Join us for a chill book talk! We'll talk about "The Haunting of Hill House" and "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley JacksonAbout this Event
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Let's get spooked! Even if we're a day late - Shirley Jackson will give us a real scare this year! We'll be honoring the Queen of Horror with two of her most famous short novels.
"The Haunting of Hill House" is a classic gothic horror novel about four strangers who gather at the mysterious Hill House to investigate paranormal activity, only to discover that the house itself may have a terrifying influence over them. Blending psychological tension, supernatural horror, and an eerie atmosphere, the novel is widely regarded as one of the greatest haunted house stories ever written.
"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a beloved gothic novel about the peculiar Merricat and her deeply isolated, possibly murderous family, blending dark neurosis, macabre humor and an eerie atmosphere surrounding a haunting family secret.
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This book club is for everyone living in Mannheim who enjoy meeting up and talking about books.
We started in in March 2026 and meet once a month on the weekend in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Our reading list will alternate between English and German books – following a 2 English / 1 German rhythm.
We’ll read both contemporary literature and classics across all genres. The literary level will be medium to demanding, including award-winning titles.
Of course, it’s completely fine if you’d like to participate only in the German or only in the English book discussions – join in whatever way suits you best.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
https://www.book-club-mannheim-english-and-german.de/
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Hallo!
Dieser Buchclub richtet sich an alle, die in Mannheim leben und Lust haben, sich regelmäßig zu treffen, um gemeinsam über Bücher zu sprechen.
Wir haben im März 2026 gestartet und treffen uns einmal im Monat am Wochenende in entspannter Atmosphäre.
Gelesen wird abwechselnd auf Englisch und Deutsch – nach dem Prinzip 2 englische Bücher, 1 deutsches Buch.
Ob zeitgenössische Literatur oder Klassiker, alle Genres sind willkommen. Der literarische Anspruch sollte dabei mittel bis gehoben sein – gerne auch mal preisgekrönte Bücher.
Natürlich ist es völlig in Ordnung, wenn du nur an den deutschen oder nur an den englischen Büchern teilnehmen möchtest – du entscheidest, wie viel du mitmachen willst.
Wir freuen uns auf dich!
https://www.book-club-mannheim-english-and-german.de/
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Reading List 2026
March 01: Atonement/IanMcEwan
March 28: The God in the Woods / Liz Moore
May 03: Zsömle ist weg / László Krasznahorkai
June 14: The most Fun we ever had / Claire Lombardo
July 05: Beloved / Toni Morrison
August 09: Hard Land / Benedict Wells
September 06: Blue Skies / T. C. Boyle
October 04: Never Let Me Go / Kazuo Ishiguro
November 01: HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE: The Haunting of Hill House + We Have Always Lived in the Castle / Shirley Jackson
Dezember 06: Dunkelblum / Eva Menasse
(Dates may change)
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Für alle, die auch die App "Storygraph" nutzen, könnt ihr euch auch gerne in den Book Club dort eintragen: Link
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Event venue
Novus - Restaurant & Cafe - Mannheim, M4 1, Mannheim, Germany
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