Haunted Burrow Books Events

HBB's March book club meeting will discuss The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell!

Come early to hang out and socialize or meet us at 6:15pm to talk about the book. We'll be at the table in the back of the store.

About the book:

When newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband's crumbling country estate, The Bridge, what greets her is far from the life of wealth and privilege she was expecting . . .

When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But with her husband dead just weeks after their marriage, her new servants resentful, and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her husband's awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure —a silent companion —-that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. The residents of The Bridge are terrified of the figure, but Elsie tries to shrug this off as simple superstition--that is, until she notices the figure's eyes following her.

A Victorian ghost story that evokes a most unsettling kind of fear, this is a tale that creeps its way through the consciousness in ways you least expect--much like the silent companions themselves.

About the Bookstore:

Book club attendees get 10% of their purchase the day of the event!

Bathroom: All gender, but small and not normally available to the public because it's in the back office. The owner is making exceptions for people who are at the store for events. The sink is outside the bathroom.

Accessibility: There are no stairs. The bookstore aisles are wide enough for a wheelchair. The bathroom is not, however, and might not be accessible for other disabled people. It's very small and it's in the back office.

Covid: Masks optional. There will be an air purifier.

Parking: Unpaid parking is a bit of a walk, but there's paid street parking nearby and a cheap paid lot on the same block. Attendees are encouraged to use public trans.

Drinks are welcome, but please no food unless medically needed.

HBB's April Stephen King book club will be reading The Long Walk!

The group will meet at the table in the back of the store.

About the book:
Against the wishes of his mother, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as The Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping... with the winner being awarded "The Prize"—anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystopian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game—permanently...

About the Bookstore:

Book club attendees get 10% of their purchase the day of the event!

Bathroom: All gender, but small and not normally available to the public because it's in the back office. The owner is making exceptions for people who are at the store for events. The sink is outside the bathroom.

Accessibility: There are no stairs. The bookstore aisles are wide enough for a wheelchair. The bathroom is not, however, and might not be accessible for disabled people who use other devices. It's very small and it's in the back office.

Covid: Masks optional. There will be an air purifier.

Parking: Parking on Sundays is free! But can be a little difficult to find, so come early to find a spot. Attendees are encouraged to use public transit.

Drinks are welcome, but please no food unless medically needed.

On April 25th, the Seattle Horror Book Club will be hosting a discussion of Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel, who will be in attendance! Join us to chat with each other and the author about this creepy book!

About the book:
Listen To Your Sister is a laugh-out-loud, deeply terrifying, and big-hearted speculative horror novel from electrifying debut talent Neena Viel.

Twenty-five year old Calla Williams is struggling since becoming guardian to her brother, Jamie. Calla is overwhelmed and tired of being the one who makes sacrifices to keep the family together. Jamie, full of good-natured sixteen-year-old recklessness, is usually off fighting for what matters to him or getting into mischief, often at the same time. Dre, their brother, promised he would help raise Jamie–but now the ink is dry on the paperwork and in classic middle-child fashion, he’s off doing his own thing. And through it all, The Nightmare never stops haunting Calla: recurring images of her brothers dying that she is powerless to stop.

When Jamie’s actions at a protest spiral out of control, the siblings must go on the run. Taking refuge in a remote cabin that looks like it belongs on a slasher movie poster rather than an AirBNB, the siblings now face a new threat where their lives–and reality–hang in the balance. Their sister always warned them about her nightmares. They really should have listened.

About the Bookstore:

Book club attendees get 10% of their purchase the day of the event!

Bathroom: All gender, but small and not normally available to the public because it's in the back office. The owner is making exceptions for people who are at the store for events. The sink is outside the bathroom.

Accessibility: There are no stairs. The bookstore aisles are wide enough for a wheelchair. The bathroom is not, however, and might not be accessible for other disabled people. It's very small and it's in the back office.

Covid: Masks optional. There will be an air purifier.

Parking: Unpaid parking is a bit of a walk, but there's paid street parking nearby and a cheap paid lot on the same block. Attendees are encouraged to use public trans.

Drinks are welcome, but please no food unless medically needed.