Short Story Social: "A Sunny Place for Shady People" by Mariana Enriquez
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Love the idea of a book club but don’t have time for a whole novel? Join our Short Story Social , a relaxed "book club" for short-story fans and busy readers. We meet virtually on the fourth Thursday of each month to discuss one or two contemporary short stories (no more than 40 pages total). Participate from anywhere—jump in late or leave early if needed! For August, we are reading "A Sunny Place for Shady People," the title story in Mariana Enriquez's 2024 collection. It is the story of journalist covering a cult that has risen around the supposed haunting of a girl mysteriously killed while confronting the haunting of her own past in that place. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting link. 2026 Reading List June 25th- "The Shroud" in Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq July 23rd- "Mall of America" by Suzanne Wang in The Best American Short Stories 2024 August 27th- "A Sunny Place for Shady People" in A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez September 24th- "Dominion" by Lauren Acampora in The Best American Short Stories 2025 . * Also available in New England Review , Vol 45, No. 2-avaialble through Gale Academic Onefile with your library card. October 29th - "A Fur Coat" and "Boots" in Night Side of the River by Jeanette Winterson