PAPERBACK LAUNCH: HOUSE OF BETH by Kerry Cullen
About this Event
A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. “Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to consider how and why we make the lives we make” (Lynn Steger Strong, author of Flight).
We're thrilled to welcome Kerry Cullen to The Twisted Spine in conversation with Sara van Os (DECOMPOSITION BOOK) on July 22!
About HOUSE OF BETH
After a heart-wrenching breakup with her girlfriend and a shocking incident at her job, Cassie flees her life as an overworked assistant in New York for her hometown in New Jersey, along the Delaware. There, she reconnects with her high school best friend, Eli, now a widowed father of two. Their bond reignites, and within a few short months, Cassie is married to Eli, living in his house in the woods, homeschooling the kids, and getting to know her reserved neighbor, Joan.
But Cassie’s fresh start is less idyllic than she’d hoped. She grapples with harm OCD, her mind haunted by gory, graphic images. And she’s afraid that she’ll never measure up to Eli’s late spouse, who was a committed homemaker and traditional wife. No matter what Cassie does, Beth’s shadow still permeates every corner of their home.
Soon, Cassie starts hearing a voice narrating the house’s secrets. As she listens, the voice grows stronger, guiding Cassie down a path to uncover the truth about Beth’s untimely death.
"Modern gothic meets psychological suspense in this wholly original work." - Kirkus Review
About the speakers:
Kerry Cullen’s debut novel, House of Beth, was named a Lambda Literary Award Finalist for Bisexual Fiction, a New York Times Editors' Choice and an Aardvark Book Club selection. Her short fiction has been published in The Indiana Review, Prairie Schooner, One Teen Story, and more. She earned her MFA at Columbia University, and she lives in New York.
Sara van Os lives in New York City with her wife and two very spoiled cats. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and German from New York University. No MFA, just vibes. Decomposition Book is her debut novel.
Event guidelines:
Each ticket includes either a paperback copy HOUSE OF BETH or a $15 Twisted Spine gift card.
Limited additional copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event.
A signing will follow the discussion.
If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 22.94
