Shirley Jackson's Lottery and Other Stories collects the author's most provocative and unsettling short fiction, including the titular story that shocked readers when first published in The New Yorker. Jackson's narratives expose the darkness lurking beneath seemingly ordinary suburban and small-town American life. With precise, chilling prose, she reveals how social conventions can mask profound human cruelty.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Jackson understood that the most terrifying monsters wear the most mundane faces.

DETAILS: • Author: Shirley Jackson • Publisher: Picador USA • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 5, 2023 • ISBN: 9781250910158 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days