Shirley Jackson’s “Ruddle and Cookies”: Short Stories to Make You Smile

Presenter, journalist and author Christine Westermann loves books. Here she presents her new discovery every two weeks. This week: Shirley Jackson’s “Rude and Cookies,” best enjoyed reading aloud.

Christine Westerman

“Merry Christmas” is the official motto, but if you put it in perspective, “Rude and Cookies” would be a much better motto for what’s in store for us this holiday season. I’m fine, I’ve only grown nephews and no children. It could be a riot on Christmas Eve but also with us if someone draws the wrong card in a double head.

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