What is your relationship with gothic literature like, and what elements did you really want to explore in this book? One of the most interesting things about this book is the way it’s building a whole conversation with classic 18th- or 19th-century gothic literature. We’ll start our discussion of that book on November 20 sign up for our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss anything in the meantime. Once you’re finished here, if you would like a book to help you deal with the state of vibrating uncertainty in which the prolonged 2020 election has left us all, you might take a look at our November book pick, Trust Exercise. I’ve also collected a few highlights, lightly edited for length and clarity, below. Moreno-Garcia, who in addition to being a bestselling author has a masters degree in science and technology, took us all to school on the history of gothic literature, the communication skills of mushrooms, and why being attracted to someone does not mean you are “open 24/7 like the 7-Eleven.”Ĭheck out the video above to watch our full conversation. To celebrate, the Vox Book Club met up with Silvia Moreno-Garcia to discuss her novel Mexican Gothic, our October book pick. The Vox Book Club is linking to to support local and independent booksellers.Īlthough it may seem impossible given how strangely time is moving these days, Halloween was just last week.
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