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Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Shirley Jackson, ‘The Shining,’ and The Book She Recommends Repeatedly

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Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite titles will become one of yours, too.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia isn’t bound by genre. She’s written crime, fantasy, magic realism, horror (last year’s New York Times bestseller Mexican Gothic), and noir, including Velvet Was the Night (Del Rey), out this week. Her seventh novel due out next year, The Daughter of Dr. Moreau, is science fiction.

As a kid, the Mexico-born, Vancouver-based Moreno-Garcia was fascinated by books with jackets featuring women fleeing from castles. She’s not only an acclaimed author but a science fiction and fantasy columnist (Washington Post), a publisher (Innsmouthfree Press) and an editor of numerous anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award-winning She Walks in Shadows inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, the subject of her master’s thesis in science and technology studies at the University of British Columbia, where she works in communications.

She’s joked that stubbornness made her go into writing as a dyslexic, did a Hot Victorian Scientist of the Week (think Nicolas Tesla) while doing her master’s, plots her books on Post-Its or napkins and creates Pinterest boards and playlists for them, is in the LibraryReads Hall of Fame, and will serve as an executive producer for the Hulu TV adaptation of Mexican Gothic.

Likes: old movies, old things, 60s-70s music (the daughter of journalists who worked at a radio station grew up among a large vinyl collection, looking at clothes in museums. Interests: mycology, cults, academic papers on obscure subject matters.

The book that:

…I read in one sitting, it was that good:

When I was a teenager I zipped through an omnibus of The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny during a weekend. He also wrote a very fun novel called A Night in the Lonesome October, which I’m surprised hasn’t had a new edition.

…I swear I’ll finish one day:

A few years ago I read two very cute, funny mystery novels by Kellye Garrett, Hollywood Homicide and Hollywood Ending. I was waiting for the third in the series to come out, but her publisher closed shop. I hope someone else will pick up the series.

…I recommend over and over again:

Bear by Marian Engel is an award-winning Canadian novel that, unfortunately at one point in the 1970s, was graced with a book cover that made it look like a bodice ripper. It’s actually a very good novel about womanhood, loneliness, and nature. And yes, there’s a bear. No, it’s hardly sexy unless you think the depression and mental breakdown in The Bell Jar was sexy. It’s a beautiful, sad little book that I wish more people would consider without snickering.

…currently sits on my nightstand:

Review copies of My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones and a copy of Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson.

…I’d pass onto my kid:

I didn’t pass it on, but one of my kids stole my copy of Stephen King’s The Shining. Their verdict: It’s ok.

…I’d like turned into a Netflix show:

I’m surprised nobody has adapted Tanith Lee. She had a magnificent set of dark fantasy novels set in an alternate Paris called The Secret Books of Paradys. Also the Héctor Belascoáran Shayne novels. I know Paco Ignacio Taibo II is not as well-known in the U.S. as he is in Latin America, but that series of detective novels beg to get the TV show treatment (they have been adapted before in Mexico as movies, albeit with modest budgets).

…made me laugh out loud:

I chuckled all the way through the section on Conan the Barbarian in Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont, which details life growing up at the Okanese First Nation reservation.

…I last bought:

I just ordered Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon. I heard someone say it was like Fatal Attraction with a gay protagonist, and I loved watching that movie when I was younger. I also bought a copy of The Servant by Robin Maugham, so maybe I’m following an unconscious theme.

…has the best title:

Most of the classic crime novels of the pulp golden age have magnificent titles. The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Bride Wore Black, A Kiss Before Dying. You can’t top that.

…has the best opening line:

“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.” From The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.

…has the greatest ending:

Aura by Carlos Fuentes has one of the most surprising and bizarre endings.

…I’ve re-read the most:

I own a pocket copy of The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.

…features the coolest book jacket:

For old book covers, the 1972 cover of A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is a blast. But for more recent books, the orange cover of Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams with the details of the face missing and an elaborate hairdo is pitch perfect. And all the covers of Grady Hendrix books hit just the right note.

…surprised me in some way:

I had not read Moby Dick by Herman Melville because I thought it was a boring book. Then I began reading this Moby Dick Twitter account and loved the quotes it posted so much, I read the book. I had been lied to for years—it’s not boring at all!

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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1

The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

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$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

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$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

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$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

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$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

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$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

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$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

8

The ReLeather Court Sneakers

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$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

9

The Field Dress

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$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

10

The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

everlane

$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

11

The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

12

The Studio Bag

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$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

13

The ReNew Long Liner

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$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

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$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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29 Winter Fragrances That Exude Main Character Energy

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