That isn't the link but it is extremely helpful. Thank you

Awhile ago, someone sent a link to look up Adobe ebooks. Does anyone still have that link?

First let me extend my deepest apologies. I have not read this story yet. My sister is getting married this week and things are crazy. However, I will make it my mission today to get it read for discussion.

Afterward looks good to me. Let's discuss that. I will go ahead and read it It would mek a great followup to Yellow Wallpaper.

Anyone ready for our second Dark Side selection. I was thinking Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Let me know what you think.

Very interesting. I wonder if their whole community structure would actually fall apart if it wasn't for the lottery?

I have read it twice and found it very creepy.

My question is why would a family stay there? Just to kow that you father was killed one year. Then your best friend's sister. Then the neighbor down the road. Why would you let your children be in danger of being stoned....by you! I would get the heck out of Dodge!

With a ribbon on top. It is easier to blame those you are dead than your own actions. Sad part is, there are countries who are literally doing this.

Welcome! Look forward to chatting with you.

I believe violence and cruelty are the motiviating factors in this ritual. The villiagers enjoy it, especially the women. This can be seen with Tessie trying to sacrifice her daughter, and with Mrs. Delecroix choosing the largest rock. Pure violence for entertainment sake. Or it could be viewed as ...

Phillippa Gregory is also nice.

That was interesting. When you had mentioned the characters' names, I didn't see all of that before. I did get Warner and Graves but not Summers and Martin. What about Hutchinson?

I didn't catch Mrs. Delecrox with the rock. But I did catch Tessie trying to give up her daughter. Just shows you how far humans will go to save their own skin. Let me rephrase that. Some humans. I would rather have myself be stoned then have my 4 month old daughter be stoned. I do think that is is ...

Good Point. When I read your comment, I remembered a line in the story. 'Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon' That is exactly what it could mean. Later. First thing you know, we'd all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns. There's always been a lottery," he added petulantly. "Bad enough to...

I just finished reading The Lottery . My first thought? OMG! That was very strange. I had a sneaking suspicion that Mrs. Tessie was going to be the one who was picked. One of those classic cliches about the squeaky wheel. I don't know if I could have taken it if Little Dave was the one who chose it....

Well, let's start with the Lottery. We could call our little section or discussion group: The Dark Side. I will read it tonight.

I think that is a good starting point. Why don't we start there?

I think that it would be good to have assigned but we can do presentations. We can play it by ear. Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I would really like to start either a monthly or quartly book discussion on fiction books that have a dark subject matter. Somewhere along the lines of vampires, ghosts, werewolves, magic, the whole bit. Anyone interested?