favorite books that only get better with time

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The best novels about mysterious old houses with a haunting presence

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My favorite books where being a hot mess is presented as an empowering lifestyle

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My favorite books about why sisters inspire love & aggravation

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The best horror novels featuring a cursed location

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My favorite books in protest of women’s “likability”

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The best speculative fiction featuring sisters

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My favorite books set in the best mysterious manors

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My favorite books about rebellious women

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My favorite books with intelligent, demented characters

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